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  • Purple Reign

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    Don't run — and certainly don't hide — from spring's most surprisingly wearable makeup shade: purple, as seen here on the Versace runway. It's a lot easier to wear than you think. (Trust us.)

  • Violet Femme

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    Superstar makeup artist Pat McGrath, who did the makeup at the Versace show, told ELLE: "Pastels aren’t weak! They’re vibrant and powerful.”

    RELATED ON ELLE: Purple Makeup Must-Haves

  • Purple Revolution

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    ELLE reports that the P&G global creative design director brightened Versace's signature smoky eye with a blast of pale purple after layering CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Silver Sky under Make Up For Ever Aquarelle in Violet.

  • Majestic Muse

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    We love that this cutting-edge trend works on such a wide array of skin tones. Maybe that's why John Galliano decided to use it at his Christian Dior show in Paris, too.

  • Bright Eyes

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    Not one to be left out of the European parade of purple, designer Nicole Farhi sent models down her London runway wearing lilac across their entire lids, paired with a splash of green beneath.

  • Lilac Love

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    Hopefully, we've convinced you by now that violet shades are to be embraced, not feared. This pick from Lancôme is the perfect option for newbies. It goes on light and can be layered for effect.

    BUY NOW: Lancôme Color Design in Drama, $17

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