5 Gold Eyeshadow looks that you can wear all year round

Gold is the kind of colour that can make your eyes pop with an elegant shimmer or be subtle for a more natural look. It has the ability to make any eye colour look amazing. Wearing gold eye makeup as an everyday staple can help with making your eyes look brighter and more awake. Gold eyeshadow is a timeless classic. It's rich, warm, and pairs beautifully with any look. Whether you're trying to achieve a natural look or perfecting your smokey eyes, gold can be the answer. But when do you wear gold eyeshadow? What colours should you pair it with? And how to do gold eye makeup or use it in your everyday makeup routine? Keep reading for some tips on how to wear gold eyeshadow looks, no matter what time of year!

Gold smokey eye 
 

Smokey eye has always been people’s favourite. When paired with gold, it will make you stand out from the rest of the crowd. Follow the steps given below and go, get your glam on!

Steps to follow - 

Start by prepping your eyes with a primer and a base makeup. 
 

Next, pickup a gold eyeshadow shade and start blending it with a brush. 
 

Once you are done blending, get a dark brown eyeshadow shade and apply it on your crease and outer corner of eye. Blend the gold and dark brown shades to create a deeper hue. 
 

Finally smear a little gold near your tear duct and waterline and complete the look with a thick black eyeliner. 

 

Simple gold makeup 
 

Who says gold makeup needs to be dramatic? Try this lighter shade of champagne gold for a natural look that won't crease throughout the day. 

Steps to follow-  

Prepping your eyelids with a primer is crucial, since it smooths your skin. 
 

Apply a base shade on the eyelids, so that later there are no harsh lines. 
 

Now gently smear a pack of gold eyeshadow, starting from the inner corner of your eye and blending it out near the crease. 
 

Add a dark brown shade on the outer crease and blend it away. 
 

Conceal the fallouts on the under eye and finish the look with a thin black eyeliner. 

 

Metallic eyeshadow 
 

Metallic eyeshadows are classy, and exude style and elegance. There's something about this look that radiates energy and confidence. However, things can get messy during the application. Master the metallic gold eyeshadow look for the ultimate festive look! 

Steps to follow - 

Never forget to apply the primer. It helps in the smooth application of the deep layers of shadows that you need for the look. 
 

Apply a base shadow evenly across your lids. 
 

Once the base is blended well, you can go ahead and pack the lids with some gold shimmer.
 

Load on some more gold pigment overall on the eye to get that metallic look.
 

Smear some gold on the brow bone as well and then apply soft brown shadow (one that matches the skin tone) over the crease. 
 

Finish the look with some kohl under the waterline and you're good for the entire night!
 

Rose gold eyeshadow 
 

This luminous shade of gold is a colour loved by everyone. Be it jewelry, mobile covers or makeup, rose gold is a colour that you just can't ignore. Try the following rose gold eyeshadow makeup and get ready for some jaw dropping reactions. 

Steps to follow - 

Before applying any shades on your eye, always prep your skin with a primer. Next apply some rose gold shimmer on your lids and brow bone. 
 

Add a slightly darker shade on the outer corner of the eye and blend it to add some depth. Blend the shade properly to avoid any harsh lines. 
 

For a more illuminated effect, smear some light gold shadow on your lower and upper lashes, as well as on the inner corner of the eye. 
 

You can apply a thin white eyeliner or a simple black liner will do. 
 

Gold and glitter eyeshadow 
 

What's more interesting than gold eyeshadow? Glitter eyeshadow! All that glitters can be when you try this ethereally gorgeous look. 

Steps to follow - 

Prep your eyelids with a primer and some base makeup. You can choose a  bronze shadow or light gold eyeshadow.
 

Next, smear some gold eyeshadow (a shade darker than previous) across your lids. 
 

To create some depth, apply a dark brown eyeshadow over your crease and the brow bone. Start from the inner corner of the eye and gently blend it out towards the outer crease.
 

Ensure that both the colours are blended well and there are no harsh lines. 

 

Once the shades are blended well, Use an adhesive to apply gold glitter over your lids. 

 

You can also apply some glitter near your tear duct or just some light gold eyeshadow would be alright. Ensure that you apply the glitter evenly over your lids and don’t miss a spot. 

 

Apply a thick black eyeliner and use mascara to elevate your lashes.  Finish the look with sprinkling some glitter under your eye and to the outer V and you're good to go. 

 

With the right shadow, you can make your eyes look like they're glowing. This is one of the many reasons why gold eyeshadow has become so popular. It's an ideal choice for any occasion, and it suits every skin tone. The tips will help you find the perfect shade of gold eyeshadow for you this season. Purplle has some of the finest makeup brands and items that will ensure the smooth application of your makeup.