How to apply brown and gold eyeshadow for a beginner-friendly classic eye makeup

The brown and gold eyeshadow look is the most classic and elegant eye makeup, especially for the autumn and winter seasons. Plus, this eyeshadow look is super quick and easy for beginners to apply. And you can wear it for any occasion and it’s perfect for any color of eyes. Now, we are going to show you step-by-step tutorials on how to apply the gold and brown eyeshadow like a pro.

Step 1: Apply primer, foundation and powder

Before you put any colorful makeup on your face, the most fundamental thing you need to do is to prep your face. A good base makeup is half of the success of a good makeup finish. So go ahead and apply your favorite primer, foundation and powder.

You may be thinking, "Can I skip the step of putting on makeup powder?". Better not to, because makeup powder, whether loose powder or setting powder, is much more important than you think. The makeup powder allows our foundation to stay dry and last longer. It also makes the subsequent application of eyeshadow and blush smoother and more manageable.

Step 2: Apply the brown and gold eyeshadow

It is no exaggeration to say that brown and gold eyeshadow is very universal, and you can find these two colors inside almost all eyeshadow palette products. So this eye makeup is really super practical and easy to apply. Just grab one of the eyeshadow palettes in your makeup bag, let’s rock it now.

First, use an eyeshadow brush to apply a soft matte brown color to the sockets of the eye. This is a transitional shade which is the first color we lay down and the one that tends to go the highest.

Second, use a smaller eyeshadow brush to apply a dark brown color. And this time, we only apply the eyeshadow on the outer corner and inner corner of the eyelid. Because it’s really pigmented, the trick is to do it in tapping motions first and then blend it out very lightly. Then apply it on your lower lash line, and remember to apply it as close as to the lash line.

Third, to create a perfect look, you can choose to make it bold or natural. If you want to go bold with it, the next step is to put a shimmery gold eyeshadow right on the center of your eyelid. Because we left this space empty with only a little portion of the blended dark brown eyeshadow in the previous step, the shimmery gold can stick and hold on to the eyelid perfectly. Then, just use your finger to blend out the edges and also tap a little bit on your lower lash line.

If you want a more natural and daily brown and gold eyeshadow makeup, the soft gold eyeshadow without shimmer will be better to put on after the brown eyeshadow.

Step 3: Do the eyeliner

You can use whatever eyeliner product you feel most comfortable with to apply your eyeliner, but we recommend that you use black eyeliner. Black eyeliner goes best with this makeup.

Step 4: Match your blush and lipstick

After finishing the eye make, the next are some great tips on how to match the brown and gold eyeshadow with blush and lipstick.

First of all, a golden brown eyeshadow actually goes especially well with red lipsticks, which will make your skin look crystal and shiny. The first thing you need to do is to pair it with a natural red blush, which will definitely give you a very exquisite look. It should be noted that this makeup look will be more suitable for people with dark skin.

Also, a light natural brown and gold eyeshadow would be more suitable for nude makeup. This light eye makeup should not go with very heavy lipstick. So, just simply go with a nude color lipstick and a light pink natural blush can create a perfect nude makeup. And this makeup finish is especially suitable for people with light skin.

If you prefer a more gorgeous look, you can match it with a brick-red lipstick and an orange-toned blush. This is an excellent match for fall and winter makeup, and it is also very dramatic and will make you feel like a queen.