Alba-style smoky brown eyes 'will impress at Xmas'

Jessica Alba has proved to onlookers on the red carpet that brown smoky eyes, when applied in a compact mirror, brings life to anyone with hazel eyes.

This is according to BecomeGorgeous, which claimed that this look is one of the best make-up trends to sport during night-time events over the winter, particularly Christmas parties.

It continued "Similar colourful eye make-up trends are perfect if you wish to enhance your appearance with a tint of subtle and mysterious radiance. Choose the pastel brown or more shimmery shades depending on your preferences."

BecomeGorgeous also asserted that compact mirror users do not overlook eyeliner as this will highlight the refined shape of eyes and pave the way when applying the rest of your make-up.

This week, Hello magazine promoted the "barely-there" look, though this does not necessarily mean applying less make-up - just more natural tones.