From Smokey Eyes To Cut Crease - Best Types Of Eyeshadow Looks To Try Today
Overwhelmed with all the different types of eyeshadow looks you see on your Instagram feed every day? Don’t worry, we have your back! Here is how you can create 4 of the most popular eyeshadow looks, even if you are a makeup newbie.
Different Types of Eyeshadow Looks
Here is a list of trending eyeshadow looks that you can choose for your eye makeup:
1. Smokey Eye Makeup
One can never go wrong with the cult favourite smokey eye makeup look as it is one of the hottest types of eyeshadow looks and trends that will make you look uber-glam and chic. You can go for a bold or natural smokey eye makeup look as per your preference. To create bold smokey eye makeup look, apply the lightest shade from the Maybelline Nudes Eyeshadow Palette all over your eyelid to create a base. Next, pick a dark matte brown or shimmery eyeshadow for the inner half of your eyelid and darkest matte brown shade for the outer half of your eyelid.
Blend it with the shimmery eyeshadow till there are no harsh lines. Now go in with the black eyeshadow and focus it on the outer third of your eyelid. Blend the black with the brown till the colours create a seamless gradient effect. Using a flat angled brush, line your upper lash line with the black eyeshadow and apply an intense black kajal on the upper and lower lash line to intensify the look. Since smokey eyes are intense and dramatic, keep the rest of your face and lip makeup simple to avoid creating a makeup look that is too loud and gaudy. You can do a natural smokey eye makeup by following a three-step method. At first, create a smokey base, then shade the crease, and finally add shimmer and blend it well. It’s done!
• Smokey Eye for Hooded Eyes
Wait, the smokey eye makeup suggestion is not over yet! If you are looking for a smokey eye for hooded eyes, you can create that easily. All you need to do is to create a new crease with a soft brown eyeshadow. However, you need to be very careful about blending it on the crease as it plays a crucial role in giving that faded effect, especially when you move from darker to lighter pigments. Give the smokey eye makeup a final touch-up by using a highlighter. Wondering why? It will help to give your eyes a wider appearance.
2. Cut Crease Eyeshadow Makeup
Want to open up your eyes with an eyeshadow look? Why not opt for a cut crease eye makeup? Cut crease is one of the types of eyeshadow looks that helps to give eyes a wider appearance by creating a dramatic contrast between your eyelid shade and your crease shade. Follow the step-by-step cut crease eye makeup guide. First, define your crease using the brown eyeshadow from the Maybelline City Mini Eyeshadow Rooftop Bronze Palette. Next, apply a brightening concealer across the lid, cutting your crease in a clean semi-circle or by extending the concealer outside the outer corner of your eye like a wing. Use a concealer that is one or two shades lighter to create a dramatic cut crease look. Use the lightest shimmer shade from the Rooftop Bronze eyeshadow palette and apply it to the part of your eyelid that still has the concealer. The concealer will help the shimmery eyeshadow to adhere to your eyelid better. To amp up the cut crease eyeshadow, use a liquid eyeliner to create a bold wing or an intense cat-eye look. Voila! With the help of this step-by-step cut crease eye makeup guide, you can transform your eye makeup look.
3. Nude Eyeshadow Makeup
Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to reserve your nude eyeshadow looks only for your no-makeup makeup days. Nude eyeshadow is one of the trending eyeshadow looks that matches well with bold red lipstick. You can try this eyeshadow when you want to create a sun-kissed and fake tan face makeup look with a lot of bronzer and blush. The best part about nude eyeshadow shades is that you can also team it up with other dramatic eye looks like the smokey eye or cut crease. Simply swap out the shimmery eyeshadow shades from either of the two looks with a nude eyeshadow, highlight the inner corner with a powder highlighter, and add a touch of liquid highlighter on your brow bone to instantly transform the look. Finish off the nude eyeshadow look with your favourite eyeliner and mascara and you are done!
4. Natural Eyeshadow Makeup
Natural eyeshadow looks are perfect for when you want to create a no-makeup aka “I woke up like this” makeup look. When looking for an eyeshadow shade to create a natural eyeshadow look, pick a colour that closely matches your skin tone as you want the eyeshadow shade to create a ‘your skin but better’ look. Gently dab the natural eyeshadow using a very light hand to enhance the natural colour of your eyelids. Keep the eye makeup look diffused and blended without any stark demarcations. Large and fluffy blending brushes work best for creating natural eyeshadow looks. To complete the look, ditch the eyeliner and kajal and add only one single coat of mascara to your curled lashes. If you want to make your eyes appear brighter and more wide-awake, apply a white or peach kajal only to your lower waterline.
If you cannot pick any of the types of eyeshadow makeup looks discussed you can use the Maybelline Virtual Try On tool and play with the different colours and textures and make up your mind. This virtual makeover tool allows you to test different Maybelline products in real-time and choose the best one for you! Besides, you can find your right foundation shade and create a perfect base makeup without any hassle. Just head towards the Maybelline Foundation Finder tool and choose the best match for you!
Be it for a weekend party or festive look or a simple formal occasion, you can rock every event with these different types of eyeshadow looks. Don’t worry if you are a beginner as you can also achieve flawless-looking eye makeup, regardless of the style, simply check out our Step By Step Eyeshadow Makeup Guide For Beginners.