There are generally considered to be four main types of eye makeup looks.
While numerous variations and subcategories exist, these four core categories represent the foundational approaches to eye makeup application:
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Natural Eye Makeup: This focuses on enhancing the eyes with minimal product, creating a subtle and effortless look. Think neutral eyeshadows, light mascara, and well-groomed brows.
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Smokey Eye Makeup: A classic and dramatic style that involves blending dark eyeshadows (typically black, gray, or brown) to create a gradient effect, often paired with eyeliner and mascara.
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Shimmery Eye Makeup: This look utilizes eyeshadows with shimmer or glitter to add brightness and dimension to the eyes. It can range from subtle shimmer to bold, sparkly effects.
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Gradient Eye Makeup: This technique involves blending multiple eyeshadow colors across the eyelid to create a seamless gradient effect, offering versatility and customization.
It's important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive. For example, you could have a shimmery smokey eye or a natural gradient eye look. These are broad categories used for simplifying the many techniques available.
