Yellow there! The hot hue of the moment made its way to your makeup

Fall can be a little depressing, what with the rapid decline in temperatures, shorter days, and palettes switching from pastels and brights to drearier, earthy tones. But if you're not quite ready to let go of summer even though you've packed away your warm-weather wardrobe, good news: you can keep summer alive with the hot trend that is yellow in beauty. Thanks to the fact that Gen-Z Yellow took over from Millennial Pink earlier this year as everyone's favourite colour, sunshiney hues are going to be on everyone's lips, nails and eyes this coming season. You might think yellow isn't the most wearable colour, but there are lots of softer, pastel tones to keep you in your comfort zone. And if you're feeling adventurous, don't be afraid to swipe a hit of acid yellow across your eyelids for a night out. Read on to see the prettiest yellow beauty products you'll be reaching for all season.

This matte eyeshadow is super pigmented, so the colour that'll end up on your lids is exactly what you see in the pan. Keep it softer by blending just a little all over your lid, or wet an eyeliner brush and trace your upper lash line with it.

Nars Single Eyeshadow in Duoro, about $25 CAD, narscosmetics.com

If you're feeling apprehensive about yellow, ease into it with a pastel nail polish, like this one from CND. It's an unexpected twist on a nude nail, and you'll get a whole week of chip-free wear with this formula.

CND Vinylux in Jellied, $11.95, nailpolishcanada.ca

This one's for the risk-takers, thanks to the ultra-pigmented yellow it'll leave behind on your lips. And with camellia oil and ceramide, this lipstick will help keep your pout moisturized and soft. Bonus: when you're not wearing this on its own, add it to red to make an orange-y tone, or pink to make coral.

Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in Yellow, $36, sephora.ca

This pressed pigment from NYX, a brand beloved by makeup artists, is super versatile. You can use it as an eyeshadow, eyeliner or lipstick, and mix it in with other products to make custom shades.

NYX Primal Colors in Hot Yellow, $8, nyxcosmetics.ca

Bored of your go-to black liquid liner? Swap it out for this honey shade, and you'll look like you just walked off the Milan Fashion Week runways. Although yellow looks best with hazel eyes, it'll make blue eyes pop, too.  

Dior Diorshow On Stage Liner in Matte Yellow, $35, thebay.com

We promise bold hair colours aren't just for festival season. This vegan, semi-permanent bright yellow will show up best on blonde hair, but you'll still get a subtle hint of it on darker hair, too.

Manic Panic Hair Color Cream in Electric Banana, $36.70, amazon.ca

Another versatile product beloved by makeup artists, this mixing formula is intended to change reds and pinks. But take a risk and wear it on its own, keeping the rest of your makeup simple so it remains the focal point.

Lipmix in Yellow, $21, maccosmetics.ca

In the same way a white eyeliner can accentuate your eyes, this pastel yellow will brighten things up. Tightly trace it along your upper lash line, or let it do double duty as an eyeshadow and smudge it out.

Aqua XL Eye Pencil in Matte Pastel Yellow, $25, makeupforever.com

This is just one of the six bold shades Kat Von D launched alongside more classic brow colours, and they're all such a fun way to add colour where you'd least expect it. This yellow will be most noticeable on lighter brows, but brown and black will get a hint of colour, too.

24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade in Daffodil, $25, katvondbeauty.com

If you've got a shaky hand when it comes to nail art, a pen can be just the thing when you want to do something really intricate. Try yellow stripes or dots over solid white or powder blue nail polish.

Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Pen in Yellow, $7.77 (on sale for $4.65), ulta.com

Tara MacInnis is a Toronto-based writer and editor with a deep love for lipstick, jumpsuits and dogs. Follow her on Instagram @tara_macinnis.