CNY Glam: 6 Easy And Effortless Eyeshadow Looks For Beginners

Other than getting your nails and hair done for Chinese New Year, we all want to look our best for those family photos! While we’re busy planning our outfits, let’s not forget that our eyeshadow game deserves some attention too. Whether you’re going for a subtle glow or full-on festive glam, these 6 eyeshadow looks are perfect to match the huat vibes. Don’t worry if you don’t have the exact shades—just mix and match similar colours from your makeup stash. Time to huat and slay!

Look 1: Champagne Sparkle

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Steps:

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1. Blend a light beige shimmer (like the 1st shade) all over your lid as the base.
2. Define your inner and outer corners with a dark brown shade (like the 2nd shade) and blend it into the crease and lower lash line.
3. Add a glittery champagne shade (similar to 3rd shade) to highlight the inner corners and brighten your eyes.
4. Add a golden champagne tone (like the 4th shade) to the centre of your lid and crease
5. For a bit of drama, use the same dark brown to define the inner and outer corner and softly wing out the liner.

Pro tip: You can recreate this look using any neutral shimmer and brown tones in your collection!

Look 2: Rosy Glow

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Steps:

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1. Sweep a nude pink shade (like the 1st shade) across your eyelid for a sweet, romantic base.
2. Blend a rosy pink tone (similar to the 2nd shade) into the mid crease and the outer corner for depth.
3. Using the same blending method, add a muted rose tone (like the 3rd shade) and blend the outer corner and lower lash line.
4. Finish with a shimmery light pink (like the 4th shade) from the inner corners to the centre of your lid and crease, extending it to the lower lash line for a sparkling touch.

Pro tip: No exact palette? Use any pink or rose shades to mix and match for this rosy vibe!

Look 3: Fairy Dream

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Steps:

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1. Start with a matte beige shade (like shade A) as your base, blending it across the lid.
2. Layer a soft copper tone (similar to shade B) over the crease.
3. Add depth with a chocolate brown (like shade C) on the outer corner and lower lash line and blend well.
4. Add a golden shimmer (like shade D) to the inner corner, centre of the lid, and bottom lash line for a glowing look.
5. Use a dark brown eyeliner to define the inner and outer corner and softly wing out the liner.

Pro tip: Feel free to mix and match similar gold and brown shades from your stash to nail this look!

Look 4: Golden Sunset

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Steps:

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1. Apply a soft peach shade (like shade A) to the inner corner, mid-crease, and inner bottom lash line.
2. Blend a warm orange hue (similar to shade B) on the outer half of your lid for a seamless gradient, repeat the same for the bottom lash line.
3. Deepen the outer corner (top and bottom) with a brown shade (like shade C).
4. Add orange shimmery gold tone on the mid lid crease and mid bottom lash line (similar to shade D).
5. Highlight your inner corners and lash line with a brown eyeliner.

Pro tip: Use any peachy or warm-toned shades you have to recreate this soft, glowing look!

Look 5: Pink Blossom

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Steps:

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1. Sweep a matte pink shade (like shade A) across your top and bottom lid as your base.
2. Add a slightly darker pink (like shade B) below the areas you applied the base shade for dimension.
3. Define your mid-crease and outer corner with a mauve tone (like shade C).
4. Use a pink shimmer (like shade D) on the centre of your lid and bottom lash line.
5. Apply a brown tone (similar to shade E) on the lower lash line
6. Highlight your outer bottom lash line with a pearly pink (similar to shade D) for a bright, fresh look.

Pro tip: You can swap in any pink and mauve tones to match your style. Play around to find your perfect combo!

Look 6: Golden Glow-Up

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Steps:

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1. Apply a warm brown shade (like shade A) all over your lid as a base. Deepen the outer corners and outer bottom lash line with the same shade
2. Use a champagne shimmer (similar to shade B) on the mid lid and lower lash line for extra shimmer.
3. Brighten the inner corners with a soft gold shade (like shade C).
4. Add the warm brown shade across the your lower lash line.
5. Line your eyes with a dark brown liner (like shade D) and wing it slightly for a soft yet defined finish.

Pro tip: Don’t stress about exact shades! Any golden and brown tones will work beautifully for this glowing look.

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