Welcome to the dark side

As we head into the dark nights of winter, Goth make-up takes centre stage. Stephanie Smith and Rebecca Elvin pick out key products.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Oct 2010, 11:45 BST
Updated 27th Oct 2010, 11:48 BST

Gothic looks don't always mean all black.

Team midnight blue eyes with matt red lips for a dramatic but wearable take on the Gothic trend.

This look for autumn/winter by MAC uses Face and Body Foundation in White, 23; Eye Shadow in Forgery and Kid, 11 each; Studio Fix Mascara in black, 12.50; lips have Cream Colour Base in Pink Shock, 16.50.

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All from the MAC counter at Harvey Nichols Leeds and on www.maccosmetics.co.uk

Gothic lids have featured all over the runway and now you can make it work in everyday life.

Bobbi Brown's Black Velvet Collection has gothic shades of eyeshadows, eyeliners and lip colours.

The new Metallic Eyeshadows come in three almost-black shades of Black Berry, Black Cocoa and Black Charcoal and combines rich, high-pigment colour with intense shimmer.

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It applies smoothly and evenly, and stays crease-free all day.

14.50 from Bobbi Brown counters, including at House of Fraser.

Scarlett and Crimson, the brainchild of Ruby Hammer and Millie Kendall of Ruby and Millie, launched a new range of make-up this year.

One of the most popular products is the Punk Your Eyes eyeliner pen, which is great for creating strong, dark eyes this season.

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The thick felt-tipped eye-liner allows for easy application and creates a jet-black, glossy stroke along your lids. It dries quickly and is long-lasting.

It costs 4.99 from Superdrug.

Cadbury has partnered with Nails Inc to create two limited edition nail polishes to celebrate the launch of its Dairy Milk Bliss chocolate bar.

The Cocoa Bliss shade is perfect for a dark Gothic look or as a balance to the luxurious shade of camel (the other shade is a creamy white chocolate).

From nails inc counters and on www.nailsinc.com at 11 each.

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With Christmas around the corner, Lancome is offering an uber-stylish clutch bag, containing all your skincare must-haves including Youth Activating Concentrate, Eye Cream, Toner and more, worth 50, when you spend 29 or more on any Lancome products. Exclusively at Debenhams from October 28 until November 21.

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