How to Pick Gold Eye Shadow

Gold eye shadow is a hot trend in cosmetics right now, as this shade can be worn throughout all four seasons, for day or night. Gold eye shadow can be blended with bronze or black smoky makeup for a summer or fall look, enlarging your eyes and giving you that "doe-eyed" appearance. Most any woman looks beautiful wearing gold eye shadow and when paired with a neutral lip color, you're set without too much effort. Learn how to pick the right gold eye shadow for your style and skin tone.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Gold eye shadows
• Knowledge of your skin tone
• A beauty department counter
• A mirror

1. First, learn how to use gold eye shadow. You can opt for a dramatic, foiled look, or a more subtle, shimmery style. Gold eye shadow comes in all shades, from bright and airy to dark and bronzey.

2. Find out what kind of eye shadow works best with your skin. Stop by the beauty counter at Macy's or drop into MAC or Sephora for some expert advice. You may look best with a creamy eye shadow or dry powder blends might mesh better with your complexion. Everyone is different, so trying different brands is a must.

3. Learn how to blend gold eye shadow for the specific look you want. Gold goes well with bronze and black smoky eyes. Opt for a dark bronze or gold to apply around the crease of your eye, gently brushing lighter, more transluscent shades on and above your brow bone. This will highlight your eyes and make them pop out.

4. If you like a creamier eye shadow, a great buy is MAC Gorgeous Gold eye shadow. It's available at an affordable price and comes in a handy little compact. MAC makes products that look great for long length's of time. If you don't like to touch up your makeup all of the time, this is a great product to use.

5. Keep in mind that Chanel Soft Touch eye shadow has a great gold color that glides right on your skin, both naturally and beautifully. The color is very soft and looks great on all skin tones. If you love high quality cosmetics, this product is for you.

6. Understand that Bare Color Minerals Eyeshadow in gold is a great option for those forgoing traditional makeup and transitioning to mineral makeup. When used with a brush, this mineral eye shadow dusts right on, leaving a sexy, luminous look. Mineral eyeshadow is great for those looking to blend various shades, adding a velvety glow to your achieved look.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use natural sunlight when applying gold shadow. It's easy to apply too much when you're not in great lighting. A little goes a long way.
• Never go overboard with gold eyeshadow. You may want to lather it on, but it looks best when blended naturally.