How to Make A Pink Eyeshadow Look Wearable And Effortlessly Chic

Pink eyeshadow has always intimidated me. I assumed that it would make me look sick, tired or like I have sore eyes.

I thought pink eyeshadow looks were for makeup artists like Katie Jane Hughes – people who can make anything and everything look good.

Through some trial and error, I’ve figured out how to make a pink eyeshadow look wearable: it’s all about the shade selection, some application tips and a little sprinkling of courage.

shade Selection: how to pick your pinks

consider the whole spectrum of pink tones

Pink comes in a whole array of tones: muted mauves, dusky pinks, berry-blush shades, rose gold, peachy pinks, bubblegum pink and even pink-toned highlighters.

There’s a pink (or 5) for everyone, try a few different shades to see what you feel best in – don’t be put off if you don’t like the first pink shade you try on!

There are some beautiful palettes that are full of a mix of pink toned eyeshadows if you’d like to leave the shade selection to the experts.

I’d recommend looking at the Róen 11:11, the Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette – Pillow Talk, the Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Modern Renaissance’ and Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise in the shade ‘Rose Gold’.

consider your undertones

What blushes look best on your skin? If you have warm, yellow undertones a cool, blue pink shade will contrast more with your skin and make more of a statement. If you’re aiming for a softer look, try to match the undertones of the pink shades to your skin undertones.

Before investing in eyeshadow palettes, try using your blush on your eyes to see what tones you like best.

I used the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes to create this pink eyeshadow look – get creative and don’t be scared to use products you already have in different ways than what they’re marketed for! Set your inner artist free!

Pink Eyeshadow Look Using Hourglass Blush, LL Romantic Rose-4

Pink Eyeshadow Look Using Hourglass Blush, LL Romantic Rose-5

application: tips and techniques to try

soft + gentle

– Lay down some of your translucent face powder over your entire lid. This will remove any tackiness, so your shadow will apply softer and blend smoother.

– Pick a pink that’s the same undertone as your skin. This will blend out nicely, fading into your skin more effortlessly than a tone that contrasts more with your undertone.

– Add colour slowly, using a light touch and a fluffy blending brush. Aim to add and build colour softly and gradually – this way you’ll stay in control of the look, it’s easier to add pigment than trying to remove.

– To soften and fade out your blending even more, go back over the edge of your blend with your face powder.

ground the look

– Start the look by applying your bronzer in the crease and on the lower lash line, this will give your look more depth and definition.

– Apply your pink eyeshadow shades to the mobile eyelid only. Skip applying pink shadow to the lower lash line, as this can sometimes give your eyes a sore. tired appearance.

– Add some smudged-out eyeliner along the base of the lashes to help ground the look, give even more depth and make it look a bit more chic. A brown eyeliner will have a softer appearance than a black, but go for a black if you’re feeling bold!