Reader question: Easy eyeshadow palette recommendations, please! I’m terrible at eyeshadow! —Sherry Pyles For makeup novices, strategic pigment placement—i.e. eyeshadow—can be preeetty intimidating. With no straightforward guide on what goes where and so many potential places to swipe (crease, inner corner, outer corner, middle lid), how’s a girl to choose the right blend of hues? If you’re new to eyeshadow but curious to dip your toes into more color, welcome! It’s (arguably) the most fun and versatile makeup category out there, so you’re bound to have lots of fun experimenting. Now, if you feel like you’ve nailed the logistics of how to apply eyeshadow but are still unsure of which palettes to go for, you’ve come to the right place. As an eyeshadow enthusiast who experiments with makeup for a living, I’ve compiled the best palettes that complement every skin tone and eye color. Each option includes light, medium, and dark shades that create definition without making it hyper-evident that you’re wearing eyeshadow. And remember: Apply small amounts of product during application—unless you’re going for a radical statement look (which I’m assuming is not the reason you’re here), less is more.
Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Beginners
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