When it comes to eyeshadows, the more colours we use the merrier. But if you have subpar blending skills and struggle with blending multiple eyeshadow shades to create a seamless look, worry not. We’ve come armed with inspo to help you nail the two-toned eye makeup look, without having to stress about the blending!
- 01. Mix colours with whites
- 02. Pair shimmer with matte
- 03. Add neon to the inner eye
- 04. One for each eye
- 05. Use pastels
01. Mix colours with whites
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Laundry rules dictate to never mix colours with whites, but this makeup technique has other ideas. You can practically mix any pigment with a white shadow to create a two-toned look.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Infinity Eye shadow Palette - Soft Nudes
02. Pair shimmer with matte
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This celestial eye makeup look may seem intimidating at first, but is pretty easy to do and requires little to no blending skills. Simply apply a brown matte eyeshadow as a base and then gently dab shimmer or loose pigment over it. Place the shimmer/pigment only on ⅔ of the lids — not going above the crease — to create this stunning look.
BB picks: Lakme 9 to 5 Eye Color Quartet Eye Shadow - Tanjore Rush
03. Add neon to the inner eye
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If you are a complete starter in the makeup game, use this simple trick to add a second tone in your shadow. Dab any neon pigment in the inner corner of the eye; it is dramatic, quirky and requires minimal blending to get right.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Infinity Eye Shadow Palette - Pink Paradise
04. One for each eye
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The mismatched eyeshadow trend baffled us at first. But given how adorable it looks, we have come to love it. To create your mismatched eyeshadow look, you can either choose complementary colours or hues that are complete contrast with each other — there are no rules with this one!
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Infinity Eye shadow Palette - Coral Sunset
05. Use pastels
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Pastel colours are comparatively easier to blend as opposed to metallics or deeply pigmented hues. So, if you do want to try your hand at blending, but with low chances of having to wipe it off, go for pastel colours. You can even take a cue from this look and leave them un-blended, with a distinctive line in-between, it’ll still work!
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Written by Sumona Bose on Nov 10, 2020
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!