

I thought I would put together a makeup look to honor our Purple One. I have been listening to old favorites, watching interviews, and watching videos. What may be even more appealing is that there's a range of both drugstore buys and worthwhile splurges to dabble in.Īhead, find the 15 best purple eye shadow palettes to add to your repertoire.I’ve been just devastated to hear of the untimely passing of a beloved music hero of mine yesterday, Prince. In the mix, you'll find both show-stopping brights and more subtle everyday tones that come in shimmer, matte, and satin finishes. To help you do a little more than just dip a toe into the plum pond, we gathered up the best purple eye shadow palettes with a few recommendations from the experts, including a bold option from BH Cosmetics, more neutral plums by Tom Ford, and a universally beloved Anastasia Beverly Hills compact. If using a mid-to-deep purple shade, you can even use black as a base to make the violet more vibrant. Another trick from Lennie is to use an eye pencil in a similar shade of purple shadow you plan to apply, as a base, in order to make the powder look even and bright. Creating a foundation will make for a more uniform finish," she says.

"Purple is a very difficult shadow to blend sometimes and tends to get patchy easily. "I love how the pastels look on fair skin tones and how the deeper plums and violet shades look on deeper skin tones." We couldn't agree more.īefore laying down your powder, Billy says to start with an eye shadow primer. "Purple is a very versatile color, it looks great on everyone in my opinion," says makeup artist Lennie Billy. Brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Morphe, Huda Beauty, and MAC have all touted the regal hue, often pairing the cool-toned shade with soft neutrals that make experimenting easier than ever.Īnd listen, we love those neutral eye shadows - mainly for the versatility - but purples can also work surprisingly well as a base for a wide range of makeup looks. Violet, lilac, lavender, and plum - every possible shade of purple is taking over the latest palettes in packs.
