There’s always one pan in the eyeshadow palette that wins the popularity contest. Usually a reliable matte taupe or soft shimmering champagne, these hues are the ones we reach for on autopilot each morning, with the surrounding shades rarely getting a look in.
While switching up your signature look for a party or event can be refreshing, day-to-day we know what we like, and no paintbox-bright eyeshadow palette has managed to change that so far. But what if there were some fresh ways for you to wear that never-let-you-down shade? Enter: Glossier’s Monochromes.
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Spearheading the monochrome make-up trend, these smart new palettes are an easy way to experiment with a more eye-catching beauty look without veering into Youtube tutorial territory: your signature look, but new.
As Katie Jane Hughes, celebrity & editorial makeup artist explains, 'monochrome feels right for now because the trend for monochromatic makeup never goes out of style. It's the simplicity of using one accent colour to build your entire look.'
The easy wearability of monochromatics was the inspiration behind Glossier’s latest launch. Each reusable and refillable Monochromes eye palette (of which there are 10) contains three versions of the same, wear-every-day shade: one matte, one satin, and one metallic. Worn alone, each one is an easy eye enhancer – but teamed together, possibilities abound.
'I like to start with a matte shade that I sweep over the entire eye and then amplify the look by adding the metallic or satin shade into the contours of the eye,' says Hughes.
If you haven’t found your forever eyeshadow shade yet, or fancy trying something new, there’s likely something to suit here. The palettes all fit within a non-scary spectrum, although the cool lilac Mist and burnt-orange Mesa will push you slightly out of the neutral zone.
Hughes recommends the warmer tones, such as Mesa, Prairie, or Clay for blue and green eyes, and the jewel tones of Heather, Mist, or Roisin for brown eyes. 'But there truly are no rules—you can do whatever feels right! It's always fun to play with colour.'
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Roberta Schroeder is the Senior Ecommerce Editor at Harper's Bazaar, ELLE and Esquire, overseeing shopping strategy and content across fashion, beauty, and travel. Roberta has reported on everything from market-leading skincare brands to the world’s most iconic fashion pieces, while also regularly updating a range of shopping guides, including LED masks, heritage cashmere brands and niche new dress brands to know.
Roberta has more than 15 years' experience in the luxury sector, spanning editorial consultancy, trend forecasting and journalism. Over the years, she has worked for global brands including Farfetch, Chanel, and Vogue.
When not testing beauty products, trialling trends and curating content that spotlights the very best in fashion and beauty, Roberta can usually be found trawling resale sites and vintage stores for a long-coveted designer find. Follow Roberta on Instagram at @roberta__schroeder
