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Chocolate eyeshadow gives way to grey for summer, with tips on primers, brushes, day and night looks, and shade matching for blue, green, hazel and brown eyes.
Chocolate eyeshadow was everywhere this winter, but with summer on the horizon, it's time to mix it up and embrace the flattering 50 shades of grey with everything from soft dove to slick dolphin, charcoal and gun-metal.
How to Apply Grey Eyeshadow
Our favourite shades come in an easy-to-apply creamy finish. These versatile tones can carry a look from a subtle daytime wash to a bold evening smoky eye. Begin by prepping lids with an eyeshadow primer or a dab of concealer, blended out with a hoof-shaped eyeshadow brush, which is great for working over the mobile lid.
Then, apply your grey shadow up to just below the brow line. To soften the look for day, run a soft-taupe powdered shadow over the top of the grey. For night, build intensity with a soft-charcoal kohl pencil drawn under the lower lashes and as close to the top lashes as possible.
Finally, blend to soften the edges. This will create the perfect smoky eye. For grey-shadow shade selection, blue eyes suit silvery greys; for green and hazel eyes, choose a soft mushroom, and for brown eyes, charcoal is a great contrast. Finish with two coats of black mascara to top and bottom lashes.
The combination of grey shadow and defined lashes keeps the focus on the eyes. The story appears in Sunday Life. A Getty Images photograph accompanies the feature. Also in Sunday Life, a dietitian gives a blunt assessment of an artist's diet of tea and a Caramello Koala.
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Grey Shades for Every Eye Colour
With grey eyeshadow, the key is preparation and blending. A primer or concealer creates a smooth base, while the hoof-shaped brush makes it easy to work across the mobile lid. The day look stays soft with a taupe powder layered over the grey. For evening, the charcoal kohl pencil adds depth along the lower and upper lash lines before blending.
Shade selection matters as much as application. Silvery greys flatter blue eyes, soft mushroom suits green and hazel eyes, and charcoal offers a strong contrast for brown eyes. Two coats of black mascara on top and bottom lashes complete the look, tying the grey shadow and kohl together. The trend marks a shift from winter's chocolate tones toward cooler greys for summer, offering a range from soft dove to slick dolphin, charcoal and gun-metal.
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