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Which colours suit me?

Which colours suit me?

Different colours bring out the best in different people, so fair and dark skin and hair can determine what suits you best. Which colour for which hair and skin type? Follow our guide! 

 - Fair skin and fair hair
Pale complexion; blue, green or hazel eyes; blonde, ginger or light brown hair.

Dos Don'ts

Blues
Greens, especially if you're red-haired
Pinks from violet to purple
Deep reds
Greys
Black - but take care with it if you have bony features

Yellow tones
Orange tones
Shades of beige (off-white and champagne)                    

When choosing make-up, go for silver and blue. And if you wear jewellery, go for silver or white gold.

- Fair skin and dark hair
Pale complexion; dark brown or black eyes and hair.

Dos Don'ts

Intense blues
Reds and pinks (especially bright shades)
Contrasting colours
Khaki green
Black

Pastel tones, which don't contrast enough
Brown and beige
White                                                             

 When choosing make-up, go for warm colours rather than browns, and opt for yellow gold jewellery.

- Dark skin and light hair
Dark skin; light blue or light green eyes; blonde or light brown hair

Dos Don'ts
Shades of beige, especially champagne
Greens
Shades of brown
Oranges
Reds
Black, except in small amounts              
Maroon
Navy blue
White                                                                

Golden brown or beige make-up suits you best, and go for yellow gold jewellery.

- Dark skin and dark hair
Dark skin; dark brown or black eyes and hair.

Dos Don'ts
Blues, especially navy blue
Bottle green
Shades of pink
Black - but take care if you have bony features
Shades of grey
Orange
Shades of yellow
Beige                                                                 

Go for silvery or bluish make-up in cool tones, and silver or white gold jewellery.




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