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8 reasons to reconsider earthy eyeshadow tones

Brown doesn’t have to be boring, promise

By Laura Wilson

InStyle Contributor / November 22 2017

Earthy eyeshadow hues like browns and beige are the unsung heroes in our makeup kits. They seamlessly slip into the daytime and nighttime looks category, and can help make your eye colour pop. So, with that in mind, these are our favourite earthy tones that you need to try right now.

Sensitive-approved

Infused with soothing ingredients such as Kakadu plum, Nude by Nature Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise is gentle on the eyes.

Here to stay

With intense pigment and serious staying power, consider Kryolan Satin Powder in SP251 your one-swipe wonder.

A touch of twinkle

A beige shadow doesn’t have to be boring—hints of gold in MAC Pressed Pigment Eye Shadow in Blonde Streak ensure this neutral is anything but.

A cult favourite

This metallic cream RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Seduce contains coconut oil and sets to a semi-matte finish that won’t budge.

Pick and choose

These individual Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Single colour discs allow you to customise your own palette. Shade we’re loving: Wine.

Make it your own

With a matte look and satin feel, the cream-to-powder formula of Bourjois Little Round Eyeshadow Pot in 06 is buildable and easy to blend.

Silly season staple

Make a long-wearing champagne shade your party season go-to. We are addicted to Dior Diorshow Mono Eyeshadow in Ribbon right now.

Nude crush

Rich in colour and texture, a creamy variation like Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes in Platinum will up your eye makeup game in a flash.

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Main image credit: Philip Le Masurier

Laura Wilson

After a decade in the industry, Laura's career spans across four of the biggest women’s magazines in the country; InStyle Australia, OK!, NW and New Idea, plus an online editorship at popsugar.com.au. An established expert in beauty, she also holds a wealth of knowledge across the lifestyle sector, with experience in fashion, health, wellness, TV and video. Laura has featured on morning TV multiple times and interviewed some of the biggest celebrities in the world, from Kim Kardashian West to Miranda Kerr. After freelancing for titles such as Gritty Pretty, Australian Traveller and Fashionista, Laura is now Fashion, Features & Beauty Editor of Hello May- Australia's largest independent wedding magazine and website.