Three Eyeshadow Looks to Create WIth This NYX Professional Makeup Palette
October 19, 2023
When I first started experimenting with makeup, I immediately gravitated towards the massive, colorful palettes I saw displayed in every prestige makeup aisle. Over 10 years later, not much has changed — except for, of course, the quality and abundance of colorful drugstore eyeshadow palettes. Today, I had the chance to play with the NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Vintage Jean Baby, a 16-pan palette that comes in at only $20. From mermaidcore shimmer to latte makeup and grunge smoky eyes, find out a few of the looks you can create with this palette, below.
Mermaidcore Makeup
Step 1
Apply Shade 1, a holographic white glitter, to the center of your lid and inner corners. I packed the shade on with my fingertip, but you can also use a flat, synthetic shadow brush.
Step 2
Next, frame the white glitter shadow with Shades 13 and 14, a glittering gunmetal and navy blue, respectively. Again, I used my fingers, but you can pack on both shades with a synthetic brush. I made sure to apply all of the shadows with a light hand, so the glitter was more visible than the pigmentation.
Step 3
Finish off the look with lots of mascara and more white shadow as needed to make the shimmer pop. You can even brush a small amount on the tops of your cheekbones to act as a glittery highlighter.
Subtle Latte Makeup
Step 1
Blend Shade 3, a light taupe, across the lid and up towards the brow bone, using a large, fluffy eyeshadow brush.
Step 2
Taking a smaller fluffy brush, blend Shade 6, a warm, mid-toned brown across the lid, concentrating the color closer to the lash line.
Step 3
Layer Shade 7, a slightly deeper brown, on top of the lid with an even smaller brush, keeping the color even closer to the lash line. Add a mix of shades 6 and 7 to the lower lash line with the same small brush.
Step 4
Finish the look with brown mascara and winged eyeliner — I opted for the Urban Decay 24/7 Inks Easy Ergonomic Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Whiskey.
Shimmery Smoky Eyes
Step 1
For lots of depth, draw a thick line of black pencil along the top lash line, then diffuse the line with either your finger or a smudging brush.
Step 2
Layer Shade 8, a sparkling, blackened plum, all over the lid on top of the black pencil. I alternated between using my fingertip and a synthetic brush to pat on this shade.
Step 3
Blend out the dark shadow with a mixture of shades 2 and 3, or 6 and 7 if you have a medium to deep complexion.
Step 4
Circle the top and bottom water lines with a rich black eyeliner, then blend out the lower lash line with shade 6. Layer on mascara and add false lashes for extra drama.
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