See Most Flattering Eyeshadow Shade for Your Skin Tone you will like!

 

 “New year, new hair” mantras too many times to count, so why not deviate from the crowd by embracing a new eyeshadow shade for the New Year? The prospect of a new addition to your kit

might be as exciting as saying “goodbye” to the past year, but with a peacock of shades out there, deciding on one triggers a stress-fest.

Inspired by the kaleidoscopic shadows we've seen on the red carpet, we’ve matched the perfect shades for every skin tone. Scroll down to find the most flattering shade for you to try.

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1. FAIR SKIN

A creamy antiqued bronze warms up the yellow undertones in fair complexion like Elizabeth Olsen's, says her pro, Mai Quynh.
THE SHADE:
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Bette.

Charlotte Tilbury | $32

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  2. MEDIUM SKIN

  Use brown powder with hints of bronze and cinnamon to create warm, smoky eyes like Shay Mitchell’s alternative to cool pewters, a shade that's usually synonymous with the sultry makeup look.
  THE SHADE:
  Smashbox Matte Exposure Palette with Spice Shadow.
  

  Smashbox | $49

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3. OLIVE SKIN

If you have an olive complexion like Lea Michele, reach for a teal shade as opposed to a powdery sky blue which has the tendency to wash out this skin tone.
THE SHADE:
Nars Shimmer Eyeshadow in Bavaria.

Nars | $25

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4. TAN SKIN

Talk about a multitasker. Shimmering gold shadow also works as a highlighter on tan skin, says Freida Pinto's makeup artist, Kirin Bhatty.
THE SHADE:
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow in Eternal Sunshine.

L'Oreal Paris | $4

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5. DEEP SKIN

The vibrant greens of Aja Naomi King's monochromatic eye pop while the mix of cool and warm undertones is universally flattering on deep skin tones.
THE SHADE:
MAC Cosmetics eyeshadow in Humid and New Crop.  

MAC | $16/each

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6. MEDIUM-DARK SKIN

Dust on a cranberry powder like Yara Shahidi’s—it's an unexpected neutral on medium-dark skin.
THE SHADE:
Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow in M846.

Make Up For Ever | $21

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7. DARK SKIN

A rose-gold shadow looks luxe on dark skin, says Lupita Nyong'o's pro, Nick Barose. "But it'll look edgier if it has a strong orange tone to it." Consider the pretty shade the most flattering color you’re probably not wearing—yet.
THE SHADE:
Lancôme Color Design 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Kissed by Gold.

Lancome | $50

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