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    Beauty Picks: Makeup For Brunettes

    Find out which shades of shadow, lipstick, blusher and mascara suit brunettes

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      1. Pink Eyeshadow

      Pink, nude and neutral eyeshadows suit brunettes. They are perfect on their own (especially if you are wearing a bold lipstick) or mixed with darker shades. Estee Lauder's Pure Colour Gelée Powder Eyeshadow in Cyber Pink, £19

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      2. Brown Eyeshadow

      Browns look fantastic on women with dark hair. Pick a shade that suits your skin colour and go for matte if you want a more natural, subtle look or a shimmery shadow for a pop of colour. Don't be afraid to experiment with all shades of browns (bronze, copper, chocolate, dark cherry) as browns are very flattering to all skin and hair colours. We simply adore Estee Lauder's Pure Colour Gelée Powder Eyeshadow in Cyber Copper, £19

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      3. Jennifer Lopez

      Jennifer Lopez is the queen of natural eyeshadows, often sporting muted pinks, browns and shimmery metallics.

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      4. Eyeshadow Quad

      With pale pink, brown, shimmery pewter and silver, New Cid i-shadow in Laguna is perfect for brunettes. £22

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      5. Eyeshadow Quad

      Berry shades were made for brunettes and they flatter brown, green and blue eyes. New Cid i-shadow in Blackberry Berry, £22

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      6. Cream Eyeshadow

      New Cid i-colour Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow in Chocolate Opal works well on brunettes. Use on its own or blend with lighter or darker shades. £14

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      7. Cream Eyeshadow

      Purple looks lovely with dark hair especially on those with an olive or pinkish tone, rather than red. Pick a highly pigmented colour and use a tiny bit until you've built up the right amount of desired shadow. Cream to powder pots are particularly effective as they are very easy to blend and build. Estee Lauder Pure Color Shadow Paint in Neon Fuchsia is one of the best purples on the market and lasts all day. £19

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      8. Red Lipstick

      Nothing brightens the face like a pop of bright lip colour. Brunettes are lucky as they can wear most hues, just make sure you use the right tone for you (cool, blue based colours for those with a cool tone, warm for those with a warm tone, any for those with a neutral complexion). Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Raven is a bright, red lipstick with a slight orange tone. £22

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      9. Zoe Saldana

      Zoe Saldana looks stunning in her bright red lipstick

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      10. Hot Fuchsia Lipstick

      A bright fuchsia also works wonderfully on brunettes. Hourglass Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick in Fever £22

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      11. Salma Hayek

      Stunning Mexican actress Salma Hayek adds a pop of colour to her lips and her look comes alive

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      12. Berry and Plum Lipgloss

      Deep berry and plum shades look fabulous on dark-haired women, especially those with darker skin. Try Estee Lauder Pure Color High Gloss in Vixen Plum or Berry Lush for truly luscious lips. £16

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      13. Naomie Harris

      Skyfall actress Naomi Harris rocks a plum lip

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      14. Black Mascara

      The trend this year may be for colourful mascaras, but let's face it, the mascara that truly flatters brunettes is deep black. We love this Korres Black Volcanic Minerals Mascara which not only adds length and volume to the lashes but it's also intensely pigmented. £15

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      15. Dark Pink Blusher

      Muted antique pink, coral and peach blushers are incredibly flattering for brunettes. Korres Colour Zea Mays Blush in Pink, Peach and Coral, £17.50

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