The same three rules run through everything you put near your face: keep it cool, keep it soft, keep the contrast low. That covers make-up as much as clothing.

Matte to satin finishes. High shine reads harsh against a soft palette.

Grey-browns and slate rather than black. Definition without a hard line.

Rose, plum and muted berry. Nothing orange-based.

Sheer neutrals, or one muted shade from your signature range.

Cool or neutral tones. Warm gold highlights fight the palette.

Deepen the same shades rather than switching to a new set.

Soft florals and clean woods sit with the rest of it.