Dressing table: Metallic eyes

1. Platinum Pigment

For autumn, these popular tubs of pigment come in metallic shades – use as a subtle highlighter.

£15.50, MAC, 0870 0342566, maccosmetics.com

2. Onyx and silver eye paint palette

Put your name on the waiting list for this limited-edition palette (available next month) which will ensure your eyes are perfectly glittering in time for the party season.

£36, Bobbi Brown, 0870 0342566, bobbibrown.co.uk

3. Bronze Devine

Inspired by the Cannes film festival, L'Oréal has created a golden, limited-edition collection this season, including eyeshadows, lipsticks and nail polishes.

£6.99, L'Oreal, 0800 0304032, loreal-paris.co.uk

4. Ombre Eclat Eyeshadow

A luxurious option if you want to achieve a velvety appearance for your eye make-up.

£21, Guerlain, 01932 233887, guerlain.com

5. Illusion d'Ombre in Emerveille

The star of Chanel's autumn make-up collection, inspired by jewellery sets, gold, bronze and platinum, is a durable eye-colour available in six metallic shades.

£22.50, Chanel, 020-7493 3836, chanel.com

6. Le Prisme Yeux Quatuor in 72 Midnight Blue

Experiment and create with this shimmering colour palette from Givenchy. With three applicators included, you can line, shade and smudge.

£34, Givenchy, 01932 233824, givenchy.com