Choosing eyeshadow can feel confusing when there are so many shades sitting in front of you. Browns, golds, pinks, plums, shimmers where do you even start?
The good news is that finding the right eyeshadow for Indian skin tones does not have to be complicated. Once you understand which colours match your skin tone, choosing shades from the makeup palette becomes much easier.
And of course, there are no strict makeup rules. If you love a colour, wear it. These tips are simply here to help you find shades that naturally complement your complexion.
First, Check Your Undertone
Before choosing an eyeshadow, look at your undertone.
Warm undertones usually suit shades like gold, bronze, copper, peach and warm brown. Cool undertones often look beautiful with mauve, plum, pink, taupe and cooler browns. If you have a neutral undertone, you can comfortably experiment with both.
Knowing your undertone makes it easier to match your skin tone without spending too much time wondering which shade will work.
Eyeshadow for Light Indian Skin Tones
If you have a lighter Indian skin tone, shades like champagne, peach, soft pink, rose gold and light brown can give the eyes a fresh look.
For a simple light color eye makeup look, start with a soft neutral shade across the eyelid. Add a slightly deeper brown to the crease and finish with a little shimmer in the centre.
The W7 Romanced Eyeshadow Palette works especially well for this. Its mix of peachy nudes, pinks, golds, mattes and metallic shades gives you plenty of options for soft daytime makeup.
It is also great when you want light color eye makeup that still has a little glow.
Eyeshadow for Medium and Wheatish Skin Tones
Medium and wheatish Indian skin tones look beautiful with warm browns, bronze, copper, terracotta and gold.
For an everyday eye look, apply a warm brown shade over the lid and blend a slightly darker brown towards the outer corner. Add a touch of gold or bronze shimmer if you want a little brightness.
This type of look is simple enough for work, college or casual outings and works perfectly as eyeshadow for everyday wear.
Eyeshadow for Dusky and Deep Skin Tones
Deeper Indian skin tones can carry rich colours really well. Think deep brown, copper, plum, dark gold, purple and smoky shades.
The W7 Seduced Pressed Pigment Palette is a fun choice if you like experimenting. It combines mattes and shimmers, including wearable browns, golds and deeper shades that can be built up depending on the occasion.
You can create a soft everyday eye look with the neutral shades and then add shimmer or deeper colour when you want something more dramatic.
Keep Everyday Eyeshadow Easy
You do not need six different shades to create pretty eyeshadow for everyday wear. Three simple steps are enough:
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Apply one neutral shade over the lid.
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Blend a deeper shade into the crease or outer corner.
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Add a small amount of shimmer if you want extra brightness.
That’s it.
Whether you choose Romanced for softer pinks and nudes or Seduced for deeper browns and shimmers, W7 gives you plenty of ways to experiment without overcomplicating your makeup.
At the end of the day, the makeup palette you enjoy using is the one that works best. Start with colours that flatter your skin tone, then have fun trying something new.
