Brown’s a scary shade that, done right, pays snogging dividends. We say buck up ’n’ pucker up; it’s time to give tawny a turn
Certain 1990s beauty trends should forever remain in the ’90s—think hair mascara and lavender eyeshadow—but tawny and brown lip tones are well worth revisiting. Remember how sultry Sarah Michelle Gellar made coffee-coloured lips look in Cruel Intentions? Or the way Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston rocked tawny and taupe? Trust me, there’s something about a good copper or biscuit brown that simultaneously screams girl power and sex appeal. It’s best to keep the rest of your make-up subdued. Feeling shy? Add gloss for a softer look.
Armani Runway Lipstick in Rouge d’Armani by Giorgio Armani
With hints of pink, this copper coloured lippy is playful and flirtatious.
Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Sensual by Laura Mercier
Trial out the trend and play it safe with a more natural red-tinted warm brown.
Cheat Lip Liner in Foxy Brown by Charlotte Tilbury
Toe the line with this ultra-easy lip liner.
Lip Chic in Gaia by Chantecaille
Glossy brown can give a glamorous finish to any look.
Vanitas Matte Lipstick in Moth by Illamasqua
Matte is back, so go ultra dark for a moody 90s grunge vibe.
Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour by Nars
Embrace golden brown, and even experiment with ombre by blending lighter and darker shades