So often, brown mascara falls off the beauty radar in favour of mainstream black, but the below picture of Hailey Bieber has us placing an order on mecca.com as we type.

The post was shared by makeup artist Leah Darcy, who frequently works with Hailey, Kylie Jenner, Lori Harvey, Jasmine Tookes and Camila Morrone. She shared a carousel of the model and skincare entrepreneur looking as stunning as ever, alongside the caption “brown mascara just hits dif”.

The overall look was in line with Hailey’s go-to makeup aesthetic (glazed skin, fluffed brows, a rosy flushed cheek) but this time with a poppy lip and chocolate-y eye. The brown mascara definitely softened the look, giving her lashes a super natural but defined finish. Consider us influenced.

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Brown mascara has long been considered a great option for blondes, or those with lighter features as it’s not as stark as black. But like a lightened brow, it gives an ethereal, soft-focused effect – we’re expecting to see more brown mascara action as we move into 2023.

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DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara in brown, $62. SHOP nOW

This lash-boosting formula lifts and lengthens without depositing too much product. And the brown hue is rich but flattering.

Ellis Faas Mascara in Milk Chocolate, $43. SHOP NOW

Those with fair lashes will love this Milk Chocolate hue from Ellis Faas. It’s light and has a warmth to it, working to define the lashes in a subtle way.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Mascara Dream Pop, $46. SHOP NOW

If you have green eyes, or just want a unique finish, this burgundy hue from Charlotte Tilbury is perfection. The comb wand captures every lash, while the fast-drying formula locks curls in place.