NARS Marie-Galante Eyeshadow Duo Review and Swatches

I love iridescent colors! I love beautiful pinks, purples and blues, so I was very excited when I had the opportunity to try out the NARS Marie-Galante eyeshadow duo. Marie-Galante is officially described as an iridescent orchid and regal blue.

Where to Buy:

Sephora or NARS and Amazon for $34

The Website Claims:
Modern, unique, sometimes unexpected color combinations of eyeshadow shades. Worn alone or together, all Duo Eyeshadow shades feature micro-fine powders that are highly pigminted, longwearing and crease resistant. Color glides on smoothly, evenly and blends effortlessly. The effects can be subtle or smoldering — the options are endless. The NARS Marie-Galante eyeshadow duo has a rich, bright color for a summer smoky eye.

The top section of each swatch is on bare skin. The bottom section of each swatch is on Meow Light Primer. I did my best to capture the gorgeous iridescence of these two shades.

The top section of these swatches are on the Meow Light Primer. The bottom dot of color is one swipe on bare skin.

Price:
$34.00 for .15 oz and can be purchased from Sephora or NARS and Amazon

Marie-Galante is named for the Caribbean Island in the Guadeloupean Archipelago. The NARS artists recommend it for an unexpected smoky eye. As others have mentioned, the finish is very similar to the Urban Decay Stardust shadows, which I like a lot!

The orchid is very sheer. It reminds me a bit of UD Asphyxia. It’s got some gorgeous blues sparkles to it. The blue side seems to be on a sheer black base and it has blue sparkles and from certain angles a blue-violet sheen.

Both of the colors in this duo are sheer. Compared to my other NARS eyeshadow duos, the pigmentation is lacking. However, you can compensate for that by using a colored base, such as Nyx Jumbo Pencil in Black Bean or another colored base. I do think that on a black colored base, this would make for a fun smoky eye.

NARS Marie-Galante is $34 for .14 oz and is available for purchase from Sephora, NARS or Amazon.com.

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Eyeshadow Ideas

For the perfect look, the most important aspect that one must concentrate on, is the eye makeup. After all, it is the eye that catches attention instantly. And due to the same reason, makeup needs to be perfect.

Makeup for the eyes is done in several steps and using quite a few products, eyeshadow being one of the most important. Eyeshadow is nothing but a cosmetic which is applied on the eyelid and sometimes under the eyebrows. The reason why eyeshadow is applied is because it adds a kind of depth to the eye, giving it a dimension. In plain words, eyeshadow simply makes the eyes look gorgeous!

Interesting Eyeshadow Ideas

Eyeshadow with One Color

Colorful
Nude

If you are going in for a neutral, not-so-jazzy look, keep it simple and subtle by using only one shade of eyeshadow. This look would be apt for office or a study institute. Use an eyeshadow primer or dab on some loose powder to maintain the look till the end of your day. A single color is perfect for those who are new to eye makeup, and also for those who do not like to experiment.

Eyeshadow with Two Colors

Gold with Black
Blue with Indigo

If you want a more defined look, use two colors. You can choose any one color (preferably a light color) and apply that to your eyelid. The second color (can be a darker shade of the first color or a contrast color) should be applied to the crease of your eye. This gives your crease a more hollow look. You can apply this in a winged shape to make your eyes look curvy.

Eyeshadow with Three or More Colors

Blending Colors
Contrast Colors

Using three colors can be a little tricky. Pick your shades or contrast colors, well. Also be careful of the shape you wear your eyeshadow in, as the shape completely changes the overall look of your face. The magic of being perfect at using three or more colors is, choosing your colors correctly and blending them very well. You need to use a soft dome brush for blending.

Black and White

Smokey Look
Subtle Look

If you want to play safe or can't figure out what color would match your outfit, black and white can be your savior. Together, or individually, they are neutral colors that go with absolutely anything you wear. Black can be used for a deep look which stands out, while white would make more of a bright yet subtle and peaceful look. If you choose to use both the colors together, then you would be creating a smokey effect.

Blue and Green

Blue
Green

Like black and white, blue and green have their own individual importance in the eyeshadow family. Different shades of the mono-color (blue or green) can be used to match almost all the colors you wear. Both the colors can be matched with either black, white or both. Otherwise, they can be used with other contrast colors too.

Rainbow Eyeshadow

Glossy
Matt

Talk about color, and rainbow eyeshadow has it all. It includes all the seven colors of a rainbow (VIBGYOR). If you don't want all, you can limit them to three or four colors as well. They can be applied as slim, smudged lines or maybe patches from your eyelid till your brow line. This look would be perfect for a casual meet with friends, or for the beaches.

Eyeshadow Stickers

Zebra Print
Leopard Print

Nowadays, eyeshadow stickers are made available too. They work like magic to get that perfect designed look, without any manual effort. You get them in different colors and designs. For those who do not have time for blending and smudging of eyeshadows, this can be your solution. Just one stick and four seconds - and you are sorted. Neither do you need a makeup artist, nor do you have to be exceptionally skilled to use these. They are made of dry powder, give a very natural look and are very safe to use.

Gothic Look

Lost Look
Intense Look

If you have a Gothic theme party or you feel like trying something different just for the fun of it, then you can try the Gothic look. Black is the key color here and a little of a silver outline would brighten the look.

Animal Prints

Neat Look
Showy Look

Animal prints are very creative and attractive. They usually include only one or two colors. You would also need an eyeliner. For example, if you want a leopard print, use primer as the base. Then take a shade of gold (glossy would be best) and apply it from your eyelid till your brow line. Once you are done with this application, take your eyeliner and draw black spots over the gold eyeshadow, leaving spaces between two spots. Animal prints have always been in vogue. It is your best option if you want a different and innovative look.

Shimmery Eyeshadow

Mono Color
Contrast Colors

Shimmery colors usually go best with black or white complementary colors. If you have a wedding to attend or an evening party on your agenda, this gorgeous look is exactly what you need.

Artistic Eyeshadow

Black Liner
Colored

Ever tried drawing around your eyes? No? Try this then. All you have to do is, replace your crayon or sketching pencil with your eyeliner. With this, you could draw various trendy designs over your lid and use eyeshadow as color for it. This will make you look more fashionable and dolled up.

Tips
I would suggest that you try your eyeshadow style at least once at home, before you wear it to go out, especially for parties, weddings or any big occasion.
Let your eye color not match with your eyeshadow. This will make those sparkling eyes stand out.
Wear powder-based eyeshadow if you have oily skin.
Light colors will make your eyes look bigger.
To enhance your look, you can wear fake lashes and lenses too.
Use mascara for thicker lashes.
Use a lash curler for dolled up lashes.
You can also use a colorful brow pencil to color your eyebrow.





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Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes

Eyes are one of the most beautiful features of our face. Women with brown eyes are bestowed with naturally brown lenses. Lids (Eye-lids) covering these "lenses" can be groomed beautifully with various colors of eye
shadow for brown eyes. While selecting the right shade for your eye shadow, you should keep in mind your skin complexion. The color should complement both your eyes as well as the complexion. For women with fair complexion, light colors are preferable while for those with dark skinned should look out for some deep colors.

Eyeshadow Colors for Brown Eyes

Those with brown eyes have several options to choose from when it comes to eye shadow selection. Following colors are some of the best eye shadows for brown eyes.

Brown: For women with brown eyes, brown color eye shadow is the most popular. However, the shade of brown to be chosen depends on the types of your brown eyes. Those with light brown eyes should opt for the eye shadow, where color range falls in between medium to dark shades of brown. If the color of the eyes are dark brown, the light or medium shades of brown should be opted. In case the eye color is of medium brown in color, you should wear light or dark brown eye shadow.

Purple:This is an excellent choice of color for eye shadow for those who have the unique combination of brown eyes and olive skin tone. Many women choose this color since it complements the combination of olive skin and brown eyes very well. It can be used by people with other skin tones as well. However, the purple eye shadow should not be a very dark shade. Light and medium shades of purple color highlights the brown eyes really well. You can experiment with gray or metallic purples and I can assure you that you will not feel disappointed.

Gray: This is another natural color of eye shadow that suits brown eyes. It is mostly chosen by those who want to have a smoky look. Dark and medium shades of gray are usually used on brown eyes. However, if the lighter shades of gray fascinates you more, then you can use it by combining with dark and medium shades of gray.

Other Colors: The other two eye shadow colors for brown eyes that are quite often used are gold and pink. You can use any of the shades of these two colors on your brown eyes. Green and blue eye shadow can also be used on brown eyes. However, one has to be extra cautious while finding the right shades of blue or green color eyeshadow. Or else, you may end up regretting your experiment. If the eyes are dark brown in color then light to medium shades can be applied but for light brown eyes it has to be either of dark or of medium shades.

Eye Shadow Tips for Brown Eyes

Here are some unique tips to apply eyeshadow for brown eyes that can accentuate your beautiful brown eyes and help your "look" stand out in the crowd:

• Light shades of eye shadow can give a natural look to the eyes while darker shades add dramatic effect to the brown eyes.
• To give a natural look to the eyes, the right choice of colors for the eye shadows are brown, peach, light pink, taupe and champagne.
• To make your eyes look bright, pink eye shadow is the best choice for you. Any color eyeshadow that have shimmer can also serve the same purpose.
• For a smoky effect on your eyes, use gray eye shadows with gray eyeliner.
• When you are applying light shades of eyeshadow, it should start from the eyelash up to the eyebrow.
• For a quick but simple eye make up for brown eyes, use a pastel eye shadow with shimmer all over the eyelid. Apply a dark shade eyeliner on the upper lid only. Then apply two coats of dark gray or brown mascara after curling up of the eye lashes and you are ready.
• In order to draw maximum focus on your beautiful brown eyes, you should keep rest of the makeup minimum. Like apply neutral shades on your lips and cheeks.

The main aim of this article is to guide you while selecting the best colors of eye shadow for brown eyes for the special occasions to make your eyes look the most beautiful eyes in the world. However, that does not mean you have to strictly stick with these shades all the time. You are free to experiment with various colors and shades to highlight your brown eyes as you wish.







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Eyeshadow for Blue Eyes

Eye cosmetics are an important aspect of facial makeup. Choosing the right eyeshadow for the right eye color, plays a significant role in enhancing the beauty of your eyes. Many women think that they should
choose the color of the eyeshadow based on the color of their apparel and accessories. However, your outfit does not determine the color, but the color of your eyes does..

Eyeshadow Colors for Blue Eyes

If you have blue eyes, the color of eyeshadow must be selected from the shades of blue. Shades of blue like deep blue, purple, taupe, violet, or even gray can bring out the natural tones in your eyes. These colors give a more natural look. Shades of violet like violet and lavender render a brighter and vibrant look to your eyes and face. For a more dramatic and smoky look, try silver or turquoise. Other than these shades mentioned, there are many other shades, which look just as awesome. Women with blonde hair can wear a lavender or light purple color. These shades look great on blondes, as their skin is much fairer as compared to the other women. On the other hand, women with a darker complexion can use a golden shimmer for evening wear.

Shades of bright brown will complement blue eyes and enhance their beauty. Women with red hair can use more natural colors like tans and browns. Fuschia is also a funky color, and so is green. Aqua or turquoise add to the beauty the eyes and bring out the green highlights in them. Lastly, if you have fair skin, pink eyeshadow can bring out your natural beauty. However, fuschia and other darker shades of pink can be applied only for a smoky eye makeup.

Tips to Apply Eyeshadow

• The foremost thing to remember, is to apply it using two or three shades. These shades must be blended with each other perfectly. Choose one color and use shades of this color.
• While applying, start with the darker shade at the crease of the eyelid. Apply the lighter shades as you proceed towards the eyebrow.
• While you apply it, use neutral colors on the brow bone.
• To make your make up stay for a longer time, you can apply primer and then apply the eyeshadow.

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How to Apply Eye Shadow

When it comes to makeup and beautifying your face, the important thing to remember is using the right
amount of products and right colors that suit your skin tone and, of course, your face structure. Eye makeup is an essential element of make-up, which is highly under-rated. Perfectly done eyes can actually accentuate your entire face and transform you from drab to diva. Eye makeup includes the three essentials: mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow.

Picking out the right eye shadow

Firstly, you should know that there are three basic types or varieties of eye shadow. The pressed powder or matte powder type is the basic one, which can be applied either with a normal brush or a sponge brush. The cream eye shadow is shiny and creamy, which can be easily applied and blended using your fingers alone. Since it gets easily smudged, it should be topped with powdered hue or shimmer. The loose powder eye shadow is usually the best pick for eye glitters and shimmers and has to be merely dusted as the final touch. There also exists an option of eye pencils which are convenient to use but can be a bit harsh on the skin. Pick one based on your skin type, longevity, and the effect. As for the colors, you can pick two or more than two colors and accentuate the beauty of your eyes by subtly blending these colors around the eyelid and highlighting the brow bone area.

Creating the base

This is the first and the most important step. Creating a clean base on the eyelid and the under-eye area is extremely important. Before you apply eye shadow, you need to apply the foundation and then concealer on your eyelids and under-eye regions. First, you need to apply the foundation on your eyelids using a shade that matches your skin tone. You need to hide the dark circles under your eyes using a concealer. After this you need to dust some translucent powder over the eyelid as well as the under-eye area. The base is ready, now you can bring on your colors.

Applying the eye shadow

Remember while applying the eye shadow you need to focus on four major areas. The region just above the upper eyelashes, the region between the lashes and the brow bone, the region just below the eyebrow, and the region below the lower eyelash. You can use a color on your eyelid that you want to match with your eye color or your outfit. The region above and below the lashes can be marked with eyeliner or eye pencil, but the subtle use of a dark-colored eye shadow like gray, black, maroon, or dark green can help you get a dramatic effect. Make sure you apply the eye shadow with a light hand, or else you might end up ruining the whole thing. Now, gently blend in the color of your choice on the eyelid starting from the corner of your eye. Try and subtly blend this color with the previous one, but do not blend too much. You can use darker shades like brown and gray for the smoky eyes effect or else go for the subtle shades that match your skin tone, or accentuate your eye color. Having done that, it is time to use a highlighter near the eyebrow area. Very light colors like cream or white are perfect for this. The highlighter creates a distinction between the eyebrow and the eyelid and thus makes the eyebrows look prominent and more beautiful.

Pointers for Beginners

The most important rule is to use foundation and concealer before applying makeup. Whenever you use more than two shades of eye shadow, make sure that you blend the colors really well so that the different layers of colors are not visible. Eye makeup should blend in flawlessly. Always use separate brushes for separate colors since it helps to get the desired look and creates the perfect blend without any particular color overpowering the others. Always tap the brush to remove excess quantities and avoid a thick layer of eye shadow. Always try to use colors from the same family. For example, if you are using a light pink eye shadow on the lid, then you can use maroon near the lashes and highlight with a cream or white color and dust on some pink shimmer for the final effect.

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Smokey Eye Shadow

From the bevy of red carpet celebrities to the girl next door, hot and sultry smokey eyes are the perfect look for an evening out. The eye makeup look for the season is perfect for spicing up your look with little effort. However, the only problem while selecting the right shadows for this makeup is keeping the technique in
mind. Believe me, without the right technique, you can end up looking like a raccoon instead of a gorgeous celebrity. Here is a guide to help you apply smokey eye shadow for that glamorous, seductive look.

Choosing Smokey Eye Shadow

Traditional choices are blacks, browns, and grays. However, you need not be restricted to these classic choices. If you are looking to add some color to your eyebrows, then choose colors like dark pink, plum, copper, dark green, dark blue, violet, or purple. My personal favorites are some great variations of brown that include coffee and chocolate colors. However, choosing the eyeshadow colors for smokey eyes is not just based on your personal preferences, but is dependent on your eye color as well. Here is a look at some of the eyeshadow colors based on the color of your eyes.

Colors for Blue Eyes: Purple, dark blue, violet, taupe, black, and gray eye shadow
Colors for Brown Eyes: Copper, coffee, gold, black, gray, and brown eye shadow
Colors for Green Eyes: Deep khaki, dark green, brown, black, gray, deep or bright purple, and plum eye shadow

How to Create a Smokey Eye Effect

Contrary to popular perception, smokey eye makeup is not actually difficult to master. Knowing how to create dramatic black smokey eye is simple with this step-by-step procedure.

• Once you have chosen the eye colors, start off with gathering the tools for the eye makeup. To create the perfect look, you will need an eye primer or any eyeshadow base, a concealer, eye pencil, mascara, and eye shadow brushes. An eye color palette containing your favorite smokey eye shadows by Maybelline or Bobbi Brown completes the list of things you need for the eye makeup.
• Dab on the eye primer or concealer to create a smooth base for your eye makeup. This keeps the eyeshadow from creasing or melting into the folds. Now trace your top and bottom eyelash line from the inner corner to the outer using an eye liner. Use a cotton swab to smudge the liner slightly.
• Use an eyeshadow brush to apply the dark eye shadow shade over the liner. Blend in the color, starting at your lash line, and then applying it into your crease. Knowing how to blend smokey eye shadow up and outward in such a way that the eye liner disappears is the key to this makeup application.
• Now use the contrast eye shadow to your brows. If you are using black eye shadow, you can use a gray, copper, or taupe color for contrast. Dark grays can contrasted with lighter grays or coppers, while deep browns can be accentuated with pinks. Use an eye shadow brush to sweep the accent color slightly above the crease from the inner eye outward.
• To complete the look, sweep a shimmery highlight color, such as cream, white, or skin-toned eyeshadow in the brow bone and under your eyes. Finish up with some coats of black volumizing mascara in thin coats and you are ready to go.

The makeup is often teamed up with lips in a natural color such as shades of peach, caramel, or barely there pink. So keep the rest of the makeup minimal for a flawless, yet glamorous look







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How to Apply Eyeshadow Step by Step

Eyes are the windows to the soul and you can beautify their soulfulness by adding some colors with the help of makeup. One of the most important part of makeup for eyes is eyeshadow. You need to apply the correct eye makeup technique and choose colors of eyeshadow that will not only suit the color of your skin, but the
eye shape as well. The correct technique to apply eyeshadow is very important to make your eyes look big, small, set apart or set closely together. The right shades of eyeshadow also help emphasize the eye color, the color of your clothes and skin.

Different Types of Eyeshadow

• Liquid Eyeshadow: These are very easy to apply and help add shimmer to the eye makeup. They are also useful as a base to other eyeshadow layers. They help produce a translucent wash of color on the eyes.
• Powder Eyeshadow: These eyeshadow come in a set of single or coordinated colors. They are very useful to accentuate the eyes. They are available as pressed power or loose powder forms. They are easy to blend and come in a variety of colors.
• Cream Eyeshadow: These eyeshadow are very difficult to apply and can collect crease in the eyelids, during the course of the day. You can apply cream eyeshadow with fingers or makeup sponge. You can never apply more than two colors at one time.
• Pencil Eyeshadow: One of the most convenient form of eyeshadow is the pencil eyeshadow. It is very easy to apply and can blend well.

Eyeshadow Application Techniques

Step # 1
Begin by applying an eyeshadow base, concealer or foundation over your eyelid. These makeup products are very useful in keeping the eyeshadow in place, so that it lasts long, all day. Also the base helps reveal the true colors of the eyeshadow and helps it hold on to something without fading away.

Step # 2
You should choose a damp flat tipped brush to apply the powder eyeshadow evenly. Blend the base color with a large brush. For lighter colors use a smaller brush. You should sweep the lightest shade over the entire eyelid. It should be swept from the lash line to the brow line that helps create a smudge resistant base.

Step # 3
Once you complete the application of the base and light eyeshadow shade, apply the second color on the lower lid and blend it with the base color. The color should cover the entire lid, just above the crease. When you load the brush, remember to tap off the excess powder before application.

Step # 4
When you want to apply a third color, you should choose a dark color that is applied along the lash line and outer corners of the eyes with a damp brush. You should blend it slightly into the medium color and create depth.

Step # 5
You can add shimmer to highlight your eyes for a night party. Blend the hard edges to create a perfect look.

Step # 6
You can add an outline to your eyes by applying an eyeliner on the outer side of the upper and lower lids. You can taper a bit on the outer side of the eye to create an elongated look.

Applying 2 Shades of Eyeshadow

A single color eyeshadow applied on the entire eyelid makes it look flat and plain. You can add some depth and dimension to your eyes by applying 2 shades of eyeshadow. You can buy a variety of 2 color eyeshadow palettes that are very useful for those who do not have the time to coordinate the color shades. Let us understand on how to apply 2 shades of eyeshadow.

Step # 1
Apply an eyeshadow base, concealer or foundation to the eyelids from the lash line to brow bone. This will help the color of your eyeshadow to brighten up.

Step # 2
Now apply a layer of the lighter eyeshadow on your palette, from lash to crease with a flat head eyeshadow brush. Using an eyeshadow crease brush, swirl in the darker eyeshadow and tap off the excess powder. Sweep the eyeshadow over the crease in back and forth movement. You can lave the lower eye lids bare or intensify the makeup by sweeping the crease brush into the lash lines and transfer some darker eyeshadow into the bottom lids. Or you can simply skip this part and proceed further.

Step # 3
Sweep eyeshadow to the lower lash line and balance your eye makeup to minimize the top-heavy look. Using a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the color from the crease in upward direction just under the brow bone. This helps create a smoky effect. You can wipe the hair off the brush with a tissue and then dip it into the lighter color and apply it to the brow bone.

Step # 4
Use a damp angled eyeliner brush into the darker eyeshadow and work the color into both the top and bottom lash lines. This helps intensifying the lash lines and one the eyeshadow dries, use a cotton swab over the jagged edges to give a neat smudged look.

Step # 5
You can add mascara to your eyeliner and complete the look. You can brush off the eyeshadow particles from your under eyes with a mid size fluffy brush.

Applying Black Eyeshadow

Many women like to experiment with eyeshadow colors and try different looks. Black is a popular eyeshadow shade and is used in combination with neutral colors. Let us understand how to apply black eyeshadow.

Step # 1
Swirl a large fluffy eyeshadow brush into the black eyeshadow. Tap the brush to remove excess powder.

Step # 2
Apply the black eyeshadow on the lower lid from the lashed to the crease of the lid. Dip your finger into the black eyeshadow and run it over the eyelid from the crease and continue towards the brow bone using long strokes.

Step # 3
The color on the brow bone should reach lightest gray shade, such that it looks dark to light from the lower eyelids to the upper eyelids.

Step # 4
Using a brush blend in the eyeshadow to create a smooth transition of light to dark.

Applying Brown Eyeshadow

Brown eyeshadow has an earthy tone and this makes it one of the most wearable and versatile eyeshadow. Applying a brown eyeshadow will not give you a dull or boring look, instead you can create a natural and dramatic look. Let us understand about how to apply brown eyeshadow.

Step # 1
Choose a brown eyeshadow shade that you want to reflect whether frosty, shimmery or metallic brown. You can even choose a brown eyeshadow with hint of another shade. There are many brown eyeshadow available with specks of glitter.

Step # 2
Apply an eye primer on the lash line to the brow bone. Once it is absorbed, apply an eyeshadow base from the lash line to brow bone.

Step # 3
You can rim your eyes with the brown eyeshadow with the help of a small, stiff angled brush. You can even use a flat head brush to get a heavier effect. Apply the brown eyeshadow till the crease of the eyelid and use a damp brush before swirling it in the eyeshadow. You can blush away the hard edges in the brown eyeshadow with fluffy eyeshadow brush. This helps create a smoky effect.

Step # 4
Use a creamy black eyeliner into the base of the top eyelash line. You can smudge the eyeliner into the lower lash lines for more drama.

Step # 5
You can complete applying the brown eyeshadow by dabbing a highlighter on the brow bones and the inner corners of the eyes. Blend the highlighter in for a seamless finish. This will add some polish, texture and dimension to the eye makeup.

When applying eyeshadow choose colors that will enhance the look of your eyes and are complimentary to the skin and eye color. Follow these simple steps and add magic to your eyes.





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Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes

One of the most difficult eye color to match are hazel eyes. Hazel color eyes are those medium colored brown and dark brown eyes, with green shades. You can have a brown center with green edge to call them hazel colored or the colors could range from a lighter shade of brown, yellowish brown or a little bit of gold. The hazel eye color is dominant in the South and East European nations and even Britain. In America, the
term 'hazel eyes' is used for those eyes, with a color range that is brown to green or even blue. To make your life simple, eye color with shade variation in gold, brown and green are known as hazel eyes. If you are one of the lucky few with this beautiful and unique eye color, then applying makeup that includes the best color eyeshadow for hazel eyes, will help you change your look and bring out the different colors in your eyes.

Eyeshadow Tips for Hazel Eyes

Before applying the eyeshadow colors for hazel eyes, you should determine the dominant color in your eyes. There are many color variations in hazel eyes and best color eyeshadow is the one that lets the dominant color stand out. Thus, determine the dominant eye color. Mostly, green is found to be the dominant eye color. These best eyeshadow colors for hazel eyes are neutral colors like brown and pinks. You can also draw attention to the eyes using purple and green eyeshadow colors for hazel eyes. You can choose a wide variety of purple shades like lilac, plum, violet, eggplant, etc., to make your eyes look attractive. If you choose the green eyeshadow, then choose dark green colors and wear them in the crease, along with a neutral color on the eyelid.

Do not choose blue and gray as eyeshadows as they clash with the natural colors of your eyes. If you observe gold tones or flecks in your eyes, then choose gold or bronze eyeshadow colors for hazel eyes.

You can even try the tried and tested best color eyeshadows for hazel eyes like brown, apricot, purple, plum and deep khaki. You can even try forest green to brighten the green in the eyes.. In case you want to create a more funky look, choose eyeshadow colors like tangerine, royal blue, hot pink and lime-green. These are a few eyeshadow tips for hazel eyes, when choosing the right eyeshadow color for your eyes.

How to Apply Eyeshadow

Once you determine the dominant eye color, choose an eyeshadow color that will enhance the dominant color. Mostly, green is found to be the dominant color.

• Begin with a base coat of neutral eyeshadow color for hazel eyes. Cover the entire eyelid with base colors like beige to champagne shades. If you have a darker complexion, then choose darker shades or a brighter shade.
• Contour the eyes using darker eyeshadow color shades. Blend the darker eyeshadow with the base eye color to create depth and add to the mystery.
• Use a light, shimmery color to highlight the brow bones of your eyes. You can even use highlighters on the inner eye to brighten them up.
• The eyeliner applied helps create more depth in your eyes. Apply the eyeliner on the rim of the eyelid with a darker shade on the upper and lower lash line and white eyeliner in the rims of the eyes.
• The white eyeliner helps brighten up the eyes and makes them look wide and awake.

If your eyes have green shade dominant, the eyeshadow colors should include gold, bronze and copper. You can even go in for brown, chocolate and mustard yellow. Peach, beige, champagne, taupe and apricot also work well for hazel eyes. Plum, mauve, purple, violet, pink and deep or mossy green shades, also look good as eyeshadow for hazel eyes.

If you have brown as the dominant color shade in your hazel eyes, then try colors like brown, beige and tan. You can even opt for colors like gray, charcoal, khaki, olive green and mocha. In case of gold flecks, try bronze and gold as eyeshadow color for hazel eyes. Violet and lavender also work wonders as eyeshadow for hazel eyes.

These are some eyeshadow tips for hazel eyes, that will make your eyes look attractive and bring out the various colors that make up a hazel eye. Try not to choose blue eyeshadow color for hazel eyes, as it tends to pull down the hazel color in eyes. Shades of brown and a dark liquid eyeliner will help you achieve a dazzling look. Keep experimenting with colors till you find the right shade that makes the colors in your eyes sparkle and give you the look of a diva.







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Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

In the world of makeup, lot of emphasis is laid on eyes, as they are considered to be the most important facial feature. Just like any other type of makeup, doing eye make up is also an art which one has to learn and practice to become an expert. As an artist has to know about the different colors and how they look
when blended with other colors, it is necessary that a person know about the different eyeshadow colors which go well with their eyes. For instance, there are certain shades that look really good on people who are gifted with a lovely pair of green eyes. However, not many people know about this and use colors which go against the color of their eyes, ripping off its natural beauty. As this can be considered as a major fashion faux pas, one has to know about the appropriate options and the ways to apply the eyeshadow to make your green eyes look more attractive.

Best Eyeshadow Options for Green Eyes

While looking for the perfect eyeshadow, an important factor that has to be considered is one's skin tone. Usually, people with green eyes have a very fair to medium skin tone. However, there are also dark-skinned people who have green eyes. Moreover, as green has several shades, like turquoise, forest green, chartreuse, light, or very dark green, the shade of the eyeshadow will also depend upon this factor. Here are some eyeshadow tips for green eyes that will aid you in choosing one that suits your eye color.

• One of the best colors that is most commonly used by people with green eyes is brown. Most of the shades available in this color go well with green eyes; however, chocolate brown looks especially great. Other than brown, even dark green is a good color that will look fabulous.
• Apart from brown and dark green, other shades that add to the beauty of green eyes include beige, cream, lavender, coral, light green, medium pink, soft purple, peach, lilac, coral, and mocha. Even yellow is said to be a great shade that works really well for people who have green eyes. These shades are usually used for base eye makeup and can also be used for the blusher.
• Once you have chosen the base color that heightens the look of your eyes, the next step is to choose the highlighters. For everyday makeup, using taupe or apricot shade to highlight your eyes is a good choice. If you want an evening look, it is best to go for darker shades, like metallic, dark purple, mauve, gray with purple undertones, plum, etc. Gold and copper shades are used to achieve a glamorous look, and should be saved for special occasions.
• While you are looking for an eyeshadow to suit green eyes, you must also know the colors to be avoided. Basically, you have to avoid cool colors including white, blue, silver, light pink, etc., as they will give a dull look to your splendid green eyes. It is also important to stay away from pastel shades, as they are preferred as eyeshadow for blue eyes.

How to Apply

After you have chosen the appropriate eye shadow base as well as highlighter for your eyes, the next important thing that you have to know is how to apply it. Once you have done the base makeup, apply an eye primer on the eyelids. Spread it evenly all over the eyelid, and as it gets absorbed, apply the highlighter with a good brush. Begin from the tip of the lash line to the brow bone and do not forget to cover your entire eyelid. If you wish, you can opt for a second color, like peach or apricot. However, see to it that it matches with your base color. In the end comes the darker shades, like copper, gold, chocolate brown, etc. These can be applied in two ways according to the look you want to receive in the end. You can either start at the center of the eyelid taking it to the crease, or begin from the inner tip of the eyelid till the end. If you are interested in a dramatic look, instead of sticking to just one color, you can use several colors.

The eye makeup remains incomplete without eyeliner, and most women prefer using a black one. However, makeup experts are of the opinion that it does not go well with green eyes, and that it is better to use a brown eyeliner. Apart from brown, even bronze and gold eyeliners look good on people with green-colored eyes. Eyeliner should be followed by mascara, which is the last step of eye makeup.

One important thing that you have to remember is that there are no rules when it comes to choosing the perfect eyeshadow. For instance, some people with green eyes do look good when they apply a blue or pink shadow. Hence, I recommend that you should experiment with different colors and shades to come out with the ones that look perfect for your beautiful green eyes.






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Silver Eyeshadow

Gustavo Adolfo Becquer has famously quoted, "The soul that can speak through the eyes can also kiss with a gaze." Such is the power of the eyes. Your eyes can speak volumes without you even uttering a word. As plain speech is decked with choice words and expressions to hold sway over the attention and opinion of the listener, similarly, your eyes, which enable the expression of emotions and intentions, can be given eloquence and definition to enamor the onlooker and hold him under your spell! Various cosmetics have been used to beautify the eyes over the centuries. Women have been known to have gone to great lengths to enhance the beauty of their eyes, even at the risk of jeopardizing their visions! In ancient times, women are known to have used the toxic belladonna to dilate their pupils, which was considered beautiful in those times! Eye shadows have always caught the fancy of fashion conscious women. Be it the dramatic aquamarine or the staple beige, eye shadows of different shades have always found their ways into women's vanity cases. Applying eyeshadow is considered an art in itself, and famous makeup artists all around the world have developed their own application styles. Silver colored eyeshadow is one such shade of eyeshadow which has always held a permanent residence among a woman's cosmetic estate!

From J Lo to Kristen "Bella" Stewart, from Reese Witherspoon to Kim Kardashian - they've all fluttered
their glamorous lashes and held the world captive under the spell of silver hued eyeshadow! Trust me, silver-colored eyeshadow is one shadow every woman should have on hand. This is one multipurpose shade that can be mixed-and-matched to go with any colored outfit and can be customized to suit any facial profile, skin type or occasion. Be it a daytime presentation get-up or a sizzling party look, with the right trick, a silver hued eyeshadow can define your eyes just the right to suit the occasion. Below are some tips on how to apply silver-colored eyeshadow to flaunt a different look each time.

How to Wear Silver Eyeshadow

• A silver-colored eyeshadow can be worn as a base for a darker eye makeup. Apply the silver base from the lash line to the brow bridge, blending the shadow evenly, extending the brush a little towards the temple ridges. Applying the darker shade on top of the silver base makes it work like a primer and makes the look last longer, while lending depth to the eyes with subtle highlights on the brow ridge.
• Apply a generous layer of silvery eyeshadow on the upper lid from lash line to crease. Paint along the crease with a darker shade and blend up the eyelid. Apply charcoal colored eyeliner on both upper and lower lids and coat the lashes lightly with black mascara. This adds dramatic size and depth to your eyes!
• You can go Goth with silver too! Gothic eye makeup is all about dramatizing your eyes with the use of intensely dark colors, but then, a touch of silver serves to accentuate the shadow effect of black. To get the Gothic silvery eyeshadow look, apply some semi-matte silver-colored eyeshadow from the lash line to the brow bridge. Now cover the eyelids, from lash line to crease, with charcoal black eyeshadow. Extend a little above the crease and blend the black shadow with the silver one in a grayish blur and get ready to handle those sighs over your intense glances!
• Get a metallic silver tinged eyeshadow to strike up that luminescent look! Apply your nighttime eyeshadow like you do and then slightly moisten the tip of an angled brush. Run the brush along the edge of the silver shadow container and draw a fine silver line along the upper and lower eyelids.
• Applying a small dab of silvery eyeshadow to the inner 1/3 of your lower lid makes your tired eyes look fresher when the long daytime hours stretch into the evening. Scroll through eyeshadow techniques for more information.

Silver eyeshadow comes in different shades and textures. Shades of silver should be carefully chosen for different eye colors. Bright or metallic silver shades can be worn with elan on blue eyes, as silver serves to enhance the sparkle of this colored eyes. For best results, silver-colored eyeshadow for blue eyes should ideally be glitter or metallic. Silver glitter eyeshadow gives blue eyes that sparkle and starry-eyed look, which can bait many a heart with a sidelong glance and a flutter of the lashes!

Silver doesn't complement brown eyes when worn alone. Silver eyeshadow for brown eyes must always be in combination with other colors, and act as an enhancer rather than a primary shade. Silver, if used on green or hazel eyes, must be in conjunction with other shades and should remain muted.

Silver eyeshadow is marketed by almost all big cosmetic brands. However, the best silver toned eyeshadow, in terms of texture, quality and variety of shades, come from Mac. It offers a wide range of silvery eyeshadow hues like Electra, Forgery, Silver Fog, Filament and Silver. Soft Touch from Chanel is also a good option. So gals... charge those gazes with some silver and get ready to launch a million sighs!







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