Laura Mercier

Lips aren't the only feature coming up violets. Swirl a large, fluffy blush into this compact, then dust it on the apples of cheeks, below cheekbones, onto the eyelids, or wherever else you see fit for a soft layer of color that's more modern than your typical rose. A neutral mauve is incredibly versatile — you can use it for a flush on cheeks (with a blush brush), to create shadowy contours (with an angled contour brush), and to add subtle dimension to the eye area (with a shadow brush). [Second Skin Cheek Colour in Tender Mauve, $24, Laura Mercier]