Beauty Picks: Makeup For Brunettes

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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 3. Jennifer Lopez

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

4. 4. Eyeshadow Quad

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

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 9. Zoe Saldana

    Zoe Saldana looks stunning in her bright red lipstick

11. 10. Hot Fuchsia Lipstick

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

13. 11. Salma Hayek

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

14. 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

15. 13. Naomie Harris

    Skyfall actress Naomi Harris rocks a plum lip

16. 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

17. 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