Using eyeshadows from the same colour family keeps things simple, as you can shape the eye without having to work out how to combine different colours. This look can be varied by replacing the blue with light, medium and dark eyeshadows from other colour families, such as green (as viewed in the ‘Shades of Green’ look), purple or brown.
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For this look, I combined various shades of green eyeshadow to create a graded effect on the eyes. Using eyeshadows from the same colour family keeps things simple, as you can shape the eye without having to work out how to combine different colours. This look can be varied by replacing the green with light, medium and dark eyeshadows from other colour families, such as blue, purple or brown.
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For this look, I used a deep purple liner alongside golden-bronze eyeshadow to create a sultry, smokey effect on the eyes. You could use a different shade of eyeliner (e.g. navy blue, forest green) to create a fun variation on the same look. Here’s how to re-create this look:
For this look, I used champagne, taupe and brown eyeshadows to create a soft and neutral effect on the eyes. Neutral tones on the eyes combine well with a variety of lip colour such as pinks, reds or more natural nudes. I wore this look with Max Factor Ruby Tuesday, which is a satin finish true red.
I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
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Cherry Chocolate
Cherry Chocolate
For this look, I used a bright cherry-cranberry eyeshadow with medium and deep chocolate browns in the crease to create a warm cranberry effect on the eyes. I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
This look is part of The Chocolate series, which shows how you can experiment with a different lid colour to change up an existing look. You can find The Chocolate series here.
If you are interested in how these combinations look on other people, then I’d recommend taking a look at @shinebridabeauty on Instagram! @shinebridabeauty tagged me to show she was inspired by The Chocolate Series and re-created the looks on her Instagram page. It’s so wonderful to see the combinations on someone else. @shinebridabeauty also uses different products, which that you don’t need the same items to re-create a look. She also came up with her own extra Chocolate look – Coconut Chocolate – so look out for that one on her Instagram page!
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This look shows how using a dark, coloured eyeshadow base can help create a relatively simple and quick smokey purple eye. This type of look is perfect for a special occasion, evening out or for days when you want to add extra ‘oomph’ to your eyes. Here’s how to re-create this look:
Plum Chocolate
Plum Chocolate
For this look, I used a deep purple eyeshadow with medium and deep chocolate browns in the crease to create a soft, colourful smokey eye. I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
This look is part of The Chocolate series, which shows how you can experiment with a different lid colour to change up an existing look. You can find the full Chocolate series here.
If you are interested in how these combinations look on other people, then I’d recommend taking a look at @shinebridabeauty on Instagram! @shinebridabeauty tagged me to show she was inspired by The Chocolate Series and re-created the looks on her Instagram page. It’s so wonderful to see the combinations on someone else. @shinebridabeauty also uses different products, which that you don’t need the same items to re-create a look. She also came up with her own extra Chocolate look – Coconut Chocolate – so look out for that one on her Instagram page!
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I used shades of charcoal grey, black and silver on the eyes to create this sultry, smokey eye look. Applying the eyeliner first and then applying eyeshadows on top of this helps to create a more diffused, smouldering and smokey effect on the eyes. This type of look is perfect for a special occasion, evening out or even if you have a little more time to experiment with your make-up. Here’s how to re-create this look:
Mint Chocolate
Mint Chocolate
For this look, I used a bright jewel green eyeshadow with medium and deep chocolate browns in the crease to create a jewelled effect on the eyes. I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
This look is part of The Chocolate series, which shows how you can experiment with a different lid colour to change up an existing look. You can find The Chocolate series here.
If you are interested in how these combinations look on other people, then I’d recommend taking a look at @shinebridabeauty on Instagram! @shinebridabeauty tagged me to show she was inspired by The Chocolate Series and re-created the looks on her Instagram page. It’s so wonderful to see the combinations on someone else. @shinebridabeauty also uses different products, which that you don’t need the same items to re-create a look. She also came up with her own extra Chocolate look – Coconut Chocolate – so look out for that one on her Instagram page!
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Blueberry Chocolate
Blueberry Chocolate
For this look, I used shimmery, bright jewel blue on the lid for a pretty flash of colour. Combining brightly coloured eyeshadows with medium and deep chocolate browns in the crease is one of my favourite ways of wearing colour in a smokey, yet tasteful manner. I used the Urban Decay Vice 3 palette to create this look but you can use any brand of eyeshadow you like which has similar shades.
This look is part of The Chocolate series, which shows how you can experiment with a different lid colour to change up an existing look. You can find The Chocolate series here.
If you are interested in how these combinations look on other people, then I’d recommend taking a look at @shinebridabeauty on Instagram! @shinebridabeauty tagged me to show she was inspired by The Chocolate Series and re-created the looks on her Instagram page. It’s so wonderful to see the combinations on someone else. @shinebridabeauty also uses different products, which that you don’t need the same items to re-create a look. She also came up with her own extra Chocolate look – Coconut Chocolate – so look out for that one on her Instagram page!
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