13 Gorgeous Eye Makeup Looks That Only Take 5 Minutes
Wearing a bold shadow gives the impression that you put effort into your look, even if you, well, didn’t.
We recommend a vibrant, almost coral colour rather than pale shade to avoid the pink-eye effect.
Lashes are basically camouflage for tired eyes. If you want to wake up with major length, a lash lift or lash extensions are worth the investment (or simply apply a few coats of your favourite mascara).
This budget-friendly mascara is a triple threat, adding length, volume, and curl to the lashes.
More often than not, a ring of rocker-like black liner does the trick, as Lily Aldridge shows here.
Choose a soft pencil that blends but stays put so you don’t end up with raccoon eyes by the end of the day.
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@amy_lawrensonIf you can apply eyeliner, you can re-create this simple yet statement-making look.
If you’re steady with liquid eyeliner, by all means, do that, but a pencil is easiest.
Applying this universally flattering colour all around the top and bottom lids give you a day-to-night smoky eye that may be too intense with other, darker shades.
Use a (clean) pinky to apply this cream formula along the lower lashline and across the lid.
Applying two contrasting but complementary colours to the inner and outer corners of your eye couldn’t be easier, but as Halsey demonstrates, the look screams “party.”
A palette with tons of colours gives you plenty of options to mix and match (and allows for trial and error).
A touch of gloss on your lids catches the light, bringing attention to your eyes with hardly any effort at all.
This clear lip gloss is a makeup-artist secret for getting a perfect, non-sticky sheen on the eyes.
Cat eyes require a black liquid liner with a lot of control, and this one features a super-precise tip and smudge-proof formula.
Once you’ve perfected your cat-eye look, you’re ready to graduate to new colours like sleek silver.
Sivan Ayla used this exact shade to achieve her look. (It’s also waterproof!)
You don’t have to be Zoë Kravitz to pull off brown shadow—the neutral flatters every skin tone. To complete the look in the easiest way possible, match your eye makeup to your lipstick for a ’90s vibe.
Choose whichever neutral shadow suits you, or blend more than one for a custom shade.
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@champagnemaniSoft green is gorgeous and unexpected if you’re looking to wear colour but don’t want something overly vibrant.
Start with one layer and then build as you go for more intensity.
Applying a pale, shimmery shadow to the inner corners of the eyes gives a wide-awake look in a flash.
You can use whatever eye shadow you have on hand, but a stick formula gives you the most control and makes application a breeze.
A layer of metallic shadow adds just the right amount of dressed-up glamour to just about anything—even a terry robe (right, Shay Mitchell?).
Start by blending a small dot of this cream shadow in the center of the lid, and then add more depending on your desired look.