Monochromatic Eye Makeup Ideas to Try With Your Favorite Eyeshadow Shade
November 18, 2022
Chocolate Brown Eyeshadow
Brown eyeshadow flatters any eye color, and this rich chocolate shade is the perfect choice for trying the monochromatic eyeshadow trend. @livhudsonmakeup paired the single-hued shadow look with a dark brown lip to create an edgy ’90s vibe. You could also try it with a nude gloss for a softer glam. The NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil in Frappe makes getting a similar look super easy — all you need to do is apply the pencil to your eyelids and blend it out with your fingers or a makeup brush.
Baby Blues
With the Y2K aesthetic making a huge comeback, it was only a matter of time before blue eyeshadow did, too — and we’re into it. A bright cyan shade is just right for creating a playful monochrome look. For the perfect matte icy blue, try the Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Sticks in Fishbowl.
Fiery Red
Red eyeshadow is always a statement, whether or not you blend it out with another color, and we love that this monochrome moment involves applying one shade to the entire eyelid.
Go for Green
Use a lime green eyeshadow or eyeliner to create a bold graphic eye makeup shape. We love the Maybelline New York TattooStudio Sharpenable Longwear Neon Eyeliner in Lime Smash. Take the shade to your lashes like @Iamkaylabeauty with colored mascara or tinted falses.
Sleek Silver
Silver eyeshadow might just be one of the coolest looks there is. To try this look, you can either stick with silver eyeshadow as-is, or outline it with some rhinestones as @laraloveseditorial did here.
Sunshiny Yellow
Got a thing for yellow eyeshadow? The shade works with almost any lip color, which is a major bonus when creating an easy everyday look.
Perfect Purple
A little inner corner shimmer gives this purple look a brightening effect. We love how this look incorporates the purple shade on the lower lash line, too. For a deeper purple look, we recommend reaching for the Giorgio Armani Beauty Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow in Garçonne.
Coral Dreams
This coral shade is perfect all on its own — just add mascara to complete the look and draw more attention to your eyes. The Valentino Beauty Eye2Cheek Blush and Eye Color in Call Me Coral 06 is the perfect choice for recreating this look.
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