Who says neutral eyeshadows have to be boring? With countless textures and finishes to choose from, you’ll be able to go from day to night and create virtually any look effortlessly.
As a rule of thumb, matte eyeshadows are considerably the hardest to blend evenly as any patchiness is the most visible, so opt for shimmery textures if you’re worried about unevenness. That said, they are great to apply all over lids as a base so that other products really pop.
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If you’re looking to create smoky eyes in under a minute, try eyeshadow sticks which you can sharpen. All you have to do is apply as close to the lash line as possible and smudge out the edges for a subtle smoky effect that can take you from the office to after-work drinks.
For those on the go, always keep a shimmery champagne eyeshadow in your stash that can either be used to refresh and jazz up any makeup you already have on, as well as to add instant sparkle when dabbed onto the inner corners of your eyes.
Want to get ready fast? Use your ring finger when it comes to eyeshadow application instead of brushes. The heat of your skin warms up the product so it adheres better to your lids during application. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to dress your eyes precisely in no time at all.
This article was last updated on 21 December 2022.
The Toasted Eyeshadow Palette is made for blending and matching with 12 beautiful warm shades that all complement each other. These range from wearable mattes to lustrous shimmers, each featuring Tarte’s incredibly blendable Amazonian clay-infused powder that offers long-lasting, intense payoff.
Comprising an eye primer (a must-have for long-lasting shadow) as well as shimmery and matte neutral shades from the barest of nudes to smoky deep browns, this handy palette holds everything you need to create endless looks that flatter all skin tones. Each eyeshadow is also super pigmented, long-wearing, and feels lightweight.
We adore the packaging for Natasha’s My Dream Eyeshadow Palette, which features her own handwriting and features matte shades of burgundy, brown, and coral that are punctuated by neutral golden shimmer and high-shine metallics. My Dream Eyeshadow Palette features 13 all-new shades, including two shimmering duochromes that can also be used as toppers and a vibrant multichrome with a high-impact foiled finish.
Perfect for medium skin tones, apply this taupe shade from lash line to the crease to create softly defined eyes. Its matte texture also makes it an excellent base as it evens out discolouration around the eye area, so eyeshadows and eyeliners can really stand out.
This cream eye shadow casts a lustrous glow of highly pigmented metallic hues on the eyelids. Without any creasing or smudging, the cool and creamy formula glides on smoothly to deliver a brightening effect.
One of the handiest makeup items to carry in your travel case, this versatile formula works as a cream eyeshadow as well as a long-lasting eyeliner. With a thin and creamy texture, it glides onto lids without tugging and can be easily blended out to create a smokey eye look. But work fast as it sets in about 30 to 45 seconds and once it does, it doesn’t budge, fade or slide for an entire day. This rich chocolate shade contains tiny shimmering pigments so it is more forgiving for those who might not be able to blend it out perfectly.
Great for layering over any existing eyeshadow shade to add a dash of glimmer, this lightweight, gel-like texture adds a translucent, high-shine finish. Dab onto the centre of your lids to create a 3D effect or at the inner corners of your eyes to instantly light up tired eyes.
With just one stroke, you can achieve stunning eye color using this eyeshadow pencil. The easy-glide, long-lasting formula glides on smoothly and adheres to your eyelid for up to 10 hours. If you’re wondering about how it effortlessly lends a flawless glow to your lids, it’s thanks to synthetic sapphire, a mineral gemstone with soft-focus properties.
6 rich, blendable eyeshadow colours in a variety of matte to shimmer finishes make up this super-convenient eyeshadow palette, which can be snapped together with another palette to create your own custom set of shadows. We love how smooth and versatile each colour is for creating different makeup looks (and they’ve been chosen by Rihanna herself!)
With multifaceted pearls that catch and reflect light, this cream shadow creates a radiant sparkle for captivating eyes. We like the crystalline shimmer, which is slightly more forgiving, and the fluid formula which applies smoothly to the lids and dries down to provide an even, comfortable fit.
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