20 Eyeshadow Looks With Soft Neutrals, Bright Colors and Sparkle
Looking for eyeshadow looks that give you a little something different to try? Think soft brown lids, bright purple wings or pink with a sprinkle of sparkle.
These ideas range from simple neutral shades to colorful combinations with plenty of little details worth saving.
You can keep things simple or go all out. I especially love the unexpected color pairings here. Pick your favorite shades first, then decide whether you want a sharp wing, a smoky edge or a little extra shine.
Eyeshadow ideas to save for your next makeup look
soft brown and long lashes
We’re starting off with this pretty brown eye look. The softly shaded lid and darker lash line keep the colors simple while the long lashes add a little drama.
If you want to follow this look, keep the shadow beneath your lower lashes soft and close to the eye.
pink shimmer and berry accents
How cute is this pink combination? I love the pale shimmer on the lids with that brighter berry shade underneath the eyes.
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Try keeping most of your color along the lower lash line like this. The glossy pink lips are a lovely finishing touch.
a sparkling jeweled curve
I am obsessed with this jeweled eye look. The little gold-colored stars tucked between the clear gems are so pretty!
The curved row sits above soft brown shadow, with a sparkling gold-colored wing below. Save this one if you want your eye makeup to include more than shadow and liner.
silver lids and blue wings
If you are looking for a bold color pairing, this one is for you. Bright silver shimmer covers the inner lids while deep blue stretches out into pointed wings.
Bring a little blue beneath your lower lashes too if you want to follow the same look.
barely-there neutral shades
Don’t want to go all out with bright colors? No problem!
This subtle neutral eye has a light wash of shadow, pale inner corners and defined lashes. I love how understated the lids look beside the glossy lips.
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purple along the lower lashes
This purple wing may just be one of my favorites here. The color runs beneath the eye and sweeps upward at the outer corner, leaving most of the upper lid neutral.
Try this placement if you want a bright eye look without covering your whole lid in color.
olive green sparkle
I love this green shimmer with the dark pointed liner. The tiny gold-colored sparkles are especially pretty across the lid and beneath the inner corner.
Keep the surrounding shadow a soft brown if you want the same mix of green and neutral shades.
gold and burnt orange
How gorgeous is this gold and orange pairing? The gold sits across the inner lid while burnt orange fills the crease and outer corner.
A little orange beneath the lower lashes brings the colors together. I’d keep that detail if you’re trying this look.
mint green and plum
If you want your colorful makeup to look a little different, try mint green with plum. The pale green sits toward the inner lids beside a much deeper purple shade.
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I am obsessed with these two colors together. You don’t need to add sparkle for this pairing to be beautiful.
golden brown lids
If you’re looking for a shimmery look that sticks to neutral shades, go with this golden lid and brown outer corner. The long upper lashes and touch of gold beneath the eye make it a little dressier.
blue beneath the eyes
This is the same silver-and-blue look shown earlier, so here’s another detail worth saving: the blue along the lower lash line. It connects with the broad outer wings rather than stopping at the corner.
If you’re recreating it, keep the bright silver at the inner corners too. I love that part of the combination.
a soft black smoky wing
Want something darker without adding bright color? This smoky eye is for you.
Black shadow stretches beyond the outer corner, with softer brown above it and a little silver sparkle at the inner corner.
Try a softly blended edge instead of a crisp liner wing to follow this shape.
copper all around
I am obsessed with this copper shimmer. The reddish-brown outer corner looks gorgeous beside the brighter center of the lid.
Bring the copper beneath your lower lashes if you want the same all-around color. Don’t forget that pale inner-corner highlight.
pastel rainbow sparkle
How cute is this colorful eye? There’s yellow at the inner corner, pink across the lid and a soft lavender-blue shade toward the outer edge.
The scattered sparkle is my favorite part. For your own version, choose an eye-safe shimmer rather than craft glitter.
sparkling berry pink
This is another pretty way to wear pink, but it’s a little bolder than the pale shimmer above. I love the deeper berry shade at the outer lid and the little sparkling flecks.
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The pink cheeks and dark-edged glossy lips are worth saving too if you want inspiration for the whole makeup look.
icy shimmer and black liner
Don’t want to add lots of different colors? No problem there! Try this pale silver shimmer with a sharp black wing.
The brightest shine sits around the inner corners and inner lids. I’d keep the outer shadow soft and neutral, just like this.
turquoise inner corners
This is one of my favorite little color details on the list. The turquoise inner corners are so pretty beside the smoky gray-purple lids.
Try a small patch of bright shimmer here if you like darker eye makeup but want something different from your usual pale highlight.
pink with yellow accents
The yellow lower lashes are such a fun detail! This look pairs them with a yellow lower rim, rosy pink shadow and scattered shimmer over the lid.
If you’re trying colored lashes, choose a mascara intended for lashes. You could keep the pink shadow and skip the yellow lower rim for a simpler variation.
lime shimmer and dark wings
Bring a little brightness to your makeup with this lime-green shimmer. I love the sparkling inner corners and the dark shadow stretching outward.
Keep the green toward the inner part of your lids if you want to follow this look rather than wearing it all over.
soft pink and brown
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty pink and brown eye look. The pale pink lids blend into deeper brown outer corners, with dark liner close to the upper lashes.
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I’d choose this one if you want soft color without lots of sparkle. The glossy nude lips look lovely with it.
