For this look, I used shades from the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette to create a soft, plummy effect on the eyes.
Note: I used the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette and the brush that comes with it to create this look. You can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades to re-create this look (if you don’t have the Naked 3 palette), along with any similar brushes in your kit.
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Pink and blue is one of my favourite colour combinations and works well with many eye colours. Adding a deep navy into the outer v helps define the eye, whilst magenta in the crease adds an interesting twist to the look.
Note: I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette and the brush that comes with it to create this look. 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 3 palette), along with any similar brushes in your kit.
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Sonic is a beautiful, metallic cranberry shade and one of my favourite colours from the Urban Decay Vice 3 Palette. I combined Sonic with brown, aubergine and black shades from the palette to create a soft, smoky burgundy effect on the eyes.
Note: I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette and the brush that comes with it to create this look. 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 3 palette), along with any similar brushes in your kit.
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For this look, I combined violet-purple on the lid with a terracotta-brown in the crease. Using brown-toned shades in the crease is one of my favourite ways of making coloured eyeshadows more wearable.
Tip: This look can be easily changed up by using a different colour of eyeshadow on the lid. Try green, blue and silver for a fun twist on this look.
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 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 combined metallic aqua-turquoise and brownish-plum eyeshadows to create some contrast 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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This is the first look in my set of looks using the Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette. I combined together seafoam green, deep espresso and magenta-pink to create this look. Adding in a hint of magenta-pink to the outer part of the lid adds an unexpected flash of colour when the eyes open and close.
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 combined bright blue and gold eyeshadows to create a striking, elongated effect on the eyes. Using contrasting shades of eyeshadow together can draw attention to the eyes and really make them stand out.
I used shades from the Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette for this look but you can easily swap in other brands with similar shades.
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Valentine’s Day is coming up next week and so I thought this would be the perfect time to create a Valentine-inspired look. For this look, I used cranberry, aubergine and champagne shades on the eyes. I completed the look using a peachy-pink blusher on the cheeks and a rose-pink lipstick on the lips.
Tip: You can add extra definition to the eyes by adding a thin line of aubergine or black liner along the upper lashline.
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For this look, I used olive green and metallic pink-peach eyeshadows to create a highlighted effect on the eye. This type of look uses a darker shade in the inner/outer lids and a light shade in the middle of the lid, helping to made eyes look rounded and bigger.
I used the Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette to create this look but you can easily swap in other brands with similar shades.
Note: Click on the following link (‘Highlighted Look‘) if you would like to learn more tips and tricks for this style of eyeshadow application.
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Make-Up By Saira Lee 