BROWN Unless you're going Goth, avoid pale foundation, as the contrast between dark and light can get ghostly. To play up your hair color, stick with deep hues instead, like rich purple, says celebrity makeup artist Landy Dean.
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MC RECOMMENDS: Rimmel Cheeky! in Cheer Up, $6.95
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RED It's a given that redheads look gorgeous in green. But warm makeup tones, like peach and copper, are equally flattering, says Carmindy, a celeb makeup artist.
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MC RECOMMENDS: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Mulled Wine, $7.99
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MC RECOMMENDS: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in 1999, $15
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Yves Saint Laurent Everlong Mascara in 3, $26.50
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Click, $15
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Rimmel London Eye Twist Automatic Duo Liner & Shadow in Double Trouble, $5.70
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Precious Posy, $18.50
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MC RECOMMENDS: L'Oréal HIP Color Truth Eyeliner in Brown, $8
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Neutrogena Moisture Shine Lipstick in Shimmering Blush, $8.99
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Fabio Pettinari
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BLONDE Avoid matte nudes -- they can wash you out. Instead, pair a shimmery eye shadow with sheer berry cheeks and lips to brighten your complexion, says Jillian Dempsey, Avon's new global creative color director.
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Bourjois Liner Pinceau in Prune Styliste, $15
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Neutrogena Full Volume Fortifying Mascara in Brown, $6.49
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Maybelline Dream Mousse Shadow in Lilac Cloud, $6.50
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: L'Oréal Paris Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Blush in Pinched Pink, $15.25
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Clinique Colour Surge Lipstick in Extreme Pink, $14
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Fabio Pettinari
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BLACK Flatter a dark hair/fair-to-medium skin combo with sheer plum pigments. For dark hair/dark skin, opaque plums and jewel tones look gorgeous coupled with a swipe of sexy gray eyeliner.
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Sheer Sangria, $6.50
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Neutrogena Soft Color Blush in Sunny Spice, $9.75
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow, $13.99
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eye Pencil in Charcoal, $4.69
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Jeff Harris
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MC RECOMMENDS: bareMinerals Eyeshadow in Good Fortune, $13
