How to Wear Purple Eyeshadow

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Last Updated: November 14, 2021

Purple is a very versatile color that can look good basically no matter what you do. It looks good on any eye color with any combination of colors. Use just one shade of purple for a pop of color. Use contrasting colors for a bold, statement look. Use glitter to add a pop of glam.

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Using One Shade of Purple

A primer really helps eyeshadow to blend better and stay longer. When applying make sure to fully blend it out.
A light seashell color works best.

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Using your brush of choice pack the color directly onto the lid. It doesn't need to be super neat since you will be blending later.
Use small circular motions and blend up and out to diffuse the color. Blending may take a little while but it's worth it to get the perfect eyeshadow look. You know you're done blending when there are no harsh lines and everything is smooth and your ideal smokiness.
Blending can take some of the color away so you may need to use your first brush to apply more color to get your ideal level of opaqueness.
You can use the same brush from before or a thinner one.
Do the same thing as on the lid and blend out in small circular motions. Make sure to go easy on the blending. It is quite easy to overdo and look like a 12 year old emo kid.
If you want a more natural look, brown is always the way to go alongside the purple eyeshadow ^{[1]
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Doing a Purple Smoky Eye

Simply pat on with brush or finger for better blending and staying power.
Use windscreen wiper motions to really get into the crease. Using a light color will help blending when using darker colors.
Really work it into the outer corner to deepen the eye. The darker the corner the darker the shadow it creates.
It can be a lighter purple or silver or any other shimmery color you want. This helps to add more dimension to the eye.
It can be a purple color, or you may prefer a shimmery beige highlight color. This really helps to open up the eyes and make them look bigger.
Use any mascara you want. If you want, put on a set of fake lashes, or just curl your lashes and put on mascara.

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Combining Purple with Different Colors or Using Glitter

You can apply to the outer corner, inner corner, or center of eyelid. If you have hooded eyes, put it in the center of your eye. When you blink you can flash a little bold color. The inner corner or outer corner works too. Honestly, you can basically do anything.
Use a glitter glue like the Nyx one to apply glitter directly to the eye. You could go for the inner corner or center of the lid which will make any makeup look more glam.
Nearly any color can look great with purple. Literally. Any color. Bright blues and yellows and reds. Makeup is all about being creative and combining contrasting colors makes for very bold statement looks.

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How do you make your eyeshadow look bold?

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Pair your purple shadow with a hot pink liner. You can also mix a matte purple shade with a multi-chrome liner.

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What colors look good with purple eyeshadow?

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Black eyeliner always looks really nice with purple shadow. If you'd like to go a more natural route, add some brown to your look.

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How do I wear lavender, lilac or amethyst eyeshadow?

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Try pairing it with cool-toned shadows or just pat one light shade on the lid and in the crease for an everyday look. You could also use them with blues and greens for a more editorial look. Just remember that if you're going to use tones of color, pair it with a nude lip to keep the eyes the focus.

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Blending is very important. Blending can save nearly any eyeshadow look.

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Use different brushes for every color to avoid muddiness.

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How to Wear Purple Eyeshadow

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Using One Shade of Purple

Doing a Purple Smoky Eye

Combining Purple with Different Colors or Using Glitter

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