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by Shirley Bragg
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Top 10 Top Colors For Beige Skin / Dark Hair

Guide Picks

You most likely have brown or black hair. Your skin is mostly likely beige and your eyes anywhere from a hazel to varying shades of blue. Here are your top ten makeup colors.

1) Cherry Reds

You should have at least one cherry red shade of lipstick. If you are nervous about going this extreme, try a lip gloss in this color. Much easier to wear.

2) Pinks

If you have blue eyes, you should definitely use pinks as a shadow color. It does amazing things for this eye color.

3) Coral

Believe it or not, you can wear this color quite effectively if you choose the right shade. Just a touch on the lids draws attention to dark blue eyes. On the cheeks, it warms you up. Remember, if it is too dark for your liking, simply tone it down with a shade of buff.

4) Pale Blue

Choose your blue carefully. You will want one that is not overwhelming.

5) Grape

Another excellent pick for you. Work with the intensity until you get it just right.

6) Grapefruit

Save this color for lip gloss.

7) Pistaschio

Another great color for the eyes. I have found them in every thing from creams to powder. *As you get older, it is easier to wear powder than cream.

8) Taupe

Dust a little over the eyes for a neutral look.

9) Mauve

Look for a grayed mauve. This will work amazingly well on your eyes.

10) Blue Gray

If you haven't tried this shade for eye liner, do so now. You will love it.

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