Maroon Eye Makeup Tips

While a dark red eye shadow isn't the most universally flattering shade, the following maroon eye makeup tips will help you wear this bold color choice beautifully!

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Whether you're seeking a new dramatic makeup style, or just want to explore a richer, jeweled color palette, saturated and warm red tones such as maroon can be easy to pull off if you have the right skin tone and application techniques.

Even if you generally opt for a neutral or natural palette, there's plenty of reasons to explore this vivid hue. Red shadow makes a unique and eclectic statement that eludes confidence and sex appeal.

Perfect for the cooler months and a staple for sultry summer evenings, maroon shadow is a striking cosmetic color that can add the perfect dose of romance! While it is normally worn to create fantasy or evening makeup looks, dark red eye shadow can be worn with confidence no matter the occasion if you follow these style tips.

Prior to wearing red eye shadow, make sure your eyes and skin are in a healthy and glowing condition. Red shadows tends to add a sickly contrast to otherwise healthy complexions.

Avoid bright, blood red hues and steer clear of shadow formulas that are packed with extra sparkle. Added sheen in a red shadow will add too much contrast and make the overall look garish, which may be a great choice if you are seeking a creepy makeup palette for a Halloween or ghoulish bash, but for everyday wear, this look would be too theatrical.

• Apply evenly: In order to make maroon shadow look as blended as possible, make sure you apply the shadow evenly. Always apply dark shadows from the outer corner towards the inner corner of the eye, rather than the other way around. Blending inward will soften the telltale end lines of shadow application and will help naturalize the look.

In addition, avoid wearing red eye shadow any higher than the crease of the eye. Dark hues should be applied merely for contrast with a lighter color, or for a single vivid hue at the depth of the eyelid. Extending the color to the brow bone will create a very sunken and messy look, although this may be desired for those creating gothic or theatrical looks.

• Pair with pastels: When wearing maroon shadow, feel free to pair the look with pastels to create a cooler palette. Lavender, moonstone, and pearlescent hues pair beautifully with maroon and tend to flatter women with pale complexions. If you fear the intensity of a red hue, pairing it with a purple highlighter will lessen the depth and create a lighter contrast.

• Go intense: For women who love to create bold looks, try pairing your maroon eye shadow with black liquid eyeliner for a sultry and intense style. This look, when downplayed with your wardrobe and accessory choices can stand alone and make a dramatic statement!

• Highlight: No matter how many maroon eye makeup tips you follow, if you forget to highlight your cheekbones and brow bones, you run the risk of looking weak and unwell. A light reflecting highlighter will add a glow and sheen to the skin that will offset the contrast of dark shadows.

If you have dark skin, opt for a bronze highlighter and blend the look with a copper shade of maroon. Medium and fair skinned women can pair maroon shadow with a bisque highlighter and soften the look with a sheer plum or rosy gloss , or combine the look with a berry or deep pink lipstick to create a tone on tone mauve palette.

Maroon eye shadow is a formal eye makeup choice that is appropriate for many special events and occasions. Weddings, formal dances and parties are the perfect opportunities to showcase your new maroon eye makeup tips. Be sure to practice application prior to any event to make sure your look compliments your wardrobe, hair and overall style.

Not only is red eye shadow the perfect way to break out of a neutral makeup rut, it can also serve as a multi-purpose cosmetic when worn as a blush or added on top of lip balm to create a matte lipstick that coordinates with your eye shadow application. Rather than fear this bold and fiery hue, get creative with maroon eye shadow and explore the many ways this vibrant shade can flatter you!

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