What is an easy eye look for beginners?

[Anonymous]

What colors or applying tips do you recommend?

[Hugpug]

1. Prime your eyelids with: urban decay eyeshadow primer

2. If you have oily skin type then this step will help eyeshadows last even longerwithout creasing: use a nude shade of mac’s paint pot (ex. Ochre or  Painterly)  all over your eyelids as a base.

3. Apply an eyeshadow color that compliments your eye color all over the lid. My eyes are brown and I love using Mac’s “All that glitters” eyeshadow (it comes off as a shimmery rose gold color on my neutral fair Asian skin tone)

4. Take a matte brown or any darker shade of eyeshadow (I just use elf matte brown shadows) and apply lightly on the crease to create dimension.. lastly blend, blend, blend! 

5. Optional: add a highlighter at your inner corners. I use fenty beauty or glossier play but you can also just use any shimmery pearl eyeshadow; curl lashes and add glossier mascara. 

These are just tried and tested products and methods I use on the daily for a quick easy and eye look that lasts all day. Hope it helps! 

[GlazedRoad]

I think a good cat eye is simple and looks great wherever you go. However, my everyday look is bronzer on my eyelids or brow line. 🙂

[lisaluvslife]

A trick that I use everyday is bronzer on my lids and a nice shimmery inner corner highlight, simple but so beautiful.

[PenelopeBT]

Hi @Anonymous,

If you're a beginner, I highly recommend starting with using one shade all over the lid. Look for an eyeshadow shade with a multi-dimensional look to make your eyes pop. The new Pat McGrath Eyedols single shades are amazing for a simple look. For a chic, everyday look I recommend the Burnished Honey shade. If you want some shimmer, the shade Celestial is a beautiful champagne that can be used all over the lid.

https://www.sephora.com/product/eyedols-eye-shadow-P443761?skuId=2220788

Stay Gorgeous,

Penelope

[LaurieBT]

Hi @Anonymous ,

You've received some great suggestions in this thread. 🙂 I second the Natasha Denona Mini Nude Eyeshadow Palette recommendation! 

For my go-to easy eyeshadow looks, I apply one neutral brown or taupe shade across my entire eyelid, and then a pop of shimmer on the inner half of my lid. I hope this helps! 

Best,

Laurie

[Chris38]

So, this makes me feel old, but I’ve bought every generation of Too Faced’s Natural Matte palette. It’s really just the best, and keeps getting better. My favorite combination is what I call “The Neapolitan.” It’s like the ice cream. From the crease to the brow, a creamy vanilla. In the crease, a sweet strawberry 🍓on the lid, a swoop of chocolate. You can swap out a soft peach in the crease, and you can use a dark chocolate as a liner.

[SportyGirly125]

@FellowRose an easy look would be to use a neutral palette like NATASHA DENONA - Mini Nude Eyeshadow Palette or just use one color on the lid  

[gonerogue]

@FellowRose 

I feel like you can't go wrong with a simple nude look. I have many palettes but my favorite for creating simple, nude looks is the NATASHA DENONA - Camel Eyeshadow Palette.

There are a ton of tutorials on Youtube and simple guides to follow on Google Images to help you get a head start. Don't forget a good eyeshadow primer to extend the length of your look! I recommend looking at the classic Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Original