Step by Step Orange and Taupe eyeshadow tutorial

Ever since I wore a blush as eyeshadow in THIS post, I've been obsessed with wearing bright colours on my eyes. Even though it might sound scary, it actually won't necessarily make you look like a clown, and can in fact really brighten your face.

Here is a photo where I used orange and taupe eyeshadows to come up with a wearable day time look.

Outdoors, no flash

I realise some people might still find it scary to wear bright orange on the eyes, so hopefully this little tutorial will help. You can try this tutorial with any bright shade, you don't have to stick with the orange. But by using a taupe shade in the crease you can tone down the look to make it something you're more comfortable with.

Step by Step Orange & Taupe look

Step 1: Apply a creamy white base to make the colours really stand out. I used NYX jumbo pencil in Milk.
Step 2: Using a flat brush pack on a bright eyeshadow on the lid. I used Missha eyeshadow in OR204.
Step 3: Apply a little bit of the same bright eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye and a little bit below the lashline.

Step 4: Apply a taupe shade in the crease and outer V. I used Missha eyeshadow in BR203
Step 5: Using a fluffy brush blend any harsh edges
Step 6: Apply a white eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye. I used Missha eyeshadow in WH203

Step 7: Apply a black pencil eyeliner on the top lashline, giving a small flick at the end. I used Jordana color extend pencil in Black
Step 8: (optional) Go over the pencil with a liquid liner. I used Face of Australis Liquid liner in black.
Step 9: Finish with 2 coats of mascara. I used Maybelline The Falsies in blackest black.


Products Used

EYES
Mishha Orange (OR204) - lid
Missha Taupe (BR203) - crease
Missha White (WH203) - inner corner
Jordana Color Extend eyeliner in Black
FOA Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Maybelline The Falsies Mascara in Blackest Black

FACE
Revlon New Complexion Oil-Control Foundation in Sand
MAC MSNF Powder in Light/Medium
Illamasqua Disobey to Contour
Milani Luminoso Blush

LIPS
Australis Colour Inject lipstick in Honky Tonk

The final look

Outdoors, no flash

I hope you found this tutorial useful. Let me know if you're comfortable using colour on the eyes or if you prefer your neutrals.