Applying a darker colour to the inner/outer lid and a lighter, shimmery shade to the middle of the eyelid helps to really highlight eyes and make them look rounder in shape.  I combined eyeshadows across the orange spectrum to create this look but you could also use the same technique using dark, medium and light eyeshadows from another colour family (try shades of green, blue or purple).

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This look uses light green, aqua and peachy-brown to create a fresh and spring-like eye.  Applying a violet eyeshadow very lightly along the lower lashline provides a pretty contrast to the spring greens on the upper eyelid.

I used mainly MAC eyeshadows to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.

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For this look, I paired lemon yellow and hot pink together for a refreshing burst of colour on the lid.  Using a contrasting colour in the outer part of the lid is a fun way to add a ‘flash’ of colour whenever you blink.  Placing a neutral brown in the crease helps to balance the brighter tones on the rest of the eyelid.

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This looks pairs a shimmery neutral champagne-pewter colour on the lid with a ‘pop’ of orange in the crease  to add a little brightness and fun. Here’s how to re-create this look:

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