Good shadows for an all over wash of colour?

[radarlove]

I don't wear eyeshadow every day, but sometimes I'm looking for something to give my look a bit of extra oomph during the day. If I don't feel like doing a whole look I like to use just one colour because I think it adds some dimension but doesn't look too "done", if you know what I mean.

What are your favourites for shadows that look great alone as an all over wash? My favourite so far is Arena (LOVE) but I want to expand my collection a bit...

I have dark brown hair, green eyes and I'm pale with freckles!

 

[jdechant]

Ohhh..I bet satin taupe would look amazing on you!!

 

[hawaii02]

I used Shore Leave yesterday for all over color. Sometimes, it's Grand Entrance and my matte brown (lid).

 

[radarlove]

Satin Taupe is definitely on my list!

 

[jdechant]

Have you tried Amber lights?? Thats really pretty on its own as well..

 

[radarlove]

No I only have 4 MAC eyeshadows

but my list is growing every day. In the past I haven't been a big shadow person but I bought Arena recently and it makes such a huge different when I wear it, it's like night and day. I look so much more polished without looking overly made up!

I've been eyeing Amber Lights, I think I'd like it a lot.

 

[user79]

Woodwinked, Satin Taupe, Copperplate from MAC

 

[jdechant]

^^ Yah woodwinked is another nice brown that you need to have!!

 

[ndn-ista]

I use indianwood paint pot sometimes alone, I am NC42 for reference, but I have darker lids (dark circles, ughh hate it so much) but bc of the darker lid, indianwood alone looks great! and the formula is SO easy to work with.

I also love Smashbox Champagne eyeshadow alone, I am actually wearing it today and some Mac's Sketch eyeshadow in the outer corners, and I got alot of compliments.

 

[macosophy]

all that glitters

 

[MrsMay]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawaii02 I used Shore Leave yesterday for all over color. Sometimes, it's Grand Entrance and my matte brown (lid).

I was going to say exactly this! for an all over wash I usually use either Shore Leave or Grand Entrance (or even Lily White pigment if you use pigments)

If I want a bit of definition I ususally add a little bit of Gold Stroke pigment in the crease (or Satin Taupe eyeshadow).

 

[iluvmac]

I like Groundwork as a wash all over my lid.

 

[myystiqueen]

i personally adore woodwinked for all over wash colour... or perhaps satin taupe.... ^^

 

[ohnna-lee]

If I am wearing a peach or more subdued blush... which typically I am I take the blush and swip both lids to make it all intermingle nicely. Just to define the crease so the brow bone and lid are still natural. It works for me, I am NC15.

I also like Melon pigment, and Bamboom paint.

 

[Mabelle]

amber lights!
all that glitters.
woodwinked.
blonde's gold pigment (wet on the lid to look foiled and dry on the brownbone)

 

[Calhoune]

I second All That Glitters, it's my favourite mac shadow, and it's a wonderful neutral wash!

 

[User67]

All That Glitters or Motif

 

[SpringDancer]

All That Glitters, Satin Taupe, Amber Lights, Woodwinked

 

[cetati]

Cocomotion pigment
Woodwinked e/s
Honesty e/s

All very pretty neutrals.