Pantone’s Colour of the Year has been announced for 2020, and though we’re moving into a new decade, for those in the beauty industry, the shade has us having flashbacks to the 80s.
Classic Blue has taken top spot, described by the company as “instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.”
And as for how the shade translates in the beauty world, Pantone said, “in the ultimate display of personal expression, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue makes a dramatic statement for eyes, nails, and hair in a variety of finishes from glittery and glam to dusty matte.”
So in celebration, BD has rounded up 10 brands already repping the blue hue.
DB Cosmetics Eye See You 6 Shade Eyeshadow Palette
DB Cosmetics Eye See You 6 Shade Eyeshadow Palette in Sea Breeze is a super-pigmented, ultra-fine eyeshadow palette that is easy to apply and blend out. Each with six shades, the palette features matte transition shades to create a multi-faceted look and shimmer shades rich in colour that can be increased in intensity with a spritz of setting spray.
Mavala Switzerland Nail Polishes - Blue
Mavala Switzerland offers a wide range of professional quality, long-lasting nail colours, rich in pigment. The polishes are formulated to resist chipping and peeling for longer-lasting manicures. The blue collection includes: Blue Mint, Sky Blue, Lagoon, Blue Curacao, Caftan Blue, Cyclades Blue, Cobalt Blue, Trinidad, Metallic Blue, Deep Blue, Denim Blue, Smoky Blue and Sao Paulo.
Raww Loaded Lash Volumising Mascara
Raww Loaded Lash Volumising Mascara in Blueberry Pop is a coconut oil enriched, 89 per cent natural mascara. With a super-dense pine cone wand, this superfood infused mascara has an intense pigment, that coats every lash while separating for a max lash effect.
Samson & Charlie Blue Tansy + Marine Collagen Balancing Moisturising Cream
This ultra-hydrating, non-comedogenic moisturising cream is formulated with blue tansy’s powerful ‘azulene’ compound, and helps balance and restore optimal moisture levels. Ideal for sensitive, oily and acne breakout skin types, it is packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help restore balance, regulate sebum levels and clear and control breakouts.
Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour Ultra Brights Electric Blue
Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour Ultra Brights Electric Blue is a hair colour that offers ammonia-free, intense and vibrant colour. Suitable for shimmering highlights or rich all-over colour, LIVE Colour is an enriching colour mask formulated with pro-vitamin B5 that conditions and adds radiant shine to hair in one easy step.
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil
This easy to use, long-lasting eye pencil in Blue, has a new and improved waterproof formula and is manufactured with 24 hour longevity.
Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eye Shadow
Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eye Shadow is a long-lasting, silky texture eye colour palette in shades to suit every occasion, day or night. The lighter base colours of the palette are larger than the accent shades to accommodate proportionate usage.
This blue cleansing sea salt shower scrub is refreshing with a dash of lemon juice and the tropical scent of mimosa blossom. After scrubbing, it dissolves in water leaving the shower free of bits and pieces. Smooth it all over the body or use it as a shampoo.
INIKA Organic Curvy Lash Vegan Mascara in Blue is an enriched, natural vegan mascara that helps achieve an intense curl with lifted lashes. With a plant-based, smudge-proof formula and a purpose-built curling wand, this mascara coats every lash evenly while lifting it from base to tip.
AERIN Mediterranean Honeysuckle
AERIN Mediterranean Honeysuckle is an eau de parfum inspired by the sun-drenched, azure-blue waters of the Mediterranean. It blends sweet honeysuckle and sparkling grapefruit, while Italian bergamot is paired with mandarin oil to impart an effervescent citrus glow. Lily of the valley and gardenia are combined with jasmine sambac absolute, ambrox and musk. The unique print features shades of blue - a blend of the sea and sky, with hints of green foliage and sandy beaches.
