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Though it may sound counter-intuitive, coral is the ideal winter color. As color fades from your face during dreary days, the right coral shade can really warm things up without being obvious, overpowering, or reminiscent of chalky country club ladies from yesteryear. I’ve finally found my perfect coral for this season’s eyes: Lancôme’s Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Smooth Hold in #206 A Touch of Coral ($18).
Not too orange, not too beige, not too iridescent, not too matte, not too anything but wonderful for words. The shadow’s micro-aired powder is silken and sheer, yet pigmented enough to be buildable to a lustrous finish that lasts all day. Gotta have it.














