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Neutral gold eyeshadow, like a gold gloss, is universally flattering and helps brighten the eyes, helping you look more bright-eyed and awake. "Gold eyeshadow is more eye-catching than just brown eyeshadow, but not as intense as a purple. Gold eyes are more of a whisper than a scream, which is nice," says Maderich. The Bobbi Brown palette comes with five shades, so odds are good that you'll find one you love. You can use each as a separate eyeshadow, or you can swivel a fluffy blush brush over the palette and use as a flattering highlighter on your cheekbones.

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Surprised to see purple in this roundup? We were, too, but Maderich says this is a great universal color. Think about it, he says: "When you hear a dirty joke or just finished a workout, the natural flush in your cheeks has a purplish hue." The key to wearing this color well is in the appliction. See his tips below:

For pale skin: Using a big fluffy brush, apply a sheer wash of the color high on the cheekbones.

For medium/olive skin: Apply it on your cheeks, extending it to your temples.

For dark skin: Apply the color on your cheeks, then with a sponge, reapply foundation on top of the color, to blend out any gray in the powder blush. "Mixing the plum with a little foundation is my secret to make the color look like it's emanating from within their skin," says Maderich.

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"This is a showstopper. It's one of those colors you're going to love or hate since it's so bold," says Maderich. "But, this hot fuchsia is a beautiful color, and really does look good on everybody." He says many fuchsia lipsticks tend to have a lot of blue in them, which can look too pink on those with yellow undertones. Funny Face is one of the few "true" fuchsias. "If you don't have time to do your makeup, popping on a bright lip like this fuchsia will make you look put together in minutes -- and you'll definitely turn heads."

Bonus: Maderich says this color is also appropriate for those past the 20-something age. "If you want to look younger or feel hip, I think fuchsia lips work on women of all ages."