A Guide To Find The Perfect Eyeshadow Colours For Different Skin Tones

Foundation & concealer? Shade match, check! Blush & highlighter? Adding the perfect glow, double check! Eyeshadow colours? Still figuring out the best one for your skin tone…

Eyeshadows and lipsticks are two makeup products that add the fun & experimental aspect to any makeup routine. But if you thought that just any and every eyeshadow colour works for every skin tone, think again. Just figuring out what colour eyeshadow for brown eyes, blue, or green eyes isn’t enough; to make your look pop, you need to find shades that complement your skin tone. And with the number of eyeshadow palette options, it can be even more overwhelming to find the right eyeshadow colours for your skin tone. Fret not, we’ve got you covered with this eyeshadow guide that will help you pick the right one to create cool eyeshadow looks with. 

Based on your skin tones, here’s how to pick the best eyeshadow colours. 

• Fair Skin Tone 

Deep reds, pinks, and greys are not very fair skin tone-friendly as they can give your face a bruised, sleep-deprived, or dull look. Opt for lighter shades that are just a few shades darker than your natural skin tone. Pick formulas with a sheer pigment, and opt for shades like gold, champagne, or rosy pinks to complement your natural skin tone. You can even experiment with bronze or soft plum shades depending on what look you have in mind. 

• Medium Skin Tone

If you fall under this skin tone category, then you’re in luck because you have more options to choose from, which means more space to experiment! Warm and deep eyeshadow colours are the best bets for medium skin tones. Metallic shades, such as rose gold and bronze, also make for an ideal choice for this skin tone. However, if you do want to avoid certain colours, then mauve and matte browns are the ones to stay away from. 

• Deep Skin Tone 

Sheer shades or colours close to white are a big no-no for deep skin tones. These shades can make deep skin tones look ashy and pale. The best eyeshadow colours for deep skin tones are those that create a contrast. Vibrant shades like greens, blues, and purples can look flattering on this skin tone, but if you’re looking to keep it subtle with neutrals, then opt for bronze or copper shades. 

Based on your skin’s undertones, here’s how to pick the best eyeshadow colours. 

• Cool Undertone 

Naturally cooler colours best complement cool undertones. Opt for colours like silvers, blues, turquoise green, or purple shades like violet and mauve. Whether you have a fair, medium or dark skin tone, if you have a cool undertone, then these shades are ideal to create cool eyeshadow looks. 

• Warm Undertone 

If you have a warm undertone, then pick shades that fall on the warmer side as well to best complement your complexion. Warm gold, coral gold, bronze, plums, and champagne colours are some of the best eyeshadow colours to experiment with on warm undertones, irrespective of your skin tone. 

• Neutral Undertone 

For those falling under this undertone, you’re in luck because you get the best of both worlds. You have a free hand to experiment with both cool and warm-toned shades alike. But if you still want to find a differentiation of when to use what, here it is: use warmer shades for more subtle, sultry looks, and use cool-toned shades to create a vibrant, cool eyeshadow look. 

Now, irrespective of which undertone or skin tone you fall under, there’s one eyeshadow palette that will solve everyone’s needs — the Simply Nam Dawn to Dusk Eyeshadow Palette.

Here are all the reasons why it’s the ultimate eyeshadow palette to create cool eyeshadow looks. 

• Offers 10 versatile shades, which include matte, metallic, and foil finish shades.

• Revolutionary powder-to-cream formula with buttery smooth textures for easy, fuss-free application. 

• Long-wear, crease-free formula that stays put without budging for long hours. 

• Dual coating technology that offers long-lasting colour payoff and ease of application. 

• Rich matte pigments and superior light reflecting pigments for metallic & foil finish shades that offer a radiant effect.

• Ideal for all Indian skin tones, and designed to be used by pros & newbies alike. 

• Vegan, clean formula that’s free from nasties like parabens and mineral oil. 

Create endless looks with 10 stunning shades that offer a rich colour payoff, and stay put from dawn to dusk, literally!  

And now for the best part of the eyeshadow guide — the step-by-step application tutorial to create cool eyeshadow looks. 

Step 1: Prep your lids 

To get your eyelids ready for some eyeshadow magic, first, start with an eyeshadow primer. This, like a face primer, will help create an even, smooth base for your eyeshadow look. Doing this will also help get a better colour payoff. If you don’t have an eyeshadow primer, use a neutral colour to create an even-toned base for the rest of your look. 

Step 2: Pick your eyeshadow colours

The best way to determine which colour is best for your look is by understanding the occasion you’re getting ready for. This will help you choose the right kind of shades for the look you desire. 

Tip - Pick neutral or pinkish matte shade for a subtle day-time look, and top it off with a light shimmer if the occasion calls for it. For evening or night-time events, go big on experimentation and on the shimmer with metallic & foil finish shades. 

Step 3: Blend it like a pro 

First create the base with a neutral shade, then build on it with colours of your choice. Blend it out using an eyeshadow brush. First create depth by defining your crease, then continue to deposit colour to middle section of your eyelids. Keep lighter shades closer to the eyebrows and go darker as you move closer to the eyes. 

Step 4: Finishing touches 

To complete the look, top this off with an eyeliner from the Simply Nam The Ultimate Kajal Range. With 4 versatile shades to choose from, pick the colour that matches your look the best. Follow it up with a coat or two of mascara. If you want to dial up the drama, then add a some falsies to the corners of your eyes from the Simply Nam Flawless Eyelashes Pro Cluster Lashes. This will help you get fluttery lashes that will take your eyeshadow look to the next level!