5-Minute Smoky Pink Eyeshadow Makeup Tutorial

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is next weekend?  Even though Valentine’s Day can be one of those cheesy holidays, it’s actually always been one of my favorites.  I just love any reason to pick up a pretty new dress, indulge in a little extra chocolate, and of course, get all dolled up!  I’ve been crushing hard on the pinks lately and immediately fell in love with this Maybelline Blushed Nudes pink eyeshadow palette!

Packed with 12 neutral warm shades (and under $10, what?!), it has the perfect combination of colors to help me create a soft and pretty look for Valentine’s Day.  The colors are actually infused with rose gold pigments that create for bolder, more intense hues.  I love having all the colors in a convenient package as it lets me put together a look in no time flat!  With two little ones constantly at my feet, I can’t spend nearly the amount of time that I used to getting ready.  If I can’t get my makeup done in 5 minutes, it usually doesn’t get done at all.  That’s why I’m so excited to share my 5-minute, no-fuss smoky pink eyeshadow makeup tutorial

For this look, I used the Maybelline Blushed Nudes palette, the Maybelline Falsies Push Up Drama mascara, the Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in charcoal, and the Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipcolor in Touch of Spice.

On the back of the Blushed Nudes palette are suggestions for different color combinations.  I decided to go with the combination of the last three colors on the bottom right.  I started with the middle cranberry shade and placed that all over the lid with a flat shader brush.  Then I took the left olive-gray color and applied that with a fluffy brush to my outer crease along the lower part of my browbone.  Then, I deepened the look using a smaller brush and used the rightmost dark brown shade.  I then took a blending brush and just gently swirled the edges to blur the colors together.  And finally, to create some contrast, I took the top leftmost color and applied that as highlight right underneath my eyebrow.  The color payoff is amazing and the colors all blended together seamlessly!

To make my eyes stand out a little more, I created a very subtle cat eye with the gel eyeliner.  The Maybelline gel eyeliners have always been a fave of mine as I’ve found them so easy to apply and they actually last all day without any smudging or transferring (and the brush makes application so easy too!).  This was also my first time trying the Falsies Push Up Drama mascara and it made my short little lashes actually noticeable!  The cup-shaped wand scoops and lifts my lashes into place!

And to finish the look, I had to pop on a pretty lip color!  Matte shades have been my go-to lately and I just love the rich color shades in the Maybelline Color Sensational line.  This Touch of Spice shade added just the rosy plum color but was muted just enough not to take away from the eyes.  The color is also particularly forgiving on dry lips which is a bonus for me especially as my lipstick is usually something I apply as I’m heading out the door!