Glamorous Affair Mystic Seduction Eyeshadow Palette by Red Earth, £19 (www.beautyexpert.co.uk). These sultry colours – which work brilliantly on brunettes – blend easily to create this season’s dramatic, glamorous evening looks.

Chanel Rubis Siam Luminous Satin Lip Colour, £18 (020-7493 3836). Glosses give way to good old-fashioned lipstick this season, and dark, plum-kissed lips are the favourite for evening. Look out for Chanel’s limited-edition creamy opaque colours on counters in a fortnight.

Urban Retreat UR Sultry/UR A-list Classic Polish Duo, £9.95 for the pair (www.beautique.com). Both these colours will be staples through winter. The vampy red and smouldering burgundy will get you noticed while remaining sophisticated and timeless.

Yves Saint Laurent Intense Jade/Lamé Green Eye Shadow Duo, £25 (www.ysl.com). The colours in this duo are bang on trend. The dark green harks back to the Forties, but can be blended with the pale aqua to lend it a more modern twist that looks great on blondes.

Nars Showgirl Liquid Eyeliner, £20.50 (www.narscosmetics.co.uk). Use a steady hand and swift, precise strokes when applying this glamorous colour to lids and the under and inner eye. The gold opens up the eyes and is great on most skin tones.

Guerlain Météorites Voyage Compact Powder for the Face, £99 (01932 233887). Derived from Guerlain’s famous Météorites pearls comes this refined pressed powder compact. The slightly metallic powder illuminates the face as a highlighter or widens the eyes as a golden-white eye shadow. Great on fair complexions.

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