Posted by Kiran Meeda for Beauty

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Bored of neutral looks this summer? Introducing the colour-popping update you didn’t know you needed: dopamine beauty. Plus, nine products to channel the trend.

If you’re new to the idea of dopamine dressing, here’s a quick rundown. Ever since the pandemic started, the search to improve our general outlook and moods began. As as result, the more we started to go out again, the more we wanted to feel good. And the way influencers and stylists found this happy place? Colour – and lots of it. A hit of bright mood-boosting pieces that became staples in our wardrobes. As of late, the dopamine effect has made its way into the beauty stratosphere and it’s even more loveable. 

Endorsed by celebrity make-up artist to the likes of Beyoncé and US creative director of L’Oréal Paris, Sir John, if you’re looking for ways to brighten up your make-up looks from day to day, whether it’s a bright eyeshadow, colour pop blush or lip gloss that makes a statement, this is it. And, sure, sometimes we’ll create a look we love, and other times one that we’re not so excited about, but the key is that we’re having fun with it.

Below, you’ll find nine key beauty products to channel the dopamine beauty trend that will bring your to your make-up routine. Let the colour pop commence…

Shop Morphe x Lucky Charms Makes Some Magic Artistry Palette at Morphe, £22

Shop Lust Lip Gloss at Pat McGrath, £27

Shop MAC Small Eye Shadow at Lookfantastic, £17

Shop NARS Blush in Exhibit A at Cult Beauty, £27.50

Cult US beauty brand Tower 28 Beauty brings us this incredibly versatile tinted cream balm. Apply wherever you feel necessary; cheeks, tip of the nose, cheekbones or even your collar bone.

Shop Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm at Cult Beauty, £18

This NYX palette is every experimental make-up fan’s dream. Small enough to carry around and containing matte finish shadows in all the colours of the rainbow, there are so many looks to be created using this item.

Shop NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette in Bright at Lookfantastic, £16

Shop MILK Makeup Mini Lip + Cheek at Cult Beauty, £19.50

Shop MAC Art Library at Lookfantastic, £40

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