Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/30-x-colorful-eyeshadow-color-combinations-to-try/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:43:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 30x Colorful Eyeshadow Color Combinations to Try https://www.temptalia.com/30-x-colorful-eyeshadow-color-combinations-to-try/ product https://www.temptalia.com/30-x-colorful-eyeshadow-color-combinations-to-try/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=427185 In the spirit of brightening my day--and hopefully yours--I've put together some brighter, more colorful color stories you might want to try--especially if you're staying at or working from home and normally don't have the time or can't wear certain colors to the office or school! I've found that applying my makeup each day has become more of a mini-break and a way to focus on slowing down, calming down, and breathing through a moment. I made sure to include some combos that are subtler step-up into color rather than full-blast o' neons for those readers who may only want Continue Reading… ]]> In the spirit of brightening my day–and hopefully yours–I’ve put together some brighter, more colorful color stories you might want to try–especially if you’re staying at or working from home and normally don’t have the time or can’t wear certain colors to the office or school! I’ve found that applying my makeup each day has become more of a mini-break and a way to focus on slowing down, calming down, and breathing through a moment.

I made sure to include some combos that are subtler step-up into color rather than full-blast o’ neons for those readers who may only want to dip a toe or two into it at first! 🙂

About This Series

Each look idea is centered around a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that one might bring in the appropriate brow bone or additional transitional shade based on skin tone. I know that I tend to use more like five or six shades in a typical look, but I think that four is a happy medium to give a good idea of the “core” color scheme of a look while giving you the ability to lighten/darken as desired. I have listed the colors in this order: inner lid, middle of lid, outer lid/crease, and crease/above crease.

You might see combinations that seem slightly repeated but placement will vary (e.g. a halo placement where the lightest and more shimmery shade is placed on the center) as placement can also create a different effect/look! You might also want to consider incorporating your favorite matte/shimmer shades (as applicable) to increase the versatility of certain palettes. Consider these ideas a jumping off point!

Featherweight

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Dive Pressed Pigment Shadow
Dive
Sydney Grace Dive Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushed Pressed Pigment Shadow
Blushed
Sydney Grace Blushed Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Below Zero Pressed Pigment Shadow
Below Zero
Sydney Grace Below Zero Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Black Ice Pressed Pigment Shadow
Black Ice
Sydney Grace Black Ice Pressed Pigment Shadow

Dive, Blushed, Below Zero, Black Ice

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Waiting for Sunset

Sugarpill Fun Size

Sugarpill Continue Pressed Pigment
Continue
Sugarpill Continue Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill High Score Pressed Pigment
High Score
Sugarpill High Score Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill Level Up Pressed Pigment
Level Up
Sugarpill Level Up Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill Game Over Pressed Pigment
Game Over
Sugarpill Game Over Pressed Pigment

Continue, High Score, Level Up, Game Over

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Love, Violet

Anastasia x Jackie Aina

Anastasia Shookington Eyeshadow
Shookington
Anastasia Shookington Eyeshadow
Anastasia Trust Issues Eyeshadow
Trust Issues
Anastasia Trust Issues Eyeshadow
Anastasia Wiggalese Eyeshadow
Wiggalese
Anastasia Wiggalese Eyeshadow
Anastasia Big Wig Pressed Pigment
Big Wig
Anastasia Big Wig Pressed Pigment

Shookington, Trust Issues, Wiggalese, Big Wig

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Splash of Kiwi

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Megalodon Pressed Pigment Shadow
Megalodon
Sydney Grace Megalodon Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Lemonade Pressed Pigment Shadow
Lemonade
Sydney Grace Lemonade Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Take the Time Pressed Pigment Shadow
Take the Time
Sydney Grace Take the Time Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Evergreen Matte Shadow
Evergreen
Sydney Grace Evergreen Matte Shadow

Megalodon, Lemonade, Take the Time, Evergreen

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Grass Tiger

Natasha Denona Metropolis

Natasha Denona Rhizome (273CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Rhizome (273CM)
Natasha Denona Rhizome (273CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Chrism (260CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Chrism (260CP)
Natasha Denona Chrism (260CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Royal (266CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Royal (266CP)
Natasha Denona Royal (266CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Symbol (272CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Symbol (272CP)
Natasha Denona Symbol (272CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow

Rhizome (273CM), Chrism (260CP), Royal (266CP), Symbol (272CP)

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Intergalactic Travels

Pat McGrath Subversive (Mini)

Pat McGrath Blue Blood EYEdols Eyeshadow
Blue Blood
Pat McGrath Blue Blood EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Gold Standard EYEdols Eyeshadow
Gold Standard
Pat McGrath Gold Standard EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Synthetica EYEdols Eyeshadow
Synthetica
Pat McGrath Synthetica EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Lapis Luxury EYEdols Eyeshadow
Lapis Luxury
Pat McGrath Lapis Luxury EYEdols Eyeshadow

Blue Blood, Gold Standard, Synthetica, Lapis Luxury

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Up and Away

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Deep Desire Pressed Pigment Shadow
Deep Desire
Sydney Grace Deep Desire Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Maids a Milking Pressed Pigment Shadow
Maids a Milking
Sydney Grace Maids a Milking Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Keep It Fun Pressed Pigment Shadow
Keep It Fun
Sydney Grace Keep It Fun Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Nightfall Matte Shadow
Nightfall
Sydney Grace Nightfall Matte Shadow

Deep Desire, Maids a Milking, Keep It Fun, Nightfall

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Save a Scoop for Me

Sugarpill Fun Size

Sugarpill Twitch Pressed Pigment
Twitch
Sugarpill Twitch Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill Cheat Code Pressed Pigment
Cheat Code
Sugarpill Cheat Code Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill Player One Pressed Pigment
Player One
Sugarpill Player One Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill 8-Bit Pressed Pigment
8-Bit
Sugarpill 8-Bit Pressed Pigment

Twitch, Cheat Code, Player One, 8-Bit

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Bloom of Love

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Fierce Pressed Pigment Shadow
Fierce
Sydney Grace Fierce Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Secret Pressed Pigment Shadow
Secret
Sydney Grace Secret Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Magic Act Pressed Pigment Shadow
Magic Act
Sydney Grace Magic Act Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace French Hens Matte Shadow
French Hens
Sydney Grace French Hens Matte Shadow

Fierce, Secret, Magic Act, French Hens

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Spring Fling

Viseart Coy

Viseart Coy #7 Eyeshadow
Coy #7
Viseart Coy #7 Eyeshadow
Viseart Coy #12 Eyeshadow
Coy #12
Viseart Coy #12 Eyeshadow
Viseart Coy #8 Eyeshadow
Coy #8
Viseart Coy #8 Eyeshadow
Viseart Coy #5 Eyeshadow
Coy #5
Viseart Coy #5 Eyeshadow

Coy #7, Coy #12, Coy #8, Coy #5

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Rising Strength

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Orange Slush Pressed Pigment Shadow
Orange Slush
Sydney Grace Orange Slush Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace JB Shimmer Shadow
JB
Sydney Grace JB Shimmer Shadow
Sydney Grace Flannel Pressed Pigment Shadow
Flannel
Sydney Grace Flannel Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Thrilled Matte Shadow
Thrilled
Sydney Grace Thrilled Matte Shadow

Orange Slush, JB, Flannel, Thrilled

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Lilac Lust

ColourPop Lilac You a Lot

ColourPop Wake Me Pressed Powder Shadow
Wake Me
ColourPop Wake Me Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Fluff Pressed Powder Shadow
Fluff
ColourPop Fluff Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Iffy Pressed Powder Pigment
Iffy
ColourPop Iffy Pressed Powder Pigment
ColourPop Zoned Out Pressed Powder Pigment
Zoned Out
ColourPop Zoned Out Pressed Powder Pigment

Wake Me, Fluff, Iffy, Zoned Out

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Happy Hour at Home

Sugarpill Fun Size

Sugarpill Player One Pressed Pigment
Player One
Sugarpill Player One Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill Continue Pressed Pigment
Continue
Sugarpill Continue Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill Cheat Code Pressed Pigment
Cheat Code
Sugarpill Cheat Code Pressed Pigment
Sugarpill 8-Bit Pressed Pigment
8-Bit
Sugarpill 8-Bit Pressed Pigment

Player One, Continue, Cheat Code, 8-Bit

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Just Believe

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Golden Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Golden Peach
Sydney Grace Golden Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Magic Act Pressed Pigment Shadow
Magic Act
Sydney Grace Magic Act Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Cadet Pressed Pigment Shadow
Cadet
Sydney Grace Cadet Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Midnight Gold Pressed Pigment Shadow
Midnight Gold
Sydney Grace Midnight Gold Pressed Pigment Shadow

Golden Peach, Magic Act, Cadet, Midnight Gold

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Sweet Heat

Natasha Denona Lila

Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Magentic (142M)
Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Magnolia (143K) Crystal Eye Shadow
Magnolia (143K)
Natasha Denona Magnolia (143K) Crystal Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Amethyst (141M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Amethyst (141M)
Natasha Denona Amethyst (141M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Per Se (135CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Per Se (135CM)
Natasha Denona Per Se (135CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow

Magentic (142M), Magnolia (143K), Amethyst (141M), Per Se (135CM)

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Dream Team

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Lost Princess Pressed Pigment Shadow
Lost Princess
Sydney Grace Lost Princess Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Juggler Pressed Pigment Shadow
Juggler
Sydney Grace Juggler Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Flannel Pressed Pigment Shadow
Flannel
Sydney Grace Flannel Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Indiana Love Matte Shadow
Indiana Love
Sydney Grace Indiana Love Matte Shadow

Lost Princess, Juggler, Flannel, Indiana Love

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Jewels by the Fire

Natasha Denona Metropolis

Natasha Denona Imperia (265M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Imperia (265M)
Natasha Denona Imperia (265M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Aqueous (261M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Aqueous (261M)
Natasha Denona Aqueous (261M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Royal (266CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Royal (266CP)
Natasha Denona Royal (266CP) Cream-Powder Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Ripe (253CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Ripe (253CM)
Natasha Denona Ripe (253CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow

Imperia (265M), Aqueous (261M), Royal (266CP), Ripe (253CM)

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Head Honcho

Anastasia x Jackie Aina

Anastasia Dwollahs Eyeshadow
Dwollahs
Anastasia Dwollahs Eyeshadow
Anastasia Supreme Pressed Pigment
Supreme
Anastasia Supreme Pressed Pigment
Anastasia Pinker Pressed Pigment
Pinker
Anastasia Pinker Pressed Pigment
Anastasia Big Wig Pressed Pigment
Big Wig
Anastasia Big Wig Pressed Pigment

Dwollahs, Supreme, Pinker, Big Wig

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Save the Last Dance

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Commission Pressed Pigment Shadow
Commission
Sydney Grace Commission Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Always Yours Pressed Pigment Shadow
Always Yours
Sydney Grace Always Yours Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Slayed Pressed Pigment Shadow
Slayed
Sydney Grace Slayed Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Thrilled Matte Shadow
Thrilled
Sydney Grace Thrilled Matte Shadow

Commission, Always Yours, Slayed, Thrilled

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Made in the Grass

ColourPop Just My Luck

ColourPop Big Banks Pressed Powder Shadow
Big Banks
ColourPop Big Banks Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mary Jane Pressed Powder Shadow
Mary Jane
ColourPop Mary Jane Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop 50-50 Pressed Powder Shadow
50-50
ColourPop 50-50 Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Act Natural Pressed Powder Shadow
Act Natural
ColourPop Act Natural Pressed Powder Shadow

Big Banks, Mary Jane, 50-50, Act Natural

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Tip Toe

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Baby Cheeks Pressed Pigment Shadow
Baby Cheeks
Sydney Grace Baby Cheeks Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Collective Pressed Pigment Shadow
Collective
Sydney Grace Collective Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Pandora Shimmer Shadow
Pandora
Sydney Grace Pandora Shimmer Shadow
Sydney Grace Beyond Matte Shadow
Beyond
Sydney Grace Beyond Matte Shadow

Baby Cheeks, Collective, Pandora, Beyond

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Summer Sweets

Viseart Coy

Viseart Coy #10 Eyeshadow
Coy #10
Viseart Coy #10 Eyeshadow
Viseart Coy #1 Eyeshadow
Coy #1
Viseart Coy #1 Eyeshadow
Viseart Coy #5 Eyeshadow
Coy #5
Viseart Coy #5 Eyeshadow
Viseart Coy #8 Eyeshadow
Coy #8
Viseart Coy #8 Eyeshadow

Coy #10, Coy #1, Coy #5, Coy #8

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Fired Up

Natasha Denona Sunset

Natasha Denona Mandarine (123DC) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Mandarine (123DC)
Natasha Denona Mandarine (123DC) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Morgana (131DC) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Morgana (131DC)
Natasha Denona Morgana (131DC) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Panjin (132CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Panjin (132CM)
Natasha Denona Panjin (132CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Horizon (127CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Horizon (127CM)
Natasha Denona Horizon (127CM) Creamy Matte Eye Shadow

Mandarine (123DC), Morgana (131DC), Panjin (132CM), Horizon (127CM)

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Matte in the Shade

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Sea Breeze Matte Shadow
Sea Breeze
Sydney Grace Sea Breeze Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Winter Wonder Matte Shadow
Winter Wonder
Sydney Grace Winter Wonder Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Mango Tea Matte Shadow
Mango Tea
Sydney Grace Mango Tea Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Unpredictable Matte Shadow
Unpredictable
Sydney Grace Unpredictable Matte Shadow

Sea Breeze, Winter Wonder, Mango Tea, Unpredictable

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Bluebird

ColourPop Blue Moon

ColourPop Lumi Pressed Powder Shadow
Lumi
ColourPop Lumi Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Billie Jean Pressed Powder Shadow
Billie Jean
ColourPop Billie Jean Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Mad About U Pressed Powder Shadow
Mad About U
ColourPop Mad About U Pressed Powder Shadow
ColourPop Clued In Pressed Powder Shadow
Clued In
ColourPop Clued In Pressed Powder Shadow

Lumi, Billie Jean, Mad About U, Clued In

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Just a Lark

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Totally Worth It Pressed Pigment Shadow
Totally Worth It
Sydney Grace Totally Worth It Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation Pressed Pigment Shadow
Perfect Vacation
Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Comforter Pressed Pigment Shadow
Comforter
Sydney Grace Comforter Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Scuba Diver Matte Shadow
Scuba Diver
Sydney Grace Scuba Diver Matte Shadow

Totally Worth It, Perfect Vacation, Comforter, Scuba Diver

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By the Oasis

Natasha Denona Tropic (Mini)

Natasha Denona Exotic Metallic Eye Shadow
Exotic
Natasha Denona Exotic Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Mint Frost Sparkling Eye Shadow
Mint Frost
Natasha Denona Mint Frost Sparkling Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Tiger Lily Metallic Eye Shadow
Tiger Lily
Natasha Denona Tiger Lily Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Laguna Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
Laguna
Natasha Denona Laguna Creamy Matte Eye Shadow

Exotic, Mint Frost, Tiger Lily, Laguna

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Just Lounge

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Blaze Pressed Pigment Shadow
Blaze
Sydney Grace Blaze Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Siren Pressed Pigment Shadow
Siren
Sydney Grace Siren Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Herky Bird Pressed Pigment Shadow
Herky Bird
Sydney Grace Herky Bird Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Chocolate Bar Pressed Pigment Shadow
Chocolate Bar
Sydney Grace Chocolate Bar Pressed Pigment Shadow

Blaze, Siren, Herky Bird, Chocolate Bar

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Galactic Buzz

Pat McGrath Subversive

Pat McGrath Night Creature EYEdols Eyeshadow
Night Creature
Pat McGrath Night Creature EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath VR Pink EYEdols Eyeshadow
VR Pink
Pat McGrath VR Pink EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Gigabyte EYEdols Eyeshadow
Gigabyte
Pat McGrath Gigabyte EYEdols Eyeshadow
Pat McGrath Xtreme Black (Subversive)
Xtreme Black
Pat McGrath Xtreme Black (Subversive)

Night Creature, VR Pink, Gigabyte, Xtreme Black

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Afternoon Nap

Sydney Grace Shadows

Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet Pressed Pigment Shadow
Lemon Sorbet
Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Deliverer Pressed Pigment Shadow
Deliverer
Sydney Grace Deliverer Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Go for It Pressed Pigment Shadow
Go for It
Sydney Grace Go for It Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Faithful Matte Shadow
Faithful
Sydney Grace Faithful Matte Shadow

Lemon Sorbet, Deliverer, Go for It, Faithful

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