Ever since the release of Chanel's Black Satin nail polish a few years ago, we've seen the rise and rise of black makeup in mainstream brands, culminating with black glosses and even lippies! Seeing as it's here to stay, we've picked out our top tools to help you try out the trend with.
eye shadows
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lancôme
Colour Design Eyeshadow in Strass
A beautiful smokey black, this shade with a subtle hint of shimmer is great for creating a night-time smoky eye.
RRP $42
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bloom cosmetics
Eyeshadow in Graphite
Love this colour. It's not quite black, and it's a creamy matte formula which makes it great for daytime wear.
RRP $25
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rimmel london
Colour Rush Mono Special Effects
Eyeshadow in After Dark
The pretty silver crown adds a razzle dazzle element to an otherwise carbon-black, smooth shadow.
RRP $25
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benefit
Smokin' Eyes palette
This amazing kit comes with everything you need to create the perfect smoky eye, including an instruction leaflet!
RRP $68.
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napoleon perdis
Divine Marchesa Dramatic Eye Shadow
This limited edition palette is perfect for creating light and shade eye effects, and deep, jewel-toned smoky eyes.
RRP $49
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eye liners
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jane iredale
mineral makeup
Cream to Powder Eye Liner in Black Plus
A great mix of colours and a mineral formula ensure this pot will work for most looks.
RRP $54
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shu uemura
Painting Liner in Black
A silky smooth consistency means you can create a soft smudged line, or precise flick.
RRP $55
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m.a.c
Black Cream Colour Base from Style Black
This is the ultimate product to use as a blocky colour base for seriously dark eyes.
RRP $35 (Available in Oct)
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australis
Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Cheap, quick and effective, this liner will define your eyes and will work well in flicks.
RRP $10.95
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napoleon perdis
Eye Pencil in Onyx
A black as black soft liner pencil that won't irritate eyes while you're lining them!
RRP $25
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the body shop
Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Much like the Australis version, this is a great staple liquid liner - for precise looks.
RRP $23.95
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lip glosses
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lipstick queen
@ kit cosmetics
Shine Pot in Black Tie Optional
With the consistency of honey, this sticky gloss gives the ultimate dark-tinged shine. So glossy!
RRP $35.95.
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m.a.c
Blackware Glimmerglass from Style Black
Lighter and smoother, this gloss is darker and more opaque than the Lipstick Queen pot. For the daring!
RRP $44 (Available in Oct)
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