While black eyeshadow might not sound like the most exciting purchase ever, it’s more important than you’d think to have handy. You can create a dozen classic looks with it, including a smokey eye and cat-eye. Yes, one of those is more of an eyeliner look and that’s what makes black eyeshadow so clutch in a pinch. You can diffuse it and have a sultry dark gray line or wet it for a deep opaque one. The possibilities are endless.
Those who prefer a lighter, more subtle smokey eye will want to choose a matte shadow—maybe even one with a little shimmer. (So fun!) Those who are a little more creative with their makeup and might want to try the floating eyeliner trend, a major cat-eye or a deeper smokey eye with pops of color, a cream or gel eyeshadow is really helpful at getting a more dramatic vibe.
Black eyeshadow looks especially gorgeous with white or silver shadow in the inner corners of the eye. A 12-pan eyeshadow palette with black, gray and white shades is the perfect purchase to achieve just that. Play around with textures, too, with glitters, foils and shimmer finishes.
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1. CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Eye Shadow
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There’s a slight shimmer in CoverGirl’s Shimmering Onyx eyeshadow. Keep it in your beauty kit to take any eye look to the next level. Line your eyes or create a snatched cat-eye.
2. Maybelline New York Eyestudio ColorTattoo Metal 24HR Cream Gel Eyeshadow
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It’s easier than ever to create the thickest black line thanks to this gel eyeshadow in Dramatic Black. Blend it out to create a classic smokey eye. Or get in on the floating eyeliner trend by getting creative with the placement.
3. BYS 12 Color Eyeshadow Palette
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Smokey eye obsessed? This gray, black and white palette is your jam. Add a pop of color for an especially modern look.