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Dark Winter

Deep, cool, high-contrast

Also called Deep Winter

Jewel tones against true dark. Contrast is the point — this palette wants depth and a clean cool edge.

An illustrative mood for Dark Winter — not the complete palette. The full palette comes with a personal analysis.

Neutrals
Metals

Silver, platinum, dark gunmetal.

Lips

Deep berry, true red, blackened plum.

Harder to wear

Dusty pastels, camel, muted olive.

Worth buying

Clean makeup for Dark Winter

A living collection of cleaner-beauty makeup in shades that suit this season. It updates as things change, so nothing here goes stale.

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Worth finding

Winter clothing inspiration

A broader winter collection — inspiration for the family, not a precise twelve-season palette.

Browse winter colors

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