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Getting intensely brown SHADES of earth and chocolate are versatile and complement all colour palettes, says Chechel Joson, international Max Factor make-up artist currently starring in Foxtel’s “Project Runway”. “They can be used very simply for a fresh look and boast a lovely, natural beauty,” Chechel told “CityNews”. “However, they can also be very glamorous and sexy!
“It just depends on the intensity of the browns that you’ll be using. “Use light browns during the day or for the office, and intensify the brown if you’re going out at night for a glamorous look.” The most common mistake we make when using brown is not blending it properly, Chechel says – “if you don’t blend your make-up well, your
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face will look dirty and tired”. For fair skin: “Pink-toned beiges, honey shades and mocha browns work well for daytime looks, and deeper chocolate browns create drama for stronger evening looks,” says Chechel. For medium skin: “Medium skin can look washed out with browns and beiges that are too pale – soft mocha, coffee and caramel colours work best.”
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For dark skin: “Dark skin was made to wear brown, from the ultralight, glossy beiges to the deepest chocolate!” For redheads: “Redheads should stick with sheer raisin or peachy hues. For more dramatic colour, try rich browns with red undertones. Beiges and pink Coral Colours browns can clash Trio Eyeshadow with pale skin in Macadamia, and red hair.” $3.95.
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