Bobbi Brown is a pioneer when it comes to using makeup to make you feel prettier and more confident while still looking like you. Her approach to natural, healthy-looking beauty struck a cord with women, turning Bobbi Brown into a household name. She’s a force in the beauty industry – Bobbi Brown Cosmetics includes skincare, makeup, professional tools and fragrances – and she has created runway looks for New York Fashion Week designers including Rachel Roy and Tory Burch as well as penned five beauty books including Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone From Beginner to Pro ($32, Springboard Press).

Who better to ask about the IT color for spring makeup — coral — along with the best ways to wear it? Bobbi shares her tips with BettyConfidential.

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1. There’s something about coral.
As the snow begins to melt, colors start to bloom - this spring the return to color kicks off with sun-kissed coral shades. This isn’t your Grandma’s coral. “These modern formulas and juicy colors take an old-fashioned favorite for a fresh, modern spin and are perfect for lips and cheeks,” says Bobbi, who has launched her Cabana Corals collection for this spring. “Coral shades complement a tan so well; they give the face a fresh and healthy flush that makes you look like you’ve been in the sun.”