How to do the nude eyeshadow makeup look

Very often we associate nude eye makeup as the no-makeup makeup look. However, there's more to this eyeshadow look. Nude eyeshadow is the perfect color when you want to make your eye color pop. It also works great when you’re not feeling like wearing dark colors, but still want to make your eyes look dramatic. Straight up brown, cool light browns, and warm light browns are all great colors to try when using nude eyeshadow. It can also be used as a base for a smokey eye, as the main color on the lids, or as a subtle highlight under the brows to give your eyes that extra pop!  Although it doesn’t seem like much, it can give your whole makeup look a completely new vibe. 

For those who have never tried it, nude eyeshadow is a great place to start because it’s easy to do and looks beautiful on most skin tones. If you want your eyes to make a statement, this is the look you must go for! 

To get the perfect nude eye look, these are some of the things you will generally need: 

1. Primer to keep your makeup looking fresh all day. 
   
    
2. Light colored eyeshadow to highlight the brow bone and inner corner of your eyelids. 
   
    
3. Bronzer or blush for contour. 
   
    
4. Pencil eyeliner in black, brown, or dark grey
   
    

However there's more to the nude eyeshadow and just the no-makeup makeup look. Here are some tips on how to do nude eye makeup looks. Re-create these casual yet chic styles and be ready to rock every party!

The basic nude eyeshadow 

 

Nude eyeshadow is all about subtlety. These colours seamlessly blend with your skin tone so it looks natural. The best part about this look is that it can be achieved with any eyeshadow color or eye color. To get the perfect nude eye look, some of the things you need are- Primer, light colored eyeshadow to highlight the brow bone and inner corner of your eyelids, bronzer or blush for contour, nude eyeliner (black, brown, or dark grey)

Steps to follow - 

• Start by applying a basic foundation. Then choose three gradient colours that are close to your skin colour.  
  
   
• Apply the lightest colour on your lid, then move to a shade higher and apply it over the crease. 
  
   
• Blend the two colours properly so that there are no harsh lines. 
  
   
• Define the crease with the darkest shade and complete the look with a simple thin eyeliner. 
  
   

Nude cat eyes 

 

It's time to give the iconic eye makeup look a turnover. This neutral cat eye makeup is elegant, sophisticated and goes well on all occasions. Another perk of this look is that it's the easiest to do and it saves a lot of time. Follow the steps given below to recreate this look- 

Steps to follow- 

• Create a clean base with a primer and neutral eyeshadow shades (beige, brown, etc) 
  
   
• Make sure that all the harsh lines are gone and you have a clear eyelid. 
  
   
• Then use a dark brown liquid eyeliner to draw the classic cat eye flick.
  
   

Smokey nude eyes 

 

Who doesn't love a smokey eye? However sometimes, this look can get too loud, when all we need is a soft subtle, understated yet gorgeous look. What if we tell you that you can still wear the smokey eye look without it being too funky? The nude smokey eyes are the perfect fit for days when you want to flaunt your skin and look effortlessly gorgeous. Follow the steps given below to recreate this look - 

Steps to follow-

• Do a base makeup and use a primer to set your skin.
  
   
• Then smear a light brown shade across your lids, lashline, crease and brows.
  
   
• Use a darker shade to highlight your brows and crease. Blend the dark and medium shadows on the entire lid, blending and extending colour to reach the line you created. 
  
   
• Blend out the colours, extending upto your brows to get that smokey effect.
  
   

Shimmery nude eye 

 

Add some sparkle to your daily life with this exciting nude eye makeup look. A perfect eyeshadow for your formal parties or event, this is a makeup look you must try. It’s easy to do and looks beautiful on most skin tones. To get the perfect shimmery eye look, these are the things you need to do.

Steps to follow- 

• Start by applying a matte brown or peach base all over the eyelid. This will help everything blend together seamlessly. 
  
   
• Next, take a small amount of light pink or peach shade and use that as your main highlight color on the center of your lids. 
  
   
• Now that your base makeup is done, coat your lids and crease area with some light bronze or silver glitter. 
  
   
• Finish with a dark brown liner along the lash line and mascara for extra definition.
   
   

These were just some of the many ways you can wear nude eyeshadows. Off with the process of trial and error you can create your own new eyeshadow looks. So get your own eyeshadow palettes from Purplle and do your DIY makeup.