Sometimes you just want a bit of something on your eyes but don't want to put in loads of effort! Maybe you're running late, you've got an active day ahead of you or you're planning something really chilled out. For those days, easy eyeshadow is essential and these are my favourites for that sort of look.
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Sunset Blvd | $5 | I looove this cream eyeshadow formula - it has this interesting sponge texture. This is a stunning wash of colour in a nude shade with a subtle golden sheen. It's beautiful all over the lid, especially for a golden summery makeup look, and can be applied in seconds using your finger. It's so long-lasting and I've worn this in the heat for hours on end without it creasing.
H&M Eye Shadow Act Your Beige | £4.99 | I can never seem to find this shade online but definitely check it out in-store. It's a really nice eyeshadow formula that has the perfect level of pigment for a 'one swipe' eyeshadow look. It has quite a crumbly texture but still lasts well on me. What I really love is that the soft, satin sheen places this somewhere in-between a matte and a shimmer finish.
Inglot Aquastic Cream Eye Shadow in 15* | £13 | This is one of the few wet-look liquid eyeshadows that doesn't matte down when it dries but is still amazingly long-wearing.You can just swipe this super-pigmented formula directly onto the lid and blend out the edges - you really don't need to use a lot of product! It has a metallic finish in a neutral-toned taupe-brown shade.
MAC Peintures Paint in Bamboom | £16 | Get it while you can because this liquid-cream eyeshadow is being discontinued! It's a pinky-brown colour that has warm and taupe-y undertones at the same time (somehow!) It has a really subtle golden sheen running through it, which is what makes it unique in my collection. It's very opaque and pigmented, so you don't need much product at all. It blends beautifully but sets down and has amazing longevity.
By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Bronze Moon | £29 | This is stunning if you're willing to make the splurge! The texture is just so smooth, it glides right onto the lid and has a dewy, wet-look finish. It sets down to a lasting finish without losing that beautiful finish and can also be used as a liner. It looks so amazing and multidimensional that it makes it look as though you made way more effort than you did! The colour is a classic, fool-proof brown bronze that's neither overly cool nor too warm.
Make Up Geek Eyeshadow Pan in Frappe | £4.95 | I rarely go for matte all over the lid, but there's something about this shade that really works. You can just take a large fluffy brush and blend it across the lid and into the crease in seconds. I really love the smooth, easy-to-blend formula, as it's so pigmented and lasts incredibly well (plus has minimal fallout). It's a matte mid-toned caramel brown with very warm undertones.
MAC Pro Refill Eyeshadow Pan in Woodwinked | £10 | I've hit pan on this shade, which should give you a clue as to how much I love it! It's another one of those shades that's so multifaceted, it looks as though you applied several shades when really it's just a wash of one colour. It also has a soft metallic sheen that's not overly shimmery. The shade itself is is a warm mid-toned golden-bronze brown shimmer. It lasts incredibly well on me and it isn't a crazy-pigmented formula, though that really works for me when I'm going for this sort of look.
Make Up Geek Foiled Eyeshadow Pan in Grandstand | £7.95 | I absolutely love these foiled eyeshadows because they have this insane pigment and give a smooth, dewy-shimmer finish that's stunning on the eyes and has pretty decent longevity. It's definitely the sort of shade that looks beautiful even when worn alone; it's a coppery rose gold that's warm in undertone but still remains very wearable.
What are your favourite 'quick and easy' eyeshadow picks?
Disclosure - products marked * were sent to me for consideration however all opinions remain my own.
Such a good selection - although my default all-over shade is matte! If I don't know what to wear, I'll go for a ton of MAC's Soft Brown all over.
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Ooh I'll have to check that shade out xx
DeleteI love frappe it's one of my go to shadows! xx
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MAC Woodwinked is lovely, really need to wear it more!
ReplyDeletePhilippa x
Frappe is one of my favourite lid shades! I love Sun set BLVD. I must dig out my By Terry shadows xx
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I definitely try and get my money's worth out of the By Terry ones haha xx
DeleteThe By Terry Bronze moon looks so so stunning ! I'm always so easily tempted to splurge on pretty make up! xx
ReplyDeleteFrances Kayleigh | Style Travel Beauty
The Colourpop super shock shadows are amazing!
ReplyDeleteCandice | Beauty Candy Loves
Woodwinked, Patina & Soba are three of my easy, everyday favourite colours! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
I need to dig Patina back out - I used to love that shade! xx
DeleteDefinitely want to try something from H&M's makeup range, sounds so good and they're so affordable!
ReplyDeleteAnika xo | anikamay.co.uk
I loveee the too faced chocolate bar palette for everyday looks! Also, I need to try the h&m range, I've heard such good things!
ReplyDeleteLiv| Fairyfondant
I've still never tried that palette, though it has my name written all over it! xx
DeleteI purchased ColourPop's Sunset Blvd after reading your blog, and now I'm obsessed! I even have backups. Thank you! Love your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteGlad you love it! I currently have 2 backups haha xx
DeleteThese are all such gorgeous shades!
ReplyDeleteLotte | www.lottebeautybox.blogspot.co.uk
I need to get at least one Inglot Cream Eyeshadow, in Portugal all the bloggers rave about this product! xx
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It's so good! xx
DeleteThe By Terry's one is beautiful ! You make me want to buy it !
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These are all such gorgeous shades!
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That Inglot shadow looks so dreamy! My favourite easy eyeshadow is Trick from the Naked 3 palette, I find it so easy to just swipe it on and go
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Beautiful round up Jasmine! I adore By Terry Blackstar in Bronze Moon too! Got to check out H&M Act Your Beige! Thanks for sharing!xo
ReplyDeleteIt's so underrated - hope you like it too :) xx
DeleteColourPop eyeshadows are everything! xx
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe I haven't tried any H&M makeup yet. That shade is perfect and I don't mind a crumbly shadow as long as it lasts on the lid. Also, that pun is too cute haha! xxx
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I LOVE my By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Frozen Quartz, I'm desperate to pick up another and Bronze Moon is definitely calling out to me! xx
ReplyDeleteGemma Louise
Great colors, I love Jace by Luna cosmetics, its a nice pale color for a nice no makeup look
ReplyDeleteGreat colors, I love Jace by Luna cosmetics, its a nice pale color for a nice no makeup look
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