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THE MINERALISSIMA EYESHADOW GUIDE
Play with colour.
Eyeshadow.
Your eyes.
Your colours.
From your first soft taupe to a green look that turns heads. Find your colours, learn the techniques and make every eye look your own.
THE QUICK ANSWER
Which eyeshadow suits you? Start with the look you want: soft and natural, luminous or bold. Copper and bronze often create lovely contrast with blue eyes; mauve and purple with green eyes. Brown eyes offer room to play with green, gold and purple. Hazel and grey eyes can work beautifully with warm and cool shades. Your eye colour is a starting point, not a rule: skin tone, undertone and personal taste matter too.
01 / FIND YOUR COLOURS
Which shades make
your eyes stand out?
Choose your eye colour for a softer pairing, a contrasting accent and a practical three-shade combination.
Copper, peach and warm browns
Warm copper, peach and bronze often add contrast beside blue eyes. For something quieter, matte taupe creates a soft base without a strong colour statement.
Soft: Tender with Jet Lag. More glow: Flare on the mobile lid.
SMALL DETAIL, BIG DIFFERENCE
Place shimmer just at the centre of the lid and soften its edge. You decide how much warmth to add.
Your four shades
Your suggested quad
Peach & Copper
Four shades, one colour recipe. Wear them together or keep it simple with a soft base and one accent.
Base & transitionTenderView shade ↗
Depth & accentJet LagView shade ↗
On the lidFlareView shade ↗
HighlightTiaraView shade ↗Together €35,80
4 full-size eyeshadow refills · palette sold separately
Choose a palette ↗Gold, green and blue-purple
Brown eyes suit a wide range of combinations. Gold-bronze can echo their warmth; green and blue-purple offer a more noticeable colour contrast.
Soft: Jet Lag with a little Samba. More colour: Eden at the outer corner. Add a small highlight with Tiara.
SMALL DETAIL, BIG DIFFERENCE
Start with one colourful accent. A little Eden at the outer corner gives a neutral look a personal touch.
Your four shades
Your suggested quad
Golden Olive
Four shades, one colour recipe. Wear them together or keep it simple with a soft base and one accent.
Base & transitionJet LagView shade ↗
On the lidSambaView shade ↗
Depth & accentEdenView shade ↗HighlightTiaraView shade ↗Together €35,80
4 full-size eyeshadow refills · palette sold separately
Choose a palette ↗Pink, mauve and purple
Pink and purple shades can visually emphasise green eyes. From soft powder pink to a blue-purple sheen, choose the intensity you enjoy.
Soft: Breeze with Jet Lag. More colour: a small Festival accent.
SMALL DETAIL, BIG DIFFERENCE
Keep your accent close to the lash line if you want to experiment gently. Green on green eyes is welcome too.
Your four shades
Your suggested quad
Soft Violet
Four shades, one colour recipe. Wear them together or keep it simple with a soft base and one accent.
Base & transitionBreezeView shade ↗Depth & accentJet LagView shade ↗
On the lidFestivalView shade ↗HighlightTiaraView shade ↗Together €35,80
4 full-size eyeshadow refills · palette sold separately
Choose a palette ↗Gold-bronze, olive and taupe
Hazel eyes often mix green, brown and gold. Bronze shimmer complements the warmer tones; olive green offers a different direction.
Soft: Jet Lag and Samba. More colour: Evergreen at the outer corner.
SMALL DETAIL, BIG DIFFERENCE
Check your look in daylight too. Lighting, skin tone and the colour on your lid influence which tones stand out.
Your four shades
Your suggested quad
Bronze & Olive
Four shades, one colour recipe. Wear them together or keep it simple with a soft base and one accent.
Base & transitionJet LagView shade ↗On the lidSambaView shade ↗
Depth & accentEvergreenView shade ↗HighlightTiaraView shade ↗Together €35,80
4 full-size eyeshadow refills · palette sold separately
Choose a palette ↗Taupe, soft pink and warm accents
Grey eyes invite cool, soft taupe and powder pink, or a contrasting warm accent. No single shade always changes or enhances grey eyes.
Soft: Breeze with Jet Lag. More depth: Dark Roast close to the lashes. Add a small highlight with Tiara.
SMALL DETAIL, BIG DIFFERENCE
Choose a direction: a quiet cool base or a warm accent. This keeps the combination easy to work with.
Your four shades
Your suggested quad
Soft Taupe
Four shades, one colour recipe. Wear them together or keep it simple with a soft base and one accent.
Base & transitionBreezeView shade ↗On the lidJet LagView shade ↗
Depth & accentDark RoastView shade ↗HighlightTiaraView shade ↗Together €35,80
4 full-size eyeshadow refills · palette sold separately
Choose a palette ↗Product photos offer a colour reference. Skin tone, lighting and screen settings affect how a shade appears.
02 / BEYOND EYE COLOUR
Find colours that
feel like you.
The same eyeshadow can look different on fair, medium and deep skin. Consider contrast with your skin, your undertone and how much colour you enjoy wearing.
Warm
Peach, copper, caramel and gold-bronze can complement a warm overall look. Tender, Flare and Samba are useful starting points. A cooler shade can create deliberate contrast.
Cool
Powder pink, mauve and taupe can create a softer combination with a cool overall look. Try Breeze and Jet Lag as a starting point. Add warm shimmer if you prefer it.
Neutral / olive
You do not have to choose strictly warm or cool. Compare a taupe base with gold-bronze or olive green. A very pale pink can look different on olive skin than you expect: try a light layer first.
Fair, medium or deep: think about contrast
For a soft look, choose a base shade close to your skin tone. For depth, choose a noticeably darker colour; for brightness, choose a shade that stands out. A very pale base can create strong contrast on deeper skin. On fair skin, Dark Roast may already look intense. Start with a small amount and build gradually.
03 / REAL PEOPLE. REAL LOOKS.
José’s green
eye look.
This is José’s real Mineralissima look. Light green, olive, dark green and black show how four shades can create depth and shine together.
- Iced Matcha brings the light green accent to the combination.
- Evergreen creates the olive green bridge towards deeper shades.
- Jungle adds deeper green; Bullet brings dark definition.
Colour inspiration from this photo, rather than a recorded account of José’s application order. Adapt placement and intensity to your own eye shape.
Three shade recipes.
So many ways to play.
You do not need a whole makeup case. A base colour, a shade for depth and an optional shimmer already make a useful combination.
01
Soft everyday eyes
A quiet taupe base, a touch of powder pink and dark brown close to the lashes.
Breeze
Jet Lag
Dark RoastBlend Jet Lag lightly over the lid. Add Breeze where you want a pink accent. Use Dark Roast with a small brush as a soft shadow along the upper lash line.
02
Warm copper glow
Soft salmon pink, copper and a deep coffee brown.
Tender
FlareStart with Tender as a gentle transition. Press Flare onto the mobile lid and use Dark Roast at the outer corner. Soften the edges with a clean brush.
03
A touch of purple
Neutral taupe, a blue-purple shimmer accent and a little depth.
FestivalBuild a quiet base with Jet Lag. Press Festival onto the centre or outer part of the lid. Add Dark Roast sparingly if you want more definition.
These are suggested colour combinations. Results depend on skin tone, technique and the amount applied.
STAR CIRCLE / JOSÉ
Real looks, made with love.
José’s eye looks.
From soft gold to deep green and burgundy. See real colours on the lid, explore each combination and choose your favourite.
04 / TEXTURE & LIGHT
Loose or pressed?
Matte or luminous?
Formula affects how you work. Finish affects how light reflects from your eyelid. These are two separate choices.
Loose mineral eyeshadow
Dispense a small amount of fine powder into the lid. Pick up a little, tap off excess and press the colour onto the eyelid before blending the edge. A lovely option if you enjoy pigments and building layers.
Explore loose eyeshadow
Pressed eyeshadow
Pick up colour straight from the pan with your brush. Practical for a quick routine and for arranging compatible shades in a magnetic palette. Check the format on the product page.
Explore all eyeshadowMatte
Without visible shine. Useful as a quiet base, transition or deeper shadow. Jet Lag, Breeze and Dark Roast are matte examples.
Satin
A softer light reflection than a pronounced sparkle. Samba has a gold-bronze satin sheen.
Shimmer
A luminous accent on the lid. Press Flare onto the centre, for example, and soften the outer edge.
Glitter
A more visible sparkle. Check that the product is intended for eye use and keep it out of the eye and off the waterline.
Duochrome
A finish with different colour reflections depending on lighting and viewing angle. Golden Sands combines gold-beige with a green hint.
For a quieter look, pair one shimmer with a matte transition. For a playful look, combine luminous shades deliberately so each colour still has its own place.
LOOK, TRY, COMPARE
Colour comes alive
on your skin.
A product photo, a swatch and a complete eye look each tell you something different. Compare them on the product page and try shades in daylight. An arm swatch cannot predict exactly how much colour will show on your eyelid: your base, brush and number of layers all matter.
Eyeshadow testers
05 / THE BASICS THAT MAKE IT EASIER
How to apply eyeshadow,
step by step.
Keep it simple at first. Small amounts, two brushes and a mirror help you see what each step does.
Prepare your eyelid
Work on a clean, dry eyelid. If you use an eyeshadow primer, follow its instructions and let it set. Avoid a thick, wet layer of eye cream directly beneath your colour.
Choose a soft base
Pick a matte shade that works as a gentle transition on your skin. Apply a little with a fluffy brush. Look straight ahead to check where the colour remains visible.
Place your main colour
Press colour onto the mobile lid with a flatter brush. Pressing rather than immediately sweeping across the whole lid gives you more control over placement.
Add depth
Use a small brush to place a deeper shade at the outer corner or close to the upper lashes. Build slowly: it is easier to add darkness than remove it.
Soften the edges
Use a clean, soft brush at the transition. Make small movements along the edge. Blending repeatedly across the whole lid can merge your separate colours.
Check and finish
Look at both eyes straight ahead and in daylight. Add a small shimmer accent if you like. Finish with mascara or an eye pencil and gently remove any powder beneath the eye.
Three brushes, three different jobs
Fluffy blending brush
For a soft transition and diffused edges. Hold the brush a little farther from the bristles for lighter pressure.
Flat eyeshadow brush
For placing and pressing colour onto the mobile lid. Pick up a little product and build intensity gradually.
Small detail brush
For the outer corner and precise shading near the upper lashes. It helps you keep deeper colours where you want them.
06 / THE EYE STUDIO
Watch. Learn.
Make it your own.
Choose a look and watch the short tutorial. Then explore six compact mini-lessons to refine your technique.
A soft purple eye look.
Watch light, taupe and purple shades being layered, with shimmer on the lid and colour along the lower lash line.
Eyeshadow used
Milkshake · Jet Lag · Cedar · Starlet · Smokey Rose
A warm gold and bronze eye look.
See how warm shades and shimmer create a soft gold and bronze eye look.
Eyeshadow used
Milkshake · Terra · Praline · Coral · Tiara
A fresh green eye look.
Combine green eyeshadow with a softly blended eyeliner.
Products used
Jungle · Safari · Sunbeam · Emerald green
Julia’s purple eye look.
Explore Julia’s combination of Carnival, Fierce and Mambo and see how she uses these shades.
Eyeshadow used
Carnival · Fierce · Mambo
Mercy, taupe & a touch of shimmer.
Explore the combination of Mercy, Jet Lag, Milkshake and Tiara in this Mineralissima eye look.
Eyeshadow used
Mercy · Jet Lag · Milkshake · Tiara
Burgundy with a touch of shimmer.
Explore the burgundy combination of Milkshake, Heartbreaker, Raisin, Ruby and Fairy in this eyeshadow tutorial.
Eyeshadow used
Milkshake · Heartbreaker · Raisin · Ruby · Fairy
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Explore the eyeshadow shades01 Your first eye look
An easy combination without complicated techniques.
Choose one matte base shade first. Add a slightly deeper shade close to the upper lashes and soften both edges. Once that feels familiar, add a shimmer accent.
02 Blend without muddiness
Keep colours distinct and transitions soft.
Place each shade in its own area first. Blend only the boundary between two colours using a clean brush. Step back from the mirror occasionally to see the whole look.
03 A soft smokey eye
Build depth while keeping control.
Start with taupe, then add thin layers of dark brown at the outer corner. Keep the inner area lighter. Black is optional: a soft smokey look can use brown shades throughout.
04 Place your shimmer
A small light accent changes the look.
Press shimmer onto the part of the mobile lid you want to emphasise. A little at the centre gives a different effect from shine across the whole lid. Check it with your eyes open too.
05 Hooded eyelids
Place colour where you can see it.
Look straight ahead with relaxed eyes. If the transition disappears, place it just above the natural fold. Keep the deepest shade compact and check placement with open eyes.
06 Loose pigments
A little product opens up possibilities.
Dispense a small amount into the lid. Pick up a little and tap off excess. Press colour into place, then blend its edge. Add another thin layer for greater intensity.
07 / WORK WITH YOUR EYE SHAPE
Every eyelid
is different.
Hooded eyelids
Work with open, relaxed eyes. If colour disappears into the fold, place the transition a little higher. Use a smaller brush for deeper shades and keep shimmer where you enjoy the highlight.
Eyelids without a distinct crease
Create depth with a gentle gradient from the upper lash line upwards. You do not need to draw an imaginary crease. Start near the lashes and use lighter layers as you move outwards.
Round or almond-shaped eyes
To lengthen the look, blend a soft shadow towards the outer corner. For a rounder effect, place the light accent more centrally. This is a style choice, rather than something that needs correcting.
More texture on the eyelid
Thin layers and gentle blending give more control than a lot of powder at once. Matte can look quieter; shimmer is still an option. Find a highlight placement you enjoy without treating age as a fixed rule.
08 / WHEN THE RESULT SURPRISES YOU
Small adjustments.
A different result.
My eyeshadow looks patchy.
Check your base first: a damp lid or too much cream can make colour catch unevenly. Use less product, press where needed and blend with a clean brush. Avoid immediately covering the patch with a darker shade.
Powder falls beneath my eyes.
Tap off excess and press colour in thin layers. Try doing eye makeup before foundation so loose powder is easier to tidy up. Avoid rubbing shimmer towards the eye.
All my colours merge into brown.
You may be blending for too long or across too large an area. Place your colours first and soften only their boundaries. Use a clean brush and leave your main shade in its own area.
The colour is stronger than I wanted.
Start with less next time. For now, gently soften the edge with a clean brush. For a very dark patch, removing that area and rebuilding can be easier than adding more powder.
Colour disappears into the fold.
Let your base set and, if useful, apply a suitable eyeshadow primer according to its instructions. Work in thin layers and check with open eyes. Move a transition slightly higher if it disappears completely.
Shimmer emphasises more texture than I want.
Try a smaller highlight at the centre rather than shine everywhere. Pair it with a matte transition. You need not remove shimmer entirely if you enjoy a little glow.
Clean tools are part of a good routine
Use products intended for the eyes. Keep brushes clean and let them dry fully. Avoid sharing eye products and do not use craft glitter near your eyes. Follow the packaging’s shelf-life and use instructions. Stop using a product if irritation develops; persistent symptoms need professional advice.
The eyeshadow glossary
- Mobile lid
- The area above your lashes that moves when you blink.
- Crease
- The transition between the mobile lid and the area above; it is not equally visible on every eye.
- Transition shade
- A softer colour that helps blend the boundary between bare skin and a deeper shade.
- Blending
- Softening the edge of a colour with a brush.
- Fallout
- Powder that lands beneath your eye during application.
- Swatch
- A colour sample on skin, useful for comparing shade and shine.
Everything else
you wanted to ask.
Which eyeshadow suits blue eyes?
Copper, peach and bronze can create attractive contrast. Taupe is a quieter choice. Try Tender, Jet Lag and Flare as a starting point, adapting the amount to your skin tone and taste.
Which eyeshadow suits green eyes?
Pink, mauve and purple can visually emphasise green. Breeze and Festival offer a soft pink base and a blue-purple accent. Green on green eyes can be beautiful too: it is a personal choice.
Which eyeshadow suits brown eyes?
Brown eyes offer many possibilities. Gold-bronze adds warmth; green and blue-purple offer contrast. Consider Samba, Evergreen or Festival with a matte base such as Jet Lag.
Can I wear eyeshadow the same colour as my eyes?
Yes. A colour does not have to contrast with your eye colour. Play with lighter or deeper shades and choose a finish you enjoy.
Do I need an eyeshadow primer?
Not always. A primer can help prepare the base, but results depend on your skin and products. Use a primer intended for eyelids according to its instructions.
What is the difference between loose and pressed eyeshadow?
You dispense loose eyeshadow as powder, for example into the lid. Pressed eyeshadow sits in a pan from which you pick up product directly. Either formula can have matte or luminous finishes.
Can I apply my eyeshadow wet?
Only if that specific product’s instructions allow it. Do not automatically wet every pan. Follow the product page’s guidance and keep your tools clean.
Which eyeshadow is good for beginners?
Start with a matte base such as Jet Lag and one accent you love. You do not need a large palette. Two or three shades are enough to practise placement and blending.
Can I wear shimmer on textured eyelids?
Yes. There is no fixed age limit for shine. If you want less emphasis on texture, try a small shimmer accent beside a matte transition and apply thin layers.
How do I choose a magnetic palette?
Check the eyeshadow’s size and compatibility on its product page. Not every product or package fits every palette.
Can I try shades first?
Explore available eyeshadow testers and product photos. Not every shade is always offered as a tester. You can ask Mineralissima for colour advice if you are unsure.