The Guru's Choice: 35 Best Makeup For Brunettes

2023 Author: Jessica James | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 04:20

BeautyHack has put together the perfect makeup bag for brunettes: eyebrow pencils of the right shade, bright eyeshadow, blush that doesn't accentuate pallor, and lipsticks for every taste. Bloggers, beauty gurus and editors shared their comments, and make-up artist Sasha Markova spoke about the main differences in the makeup of brunettes and blondes.

Sasha Markova

Visagiste

“We are women, so different. But in one thing they are exactly similar - we always want to look perfect, we gladly emphasize our advantages and skillfully hide the shortcomings. And hair color plays an important role in this.

We figure out what kind of makeup suits brunettes, and what you should pay attention to when choosing decorative cosmetics for dark-haired girls. As a makeup artist (including a brunette), I admit that such girls are extremely lucky, because unlike blondes, they can use rich bright colors in their makeup and at the same time look as natural as possible. Due to the high contrast, the accents in the makeup of dark-haired young ladies should be bright: emerald or blue smoky eyes will make the look mysterious, and having decided to make a bright accent on the lips, get ready to be the queen of the evening."

Face

Concealer Luminous Silk Foundation, Giorgio Armani

Nika Kislyak, makeup artist:

“I'm a fan of Armani foundations, especially Luminous Silk. This is a veil that, even when applied tightly with a sponge, looks light and natural on the skin.

Even if you take the matte and densest tone of the Giorgio Armani brand, it still does not look like a mask on your face. It's all about quality pigments and the right reflective particles. The products of this brand are loved by makeup artists all over the world, and this is absolutely justified."

Price: 4 345 rub.

Cushion Derma-Cushion, Gray Beige, Dr. Jart +

Karina Andreeva, chief editor of BeautyHack:

“One of my favorite BB creams for a long time has been BeautyBalm Dr. Jart +. It seems that now I have found an alternative to him. When you use the product, there is a feeling that you did not just apply a foundation, but as if it were a good moisturizer at one time. At the same time, the coating turns out to be weightless (I used the sponge pad that comes with the kit), and the skin is radiant (a highlighter in the form of a cross is hidden in the heart of the cushion). If you mix both shades, you get a fashionable gym skin effect (as a person who loves sports, to be honest - the result is indistinguishable: as if the truth just got out of cardio training).

For a thicker and more matte finish, apply only the beige part of the cushion - the product masks skin imperfections well and even relieves irritation. The composition is excellent: low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and marine plankton extract for deep hydration, calamine (a compound of zinc oxide and iron oxide) to relieve redness, Moringa oil for protection against negative environmental factors. SPF 50 - as a great bonus (not everyone can take tonal funds with them on vacation, but it will be very useful at sea in the summer)."

Price: 4 715 rub.

Foundation with lifting effect Perfectionist, Estée Lauder

Elena Motinova, makeup artist:

“A helper for aging skin. The Perfectionist truly fills in wrinkles with their texture and reduces their appearance. Expression wrinkles are completely invisible, and deep ones are smoothed out well. The glowing pigments in the foundation scatter light and leave your face healthy and protected from sun damage with SPF-25. For young girls, this foundation will help to hide flaking - the Perfectionist "sticks" flaky particles to the skin. The finish is velvety, as in the photographs of Hollywood stars before the Oscar.

Price: 7 650 rub.

CC-Cream Embryolisse Soin Correcteur De Teint

Olga Romanova, makeup artist:

“The beloved Embryolisse CC Cream is a super remedy! It cares for and covers minor imperfections, creating the effect of well-aligned skin. But at the same time, you will not notice a single trace of foundation - the coating looks flawlessly natural. This tool is for those girls who prefer natural makeup, want to achieve perfect skin color, but do not like dense textures. The product includes a protective SPF-20 formula."

Price: 2 330 rub.

Foundation Liquid Lift Foundation, Make Up For Ever

Anna Merkusheva, makeup artist:

“I love it for perfect coverage - the medium hiding power of this tone allows you to hide imperfections and give a satin shine. I apply the Lift Foundation with a fluffy blush brush (Make Up For Ever, 156): I brush it all over the face in light circular motions. A thin veil is formed. The thinnest layer is all due to the creamy texture. In the morning, the Lift Foundation works like a breakfast for the skin - it helps it to invigorate and prepare for the long day. Do not forget: the foundation works only in combination with the right care for your skin type: dry areas should be well moisturized, oily areas should be matted."

Price: 2 790 rubles.

Brightening concealer Under Eye Brightening Corrector, BECCA

Karina Andreeva, chief editor of BeautyHack:

“Russian makeup artist Olga Fox introduced me to this tool - you can always find concealer in her case on the set. The pink reflective pigment helps neutralize dark circles and even out tone. The product does not dry out the skin and does not clog into folds."

Price: 3 500 rub.

Concealer Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer, Urban Decay

Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova, beauty blogger:

“If concealer colors never suit you and no brand satisfies with their assortment, then Urban Decay is waiting for you! Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer is available in as many as 14 shades - from lightest to darkest. But even this is not its main advantage - the concealer stands out for its combination of dense coverage and excellent durability: it does not roll and does not lie in a heavy greasy layer."

Price: 1 504 rub.

Concealer for face High Precision Retouch, Giorgio Armani

Natalia Kapitsa, editor of BeautyHack:

“Once in my cosmetic bag, the concealer made a real beauty revolution there, replacing CC and BB creams.

It does not need to be applied to the entire face - it can be applied pointwise to problem areas. The product is ideal for the beach and hot summer: in one stroke of a thin and very comfortable applicator, it disguised dark circles and at the same time did not emphasize mimic wrinkles (those who are slightly "over 30" will understand me).

Concealer is non-comedogenic - does not clog pores. I apply a small amount to the periorbital area, a little on the post-acne pigmentation, a little on the nose area - and I'm ready to conquer new heights.

The product has a pleasant texture and almost no smell, and the color adjusts to the skin tone - you will not miss a shade."

Price: 2 329 rub.

Palette Naked Flushed, Urban Decay

Elvira Chabakauri, beauty blogger:

“One of my favorite travel aids is the Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette. For some reason, she's not being talked about as much online as she deserves! But this is a compact, lightweight palette that contains bronzer, blush and highlighter. If you find "your" shades from the proposed, this palette can incredibly refresh the face ! The brand also advises mixing all colors together. Well, the fact that everything is in one is very convenient. It is enough to take one suitable brush and that's it - there is no need to search on the road where you have what for your face."

Price: 2 850 rub.

Palette Instant Look in A Palette, Charlotte Tilbury

Alexandra Kirienko, makeup artist:

“The Instant Look in A Palette by Charlotte Tilbury has bronzer, blush, eye shadow and highlighter. Bronzer is the right shade for natural makeup. Apply a highlighter on top of it - they go well with each other.

The palette has two shades of blush - warm (for brunettes) and cold (for blondes). They can also be mixed with each other.

Use a large fluffy brush to apply blush, highlighter and bronzer to blend like a professional makeup artist."

Price on request

Bronzer Butter Bronzer, Bronzer, Physicians Formula

Anastasia Speranskaya, Senior Editor at BeautyHack:

“Physicians Formula is an excellent and, importantly, budgetary American brand founded by an allergist, so all products are ideal for sensitive skin. I mentally give “five” to “happy” owners of redness and peeling.

It was the bronzer that made the brand famous all over the world - and here's why. Firstly, it is the perfect shade - not too cold (no "bruises" on the cheeks), not too orange. This is it - the color of the tan of the fair-skinned girl of our latitudes. In addition, the product magically smells like coconut, Pina Colada cocktail and, in general, vacation. The composition sounds like a holiday at all - the texture has been enriched with a mixture of Brazilian oils, murumuru, cupuasu and tucuma, so the bronzer feels almost creamy to the touch.

I take a large fluffy brush and apply with sweeping movements under the cheekbones, on the upper part of the forehead, the tip of the nose (this greatly reduces it) and add a little to the crease of the eyelid. I inhale the aroma and "endorphins went" - just like in the song."

Price: 689 rub.

Blush Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush, shade Rebel Rose, Estée Lauder

Moore Soboleva, beauty blogger:

“It's not even the darkest blush in the brand's range - but Rebel Rose, a slightly radiant wine-pink color, fits perfectly into our selection. One of the most versatile shades on this list is that you can use it every day in your daytime makeup, if you shade it better, and lay it on the eve of dramatic exits."

Price: 3 600 rub.

Blush Like a Doll Luminys Blush, 200, Pupa

Anastasia Speranskaya, Senior Editor at BeautyHack:

“Pupa's baked blush will inevitably inspire nostalgia for anyone who was in their teens in the early 2000s. They were my favorites then and continue to delight to this day. A delicate peach shade at number 200 will suit both tanned girls and completely snow white. The tiny sparkling particles do not disintegrate into separate glitters, but give the cheeks a delicate shimmer - as if your skin was illuminated from the inside.

Such a radiance will not emphasize the texture of the skin, but it will definitely slow it down for several years - the blush turns out to be very natural, just like in childhood, when you walk for a long time in the cold. Additional advantages include vitamin E and jojoba oil in the composition, as well as a comfortable mirror - a rarity for such a compact package."

Price: about 1,000 rubles.

Eyebrows

Pencil for eyebrows E yebro w Pencil Crayon Sourcils, 512, Inglot

Karina Andreeva, chief editor of BeautyHack:

“The product will appeal to girls with thick eyebrows - it will help to emphasize the shape and finish the missing hairs. Suitable for those who are just starting to master eyebrow makeup - the pencil has a translucent pigment that can be layered, achieving the desired color intensity.

Resilience is beyond praise - in hot weather it does not "flow away" into the area of the eyelid fold. The tool will also make friends with dry skin - the soft lead does not scratch or irritate the eyebrow area. The set includes a convenient brush that combes the hairs well, laying them in the desired shape and gently blending the pencil."

Price on request

Eyebrow pencil Medium Brown, Ardell

Asya Zabavskaya, special correspondent for BeautyHack:

“The product has a beveled lead - it is convenient for them to draw hairs at the base of the eyebrows so that they look natural. I also liked the shade of the product, which does not go "reddish", but is shaded into brown shades - a godsend for brunettes and brown-haired women.

The pencil is waterproof, which is the best fit for the summer: in hot weather you can not do makeup, but without eyebrows - nowhere. The texture of the product is very soft, but not plasticine: it is easy to apply and softly shaded."

Price: 500 rub.

Gel for fixing eyebrows Brow Tamer Flexible Hold Brow Gel, Urban Decay

Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova, beauty blogger:

“At first, the Urban Decay Brow Tamer Flexible Hold Brow Gel won me over with its design - compact, stylish, in the brand's signature purple shade. But literally after the very first use, I was imbued with its properties - an elongated brush with a small diameter deftly manipulates the eyebrow hairs, giving them the desired shape and fixing them. There are five shades in the assortment, including transparent and very successful cold Taupe."

Price: 1 600 rub.

Professional pencil Propencil, High Definition

Natalia Vlasova, makeup artist:

“It needs to be sharpened with a special tape - for the maximum sharpness of the lead. Convenient for drawing: if you have eyebrows with gaps, you can fill them in with this pencil, keeping the natural look - no one will even notice that the hairs are not real."

Price: 3,000 rubles.

Pencil for eyebrows Shaping Eyebrow Pencil, Dolce & Gabbana

Sergey Naumov, makeup artist:

Triangular - Provides precise and easy application. The pencil does not need to be sharpened, it can be pulled out mechanically. Waterproof formula - lasts up to 12 hours."

Price: 4 199 rub.

Eyes

Eyeshadow palette Crystal Copper, Gucci

Egor Kartashov, makeup artist:

“My new discovery is a box with a“four”of irreplaceable shades. I saw her for the first time in Articoli GUM. These shadows help me create any image - light and delicate or bright evening. The pigmentation of the product is high, the shadows are easily shaded - it seems that they are “shading themselves”.

A couple of strokes of the brush - and the color fades away smoothly. No clear boundaries - only smooth transitions are visible.

Each shade in this palette lasts all day - the shadow really does not need to be corrected and carried in a purse."

Price on request

Palette of shadows Goddess Eyeshadow Palette, No. 2 Selene, KISS New York Professional

Anastasia Speranskaya, Senior Editor at BeautyHack:

“The Goddess palette resembles a tool from the arsenal of a professional makeup artist - glossy black packaging, large 'portions' of eyeshadow and perfectly matched shades. The second number hides a colorful range of rich neutral shades and options for bright makeup - dark blue, similar to denim, burgundy and bright purple (color of the year, by the way).

The eyeshadow is ideal for both dry and wet application - shimmer shades combined with a wet brush create a metallic effect. They are shaded simply, despite the pigmentation - and most importantly, they do not crumble during the day!"

Price: 1 100 rub.

Eyeshadow Les 4 Ombres, Candeur et Experience, 268, Chanel

Karina Andreeva, chief editor of BeautyHack:

“Part of my shadow stock is occupied by Chanel Quartet, which comes out in almost every collection. A small elegant black case always hides 4 shades, which are “for any occasion” - calm and bright. The Candeur et Experience palette appeared in my cosmetic bag in the fall of 2016. I saw Kristen Stewart's “fiery” eye makeup in the brand's advertising campaign and immediately thought: would such an image suit me? When the palette was in my hands, I immediately started experimenting and came to the conclusion: yes, it would do, since the red shade (the brightest color in the palette) comes with a brownish undertone here.

In addition to red, it also contains dark brown, light brown, and beige (reminiscent of the color of creme brulee). The latter I often use a solo for express makeup and often combine it with a thin arrow, and mix all four for a bright look: red - for the entire movable eyelid, in the fold and at the outer corner of the eye I shade dark brown, crème brlée - in the inner corner eyes, and emphasize the lower ciliary contour with light brown. This time she limited herself to two and applied red to the entire movable eyelid, and emphasized the lower ciliary edge with dark brown.

Price: 3 202 rub.

Cream shadows Color Tattoo, Maybelline New York

Alena Moiseeva, makeup artist:

“I am of the opinion that cream eyeshadow sticks better than dry ones. These are so waterproof you can even swim with them! Every top makeup artist in the world has it in her cosmetic bag (I checked it with American, Korean, and many European make-up artists). Easy to apply with your fingers and give a rich pigment from the first layer - that's why they are loved."

Price: 390 rub.

Shadow Color For Eyes, Tom Ford

Alexandra Kirienko, makeup artist:

“The eyeshadows have excellent durability - they were applied to the eyelids and forgotten until evening. Give a slightly damp shimmer.

I love all Tom Ford cream shades, but Platinum (01) especially! Versatile - suitable for blondes and brunettes, both for daytime and evening makeup (in the second case, apply in a thick layer). If you don't have an eyeshadow brush on hand, feel free to apply the pigment with your fingers - it will turn out smoothly and neatly. I also recommend using them as a substrate for dry eyeshadows - they will not let them crumble. Remove with a two-phase cleanser."

Price: 4 500 rub.

Dark Star 006, Pat MacGrath

Egor Kartashov, makeup artist:

“Every makeup artist dreams of this set of cosmetics. Pat MacGrath Dark Star 006 is a make-up bomb. It is only available from Sephora stores in the United States. I use the ultra-black pencil as a base for eye makeup: I blend it all over the eyelid. The eyeshadow brush blends the borders softly. The set includes three types of eyeshadows, each with a very strong pigmentation. The deep blue is the star of the set. It has a mousse-like texture so you can apply it with your fingertips over finished eye makeup (Pat McGrath herself advises to do this).

Price: about 7 555 rubles.

Liquidlast Liner, MAC

Ekaterina Ponomareva, makeup artist:

“I've been making arrows a lot lately! The thing is, I found the perfect eyeliner. My find is a very thin eyeliner with a soft fleecy "tail" Liquidlast Liner, MAC It is easy to maneuver around the eyelid, the brush drops gently, the eyelid does not need to be pulled out for even application. Resistant: does not smudge or spread even if accidentally touched. I fell in love!"

Price: 1 680 rub.

Compact Cream Gel Aqua Black, Make Up For Ever

Anna Merkusheva, makeup artist:

“I never start to draw a shape with a liquid eyeliner - even when I need maximum graphics and intense color. I choose the compact creamy Aqua Black gel for its water resistance and convenience: you can take any brush, create an arrow of the desired shape and control its width with a cotton swab or concealer. Define the shape - when you are confident in it, fix the shape with a liquid product with a varnish or matte effect."

Price: 1 830 rub.

Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils, Yves Saint Laurent

Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova, beauty blogger:

“Gives beautiful and versatile volume to lashes. In addition, it wonderfully curls and separates them, creating the very effect of false eyelashes, after which it got its name. And there are also about six shades in the assortment - from standard black-brown-blue to interesting burgundy and plum."

Price: 2 298 rub.

Mascara Excessive Lash, Make Up For Ever

Andrey Shilkov, makeup artist:

“A very comfortable brushing brush that allows you to work on lashes of any length. It lengthens, separates, and gives volume, but at the same time the eyelashes look very natural - as if they are naturally yours. Great mascara for every day or you can "give drama" if layered several times."

Price: 1 330 rub.

Lips

Pencil-lipstick Romanovamakeup, shade Ketione

Olga Romanova, makeup artist:

“This shade is called Ketione, like the brand of the same name by my favorite singer Keti Topuria. Especially for her, I made an ultra-fashionable caramel-coffee color, which looks very individual on each one. On someone it seems colder, on someone it is completely caramel … But women with dark circles under the eyes must be very neat with such a shade - they often also have brown pigment, and lipstick can enhance it. What to do in such a situation? Just use a quality concealer! The second point to pay attention to is the color of the enamel. If you have serious problems with her, and she is yellowish, it is better to choose another lipstick.

The rest of the color will suit - it is very fashionable, refers to the 70s and will look stylish in any situation."

Price: 1 270 rub.

Two-tone lipstick Joli Rouge Gradation, 803, Clarins

Daria Sizova, editor of BeautyHack:

“The lipstick has a rich, creamy texture. The product will make the lips visually larger, but will not spread after several hours of wear. The applicator is very convenient - you can evenly apply the product without a pencil and brush. The texture seems to melt on the lips, further moisturizing delicate skin.

Two-tone lipstick - in the shade of ripe cherry there is an interspersed red stripe. Shades can be worn solo by mixing them on the lips, or you can create an ombre effect in one move. With other means of the line, I managed to repeat the image of Dita Von Teese (see instructions here)."

Price: 2 250 rub.

Nude pencil Brownie Pink, Bobbi Brown

Elena Krygina, makeup artist:

“This versatile liner is always with me - I do not draw a clear outline, but gently blend it on the lips, without pressure. If you want to give your lips a slightly brighter shade, a tint helps out - lately I've been using Becca Raspberry. I rarely use lipsticks, and if I get to them, I don't paint with a stick or a brush, but stuff with my fingers - then they work like tint."

Price: 1 690 rub.

Lipstick Always On Liquid Lipstick, Driver's Seat, Smashbox

Ksenia Wagner, creative director of BeautyHack:

“If you're still looking for the perfect selfie lipstick, this is it. Perfect contour (no pencil!), Dense coverage and uncommon color - what else do you need for likes? If you remember the history of the brand, such photogenicity is not a surprise. More than twenty years ago, the brand was launched by Dean and Davis Factor, great-grandchildren of Max Factor, "the father of modern cosmetics" (and, by the way, a native of Russia, his real name is "Faktorovich"). The brothers had a photo studio, whose services included makeup. The photographers wanted him to be durable and the models to be comfortable. The guys took this formula - durability plus comfort - as a basis when creating Smashbox."

Price: 1 436 rub.

Lipstick Matte Revolution, Pillow Talk, Charlotte Tilbury

Anastasia Speranskaya, Senior Editor at BeautyHack:

“Once upon a time, Charlotte Tilbury released the Pillow Talk lip liner, and it sold out in record time - it was perfect for those who have been looking for a shade of“their lips, only better”for a long time. Charlotte did not bother her fans with anticipation and released lipstick of the same shade - beige and pink, in a classic vintage gold tube for the brand. The lipstick is matte, but very comfortable - it does not dry the lips, even if you walk with it all day. Perhaps its only drawback is that it is not sold in Russia. Well, but now I have a great excuse to fly to London again."

Price: 1 900 rub.

Lipstick Joli Rouge, Royal Plum, Clarins

Karina Andreeva, chief editor of BeautyHack:

“For evening outings in the fall, I most often use lipsticks in dark shades. I love the legendary Joli Rouge for deep hydration, reliable durability and a large palette of shades. Royal Plum - "wine" on the lips at its best. The case when dark lipstick can be applied neatly and without a pencil, even in a hurry, on the run. Does not dry out and comes off without an uneven contour, leaving a light tint effect."

Price: 2 250 rub.

Matte lipsticks Soft Matte Lip Cream, NYX

Elvira Chabakauri, beauty blogger:

“This is a classic of the brand that came out even before the global fashion for such lipsticks. Surprisingly, the formula still seems very modern and successful. These lipsticks are moderately liquid, give time to apply and distribute the pigment before drying. They dry out and become dull, but do not cause discomfort. There is a huge amount of colors in this line, including among them you should look for unusual shades if you want to try them."

Price: 600 rub.