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Neutral Eyeshadow

With this makeup line, you get to build your own eyeshadow palette with colors you’ll actually use, and bonus everything is magnetic and easy to replace so no more wasting compacts too! All these eyeshadows are so easy to mix + match and build on. The colors are highly pigmented, don’t have fall out, blend beautifully, and are much bigger than traditional eyeshadows which means they’re gonna last ya at least a year with frequent use.

Understanding Neutral Eyeshadow Tones

Navigating through the spectrum of neutral eyeshadows can significantly enhance your makeup game, allowing for a tailored look that complements your skin tone perfectly. Neutrals aren’t just beige or tan; they span a broad range from soft peaches to deep chocolates, each with their own warm or cool undertones. Identifying whether your skin has warm, cool, or neutral undertones is the first step towards picking eyeshadow shades that will naturally accentuate your features. Warm undertones in your skin are flattered by eyeshadows with similarly warm undertones – think shades like caramel, golden beige, or warm taupe. These hues echo the warmth in your skin, creating a harmonious, glowing effect. On the flip side, if your skin leans towards the cooler end of the spectrum, eyeshadows with hints of grey, cool brown, or soft mauve will complement you best, enhancing your natural tones without clashing.

It’s not just about matching your skin tone, though. The beauty of neutral eyeshadows lies in their versatility. By experimenting with different shades within the neutral family, you can discover unique combinations that elevate your everyday look. A warmer eyeshadow can add a touch of warmth to a cooler complexion when used judiciously, just as a cooler shadow can offer a striking contrast on warmer skin. The key is to blend these tones seamlessly, creating looks that can range from subtly enhanced natural beauty to bold, statement eyes. Understanding and playing with the wide array of neutral eyeshadow tones opens up a world of possibilities, ensuring your makeup is always in harmony with your natural beauty.

Application Techniques for a Flawless Neutral Eye

To achieve a flawless neutral eye look, begin with an eyeshadow primer to create a smooth canvas and prolong the wear of your eyeshadow. With a blending brush, sweep a base shade that closely matches your skin tone across the entire eyelid to even out any discoloration and provide a foundation for the colors that follow. For depth and definition, choose a neutral shade slightly darker than your base and blend it into the crease, focusing on the outer corners to create a soft, contoured effect. To brighten the eyes and add dimension, apply a lighter, shimmery shade to the center of the lid and blend gently. This technique helps to catch the light and bring a subtle sparkle to the eye. Additionally, a touch of the same shimmery shade can be applied to the brow bone and the inner corners of the eyes to illuminate and open up the eye area. By blending these shades smoothly together, you can create a seamless gradient that enhances your natural beauty without appearing overdone.

Step by step application for a neutral eyeshadow 

Step 1: Start with priming your lid (I use my foundation shade with setting powder over top) 

Step 2: Warm transition shade

Apply into the crease – this helps the colors blend more seamlessly. You’ll also use this shade for your lower lash line  (Bubba) 

Step 3: Darkest shade 

Applied to the outer corner for dimension and upper lash line. Remember to blend inward + add to edge of lower lash line (Filly)

Step 4: Shimmer

Apply to the center part of the lid and inner corner (Sabrina)