Make-up Products: Autumn 2009

Candy colours

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Pinks and purples are usually spring colours, but this season they also appear to be the main colours, showing a sense of romance.

• Lancome Color Fever Shine - Color: 306 - USD20.00 (save 20%)
• Jill Stuart Fruit Lip Balm Tint Color - Color: 102 Peach Tint - USD22.00 (save 9%)
• Bobbi Brown Blush - Color: Desert Road 15 - USD26.00 (save 9%)
• M.A.C. Eye Shadow 6 (Limited Edition) - Color: Fresh Cut - USD71.00 (save 9%)

Earthy colours

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Earthy colours for autumn are the ever-lasting, classic shades. The main products are eye shadows, the tones include golden bronze, chocolate brown and olive green.

These are best for the less adventurous consumer, because they are easy-to-wear and natural, you can’t possible go wrong with them.

- Benefit Brow Zings – Color: Light – USD34.00 (save 10%)
- Bobbi Brown Nude Lip & Eye Palette (Limited Edition) – USD55.00 (save 32%)
- Christian Dior Iridescent Eyeshadow –color: 559 Parisian Lights - USD55.00 (save 12%)
- Lavera Lipstick – Color: No.25 Brown – USD12.00 (save 52%)
- YSL Multi Usage Make-Up Palette – USD41.00 (save 28%)

Blue shades

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This season’s top colour is precious blue, most obvious are the eye colours. NARS Liquid Eyeliner’s turquoise blue is a lighter alternative for this colour trend. There are many brands offering a blue palette, so I believe this will be a big colour trend for autumn.

- Jill Stuart Illuminance Eyes – Color: 08 Dazzling Moon – USD53.00 (save 9%)
- Chanel Noire Et Marine Professional Eyeliner – USD45.00 (save 10%)
- NARS Liquid Eyeliner – Color: Neverland 8105 – USD28.00 (save 5%)
- Chanel Irreelle Duo Silky Eyeshadow – Color: 73 River-Light – USD41.00 (save 12%)
- Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow – Color: 92 Bleu Celestes – USD58.00 (save 8%)

Make-up colours: Autumn 2009

In addition to the usual plum and earthy colour, this autumn adds vibrant turquoise, pink and purple as a contrast.

Be a doll

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• Smoky browns, plum tones and red lips
• Softer, more romantic and youthful look
• Browns, greys and taupes to purples, pinks and blues
• Perfectly flawless base

Exaggerated

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• More suited for the evening or a party occasion
• Bold mouths and smoky eyes
• Bright two-tone shadows
• Purple, turquoise and yellow
• For lips: use lipstick not gloss

Sexy appearance

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• Sultry, alluring make-up look
• smoky shading on the eyes
• sculptured cheekbones
• bronze, browns and gold tones
• grey and green shadows
• Lips: browns, natural or nude shades

What products are suitable for creating these looks? Don't forget to come back and check out my autumn cosmetics products guide!