Autumn/winter beauty must-haves

By Amanda Bown

This season, make-up goes glam with flashes of gold and scarlet. We take a look at the hottest make-up trends and find out how to achieve a look that's perfectly on-trend

Go for gold!

Gold was a key trend on the autumn/winter runways, in a retro-style effect. Make-up artist Ruby Hammer says: 'Metallic make-up provides instant impact and has real staying power. Used subtly it gives an all-over shimmer for both face and body'.

Ruby & Millie's Face and Body Metal (£10.50)

Apply to the cheek, brow and decolletage areas.

'Use the gold if you're wearing warmer tones, and rose gold suits all skin tones,' says Ruby Hammer. 'If you're after a dramatic effect, focus on one feature, such as cheeks and top off with a light dusting of shimmer powder. Gold can be easily adapted for day or night. A good tip is to mix gold powder with a touch of water to intensify the effect for the evening - this is great to apply around the eyes.'

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Chanel's Facettes D'Or Nail Colour in Gold Fiction (£17.50)

Pure gold liquid fun for nails.

Scarlet Fever!

Scarlet was also a key theme on the runways with an air of danger, from blood-reds to delicious wine-style colours.

New from butter LONDON is 'Saucy Jack' Nail Colour (£10.00) - a deep Oxblood-red colour with a sheer 'jelly' finish.

Chunky caps offer easier grip, and contains no nasty chemicals like formaldehyde!

www.strawberryandcream.com

Prescriptives Lash Envy Volumising Mascara in Plum Sparks (£16.00) adds drama and impact to any day.

www.prescriptives.com

Clinique's Defining Liner for Lips 09 Pomegranate (£12.00) long-wearing formula of up to eight hours, with a built-in precision sharpener, is ideal for on-the-go applications.

www.clinique.co.uk

Eye Candy

Artistic Adviser for YSL Make-Up, Val Garland talks about the new collection, and says: 'The high season for eye make-up is navy blue, shades of ruby, burgundy, and pine. The eyes dare to wear rich shades in intense smoky versions.'

YSL's 5 Colour Harmony For Eyes No. 5/Riviera (£36.50)

Exotic Saint Laurent blues to mix or wear alone.

(Debenhams & John Lewis Stores Nationwide)

Clarins Indigo Blue Eyeliner (£16.50)

A supple tapered brush, quick-dry, and promises a wobble-free line every time.

www.clarins.co.uk

Deadly Nightshade Alert!

Black lips, super-glam rock-chic-style black and grey eye shadows, were the theme on this year's runways.

Guerlain Jeu de Nuit (£32.00)

Guerlain's Director of Education/Development Richard Hawkins, comments on Guerlain's autumn collection, called Jeu de Nuit.

He says: 'This eye shadow palette is perfect for the on-trend look of heavily smoked eyes, pared down nude lips, as seen on runways from Lanvin to Balenciaga, to Gucci.

'Recreate Gucci's intense rock-chic look, by focusing application next to lashes and gradually blend upwards, softening towards the brow bone.

'To balance the look, ensure the darker shadow is blended all around the eye and smudged under the lower lash line for an ultra sultry effect.'

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Clinique's Colour Surge Eye Shadow (stay-matte) in Midnight (£11.00) - a soft matte finish, with a smooth application, wrapped up in a chic silver and see-through compact.