Makeup, like fashion, can be worn and interpreted any number of ways. This year, while bold colors are definitely seeing a resurgence, monochromatic makeup is making a name for itself. Not sure what it is? Allow us to explain.
As the name suggests, monochromatic makeup focus on using one color to create a full face look. Most often, the monochromatic makeup technique is used to achieve a natural-looking visage that's truly put together. Colors that typically fall into this category include nude, pink and brown. When you coordinate these colors across your eyes, cheeks and lips, the result is a simple, polished look that allows you to put your best face forward without distracting from your natural beauty.
Ready to rock the look? Ahead, we share 15 of our favorite makeup products to perfect monochrome makeup magic. Whether you want to stick to all one color or incorporate a couple of the monochrome-approved shades, you're sure to fall in love with the super wearable makeup trend.
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As the name suggests, monochromatic makeup focus on using one color to create a full face look. Most often, the monochromatic makeup technique is used to achieve a natural-looking visage that's truly put together. Colors that typically fall into this category include nude, pink and brown. When you coordinate these colors across your eyes, cheeks and lips, the result is a simple, polished look that allows you to put your best face forward without distracting from your natural beauty.
Ready to rock the look? Ahead, we share 15 of our favorite makeup products to perfect monochrome makeup magic. Whether you want to stick to all one color or incorporate a couple of the monochrome-approved shades, you're sure to fall in love with the super wearable makeup trend.
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Not sure whether you want to rock nude, pink or brown monochromatic makeup? Why choose when you can stock up on all the best monochromatic colors with one gorgeous palette? We adore this rich, pigmented collection of 30 eyeshadow shades. Whether you want to rock allover eye color, a two-toned smoky eye or a multi-colored monochromatic lid, this palette has you covered.
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Another great option if you're feeling a bit indecisive, this new palette from Urban Decay offers up five neutral matte eye shadow shades to make all of your monochromatic dreams come true. Whether you want to keep it light and nude with Lucy, Daydream or Subscribe, pinkish peach with 12/12, or brown with Eight, we guarantee this super blendable palette will become a staple in your daily routine.
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As if monochromatic makeup wasn't simple enough as it is, this creamy stick offers a one-and-done solution to perfecting your lids. The creamy matte formula glides on smoothly to offer up budge-proof wear for up to nine hours.
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Leaning more towards the brown end of the monochromatic makeup spectrum? Whether you want to add a little drama with dark brown or keep it daytime fresh with light brown, this palette gives you options. The coolest part? It's designed using color theory specifically to enhance brown eyes (did you know 55 percent of women have this eye color?). Created by beauty guru and makeup artist Sona Gasparian, the palette offers 12 jaw-dropping shades that favor all skin tones and, although designed to enhance brown eyes, it complements any eye color.
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