How to Do a Full Face with Just One Eyeshadow Palette

Doing a full face with just one eyeshadow palette may not sound all that appealing at first. After all, you probably carry several products in your makeup bag. On the other hand, it's an incredibly practical way to do your makeup. If you're going to do a full face with a single palette, you need to choose a versatile one. It should include multiple shades, with both light and dark tones among them. You'll use these shades for your eyes and brows as well as your complexion.

Why a Single Eyeshadow Palette Is a Lifesaver

You can take a single eyeshadow palette anywhere you go. All those products taking up space in your makeup bag disappear with just one palette! The answer to "How do I do quick, practical makeup?" is simply the eyeshadow palette you pull out of your bag. First of all, in a one-palette look it can stand in for lip products, eye makeup products, and complexion-brightening products like blush. It's one of the most multipurpose makeup products out there. Of course, it all depends on how you use it. Make sure the palette you buy includes transition shades, because transition shades are key to a cohesive look.

Which Colors Should You Choose for Eye Makeup?

The colors you choose for your eye makeup are entirely up to you. You can pick shades that complement your eye color, take your skin tone into account, or match your eye makeup to where you're going. For example, you might choose more natural nude and brown tones for work, while leaning toward shimmery, bright eye makeup for a fun, social outing like a festival.

If you have brown eyes, you can wear any color you like, since brown eyes go with almost everything. If you have green eyes, we recommend shades close to auburn and plum. If you have blue eyes, we suggest orange tones and copper shades. For hazel eyes, our recommendation is brown and green tones.

When your eye makeup harmonizes with your skin tone, your whole look comes together. If you have fair skin, try peach tones; if you have a medium, olive skin tone, go for earthy tones; and if you have deep skin, you can choose more vibrant colors like orange.

How to Apply Blush and Contour with an Eyeshadow Palette

Even if you never planned to use your eyeshadow palette as blush or contour, there will be times you realize you forgot to bring your blush or contour product. At that point, there's only one thing left to do: fall back on a few makeup tricks with the little you have.

If you're using your eyeshadow palette as blush, focus on warm tones. The shades you need for blush are peach, bronze, and pink. As soon as you spot these shades in your palette, you're ready to apply. We recommend using a clean eyeshadow brush. If your palette has a creamy texture, you can use your fingertips.

Now let's talk about contouring with an eyeshadow palette! As you know, contour shades are browns, so reach for the brown tones in your palette. You can even apply light shades like pearl white to your face as a highlighter to add dimension.

Using your eyeshadow palette for blush and contour lightens your makeup bag and helps you keep things practical.

Can You Use an Eyeshadow Palette as Lipstick?

Turning your eyeshadow palette into lipstick is not only possible but also very easy. You can mix your lip balm with any shade you like from your palette and apply it to your lips, or apply your balm first and then press the eyeshadow directly onto your lips with a dabbing motion.

How to Use a Palette to Fill In Your Brows

To make your brows look fuller, you need to fill them in. We recommend choosing the shade in your palette that's closest to your brow color. Once you have picked the right shade, you need to use the right brush. If you don't apply it with the right brush, your brows can end up looking unnatural. They may come out too harsh or too dark, which creates a look you don't want.