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Eye Makeup Products I Actually Use Daily
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items Whether I'm getting ready for work, date night, a Disney day, or dinner with friends, these are the eyeshadow looks I come back to again and again. I'm sharing the palettes, brushes, primers, liners, mascaras, and brow products I actually use to crea...
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Start Here: Prep + Tools I Use for Every Eye Look
Soft Taupe Smokey Eye
Blue Smokey Eye
Purple Shades for Green Eyes
Start Here: Prep + Tools I Use for Every Eye Look
These are the eye makeup prep products and brushes I use before almost every look. A good eyeshadow primer helps color apply more evenly and last longer, while the right brushes make blending taupe, blue, purple, and neutral shadows much easier.
I always start my eye makeup with this eye cream because I notice a huge difference when I skip it. My eyeshadow blends more smoothly, doesn't cling to dry spots, and just looks better throughout the day. It's one of those products I didn't think I n...
First Aid Beauty 5-IN-1 Eye Cream, 0.5 Ounce
I never skip eyeshadow primer, and this is the one I've used for years. It keeps my eyeshadow from creasing, helps it blend better, and makes everything last all day. If your eyeshadow disappears by lunchtime, I'd start here before buying a new palet...
Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I've tried a lot of mascaras over the years, but I keep coming back to this one. It separates my lashes, gives me great length, and doesn't feel heavy. Whenever I try something new, I usually end up coming right back to this.
Blackest Black Telescopic Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
I don't like overly sculpted brows, so this is perfect for me. It adds just enough color and hold to make my brows look polished without looking overdone. It's the last step in my routine, but I always notice when I forget it.
1 Light Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
My original Bobbi Brown eyeshadow brush is over 20 years old, and I still use it every time I do my makeup. They don’t make my exact brush anymore, but this is the closest replacement I could find. I use this brush specifically to apply my light nude...
Eye Sweep Brush | Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Use this to apply the darker color in the corner and blend into the base color a bit.
Eye Smudge Brush | Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
The perfect 2 in 1 brush. I would use this to apply both the base lighter taupe and the darker color in the corners. The fluffy ends is perfect for blending. I’ve used my brush for 5 years and it’s going strong.
Eyeshadow Brush - Rose Gold - Seint
Soft Taupe Smokey Eye
If I could only keep one eyeshadow look, this would be it. It's soft enough for daytime but easy to build into a more dramatic evening look. I use cool taupe, greige, and champagne shades to create a blended, wearable smokey eye that looks polished w...
If you looked at my makeup counter today, this is the palette you'd find sitting on it. I reach for it more than any other because the cool-toned taupes and greys make it easy to create everything from a natural everyday eye to the soft smokey eye I ...
ColourPop Stone Cold Fox 30 Pan Eyeshadow
This is my everyday eyeliner for warmer eyeshadow looks. It gives my eyes definition without looking harsh, which is exactly what I want for a soft smokey eye.
Brushbrown Brushstroke 24-Hour Liquid Eyeliner Pen - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Instead of lining my lower lash line with black or brown eyeliner, I like to smudge this underneath my eyes. It keeps the smokey look going without feeling too heavy. It's one of those little finishing touches that makes the whole look come together.
Taupe It Off Dazzleshadow Eye Shadow Stick - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Blue Smokey Eye
A blue smokey eye can be dramatic without feeling harsh. I use navy, slate blue, silver, and soft shimmer shades with a good primer and blending brush to keep the color wearable. These are the products I reach for when I want a cooler, more colorful ...
I used this bright blue Dior eyeliner to give my blue smoky eye a more playful finish without changing the rest of the look. The color is bold enough to show up, but it still feels polished rather than costume-y. I like applying it along the upper la...
Diorshow Liquid Liner: Waterproof Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner | DIOR
For the eyeshadow, I worked from the outside in, just like I usually do. I started with All Vibes on the outer half of the eye and blended it slightly past the crease. Then I added Calm Down, the deeper shade, through the crease to create more defini...
So Elemental Eyeshadow Palette - ColourPop | Ulta Beauty
Blanc Type is one of my few favorite nude colors. It is actually hard to get your hands on sometimes because it is so popular. It is often sold out!
Blanc Type Matte Eyeshadow - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Purple Shades for Green Eyes
Purple eyeshadow is one of my favorite ways to bring out green eyes. I like lavender and mauve for softer daytime looks, then deepen the outer corner with plum or violet for more drama. These palettes and shimmer shades make it easy to create both su...
This purple palette includes both softer and bolder shades, so it can create an easy daytime look or a deeper evening eye. The mix of lavender, plum, and shimmer makes it especially useful for bringing out green eyes.
all amethyst pressed powder palette
This liner goes on very smoothly. It is very pigmented, so a little goes a long way. the brush end is perfect for blending the line so it isn't harsh.
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Stick
This sheer Super Shock Shadow adds a soft lavender tint and reflective shimmer without covering the colors underneath. I like it as a topper for purple eye looks or tapped lightly onto the center of the lid.
Fairy Coded Super Shock Shadow Variant 42385659330642
This nude color is perfect for the inner lid and up at the brow line. I also use it to mute any colors that are too dark.
Blanc Type Matte Eyeshadow - MAC | Ulta Beauty