For this look, I used subtle washes of grey, lavender and plum to create a neutral, sophisticated effect on the eyes.
Note: You can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades to re-create this look (if you don’t have the Vice 4 palette).
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For this look, I created a neutral, yet defined effect on the eyes to really make the red lips stand out. Using neutral brown tones on the eyes means that you can easily wear any shade of red on the lips that you fancy.
Tip: Hot pinks, bright corals and deep aubergines would all work if you want to wear a bold shade on the lips. Alternatively, nudes and rose-pinks would work just as well if you want to keep the overall look very natural.
Looking for more tips, techniques and look ideas for when wearing red lipstick? If so, you might like other articles and products featured as part of the ‘All About Red Lips’ series.
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My last look on the site (Kansas City Chiefs post on Sunday) was uber-bright, colourful and not for the faint-hearted. I thought it would be fun to do the complete opposite and create a very natural, soft look.
I used the Urban Decay Smoky Palette (and the brush which comes with it) to create this look. This combination shows that even when a palette is catered towards smoky looks, you can still create more wearable combinations when you use the lighter shades.
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For this look, I used neutral shades of pink eyeshadow to create a fresh and polished effect on the eyes. Using pale shimmery pinks on the eyes is a good way to introduce a little colour to your routine without deviating too much from a neutral spectrum. Pale pinks can also be very brightening on the eyes – perfect for days when you might be feeling a little tired.
Tip: This look is neutral enough that you can pair it with other lip colours. Plums, burgundies and brighter pinks would add an extra surge of colour to this look and take it from day-time to night-time chic.
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This look shows that colour can be wearable when more muted shades are used on the eyes. I used subtle shades of purple and grey to create a soft wash of colour on the lids.
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For this look, I used shades of gold, brown and burgundy to create a warm, autumnal effect on the eyes. This type of look is neutral enough that it can be easily paired with any shade of lipstick, blusher or any outfit.
Tip: Try adding in some black eyeshadow to the outer v if you want to make the look smokier. You can also add in black liner along the lash lines to create a more defined effect on the eyes.
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For this look, I applied a slick of pink glitter liner to add some sparkle to a neutral eyeshadow combination. Using glitter eyeliner along the upper lashline is an effective way of adding some intrigue to an existing look, without changing it too much. Here’s how to create the look:
This look shows how combining a coloured eyeliner with neutral eyeshadows can add a fun ‘pop’ of definition to the eyes. You could use any shade of eyeliner with this look (blue, plum and bronze would look lovely too) to create a different effect on the eyes.
Tip: For this look, I patted a bottlegreen eyeshadow over a teal-green eyeliner, changing the liner to a forest green shade. You can easily transform an eyeliner shade by patting any eyeshadow from your existing make-up kit over the lines you have drawn. This is a great way of creating new looks without having to purchase new products.
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For this look, I paired bronze-toned colours on the eyes and cheeks with a hot orange-red lipstick. I used the ‘Highlighted Look‘ style of eyeshadow application to create this look (click on the link for more information). This type of look uses a darker shade in the inner/outer lids and a light shade in the middle of the lid.
You can pair other bright lip colours with this type of eye look as well, such as bright corals, deep burgundies and hot pinks. Alternatively, you can use muted pinks, nudes or light peach lip shades if you prefer a softer look.
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For this look, I created a soft, wide-awake effect on the eyes by combining cream and rose eyeshadows with a slick of glitter liner. Using lighter shades of eyeshadow and glitter eyeliner along the upper lashline are effective ways of adding brightness to the eyes (perfect if you are feeling a little tired as I was on this day!). Here’s how to create the look:
Make-Up By Saira Lee 