When a woman wants to transform her look in a snap, makeup is often the way to go. With the right shade of lipstick, for instance, she can go from virginal beauty to sultry vixen in one easy swipe. In the same vein, a certain way of doing her eyes means going from doe-eyed ingénue to smoky eyed seductress almost instantaneously.

Summer, however, is the best time to favor the glowing, goddess-like look. Burnished skin, illuminated eyes, sun-kissed cheeks—heads are sure to turn as you sashay down the beach or the boardwalk.

Browse through the gallery for 5 makeup looks featuring hues of silver, gold, and bronze, plus over 20 products to try.

(First published in the May 2007 issue of Marie Claire Philippines, Beauty section as "Metal Works;" model photos by Giampiero Gastaldi; hair and makeup by Jigs Mayuga; adapted for use in Female Network)