IT’S PLAYTIME!

The new rules for nails and make-up? There are none! From neon lids to sparkly shimmers, anything goes as long as you have fun.

Colour chameleon

Colour on the eyes looks fresh when paired with clean skin and neutral lips. ‘Turquoise is sensational with every skin tone and eye colour,’ says make-up artist Daniel Sandler. ‘Burnt orange and metallic reds also look stunning on most skin tones and even better at night when teamed with a dark pencil to define eyes. Finish with lots of mascara.’ Try Daniel Sandler Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in Green Velvet, £9.95, Huda Beauty Neon Orange Obsessions Palette, £27, and Max Factor Excess Intensity Longwear Eyeliner in Aqua, £6.99.

Hello jell-o

Soft and cool to the touch, jelly textures are more than a fad. Rimmel Jelly Blush, £7.99, blends into skin with a natural finish, while Collection Gorgeous Glow Jelly Highlighter, £5.99, adds luminosity without emphasising fine lines.

Bring on the glitz

‘We can wear shimmer at any age,’ says make-up artist Ariane Poole.

‘It can enliven and lift eyes to give a more youthful appearance.’ Cream or liquid formulas in warm hues are foolproof, but for a party look, use chunky glitters as an accent. We like Barry M Pick ‘N’ Glitz Biodegradable Glitter, £4.99, Bobbi Brown High Shine Liquid Eye Shadow, £18.50, and Ariane Pool Eyeshine, £18.

Art school

Equal parts fun and polished, the minimalist nail is a magnet for compliments. A reverse French mani of glittery half-moons against soft hues is the trend to try, says nail educator for Jessica Nails, Kerry Catling. Prima loves Jessica Phēnom Vivid Colour in Honey Lavender, £13.50, and Essie Nail Polish in Set In Sandstone, £7.99.

Stop traffic

Jazz up your outfit with a neon mani. Celebrity manicurist Michelle Humphrey recommends pairing brights with short nails for a modern look. ‘Taper square nails slightly inwards to elongate the nail bed,’ she says. Use O.P.I Nail Lacquer in Dance Party ’Teal Dawn, £13.50, or Orly Nail Lacquer in Life’s A Beach, £11.75.

Modern metals

Nails Inc Beach Bottled Nail Polish in Well Baked, £15, is a high-shine take on rose gold that works now and will take you through autumn, too.