Another Eye-dea: Neutral Eye Makeup with some Pizzazz

When we think of natural or neutral makeup, we tend to think of warm browns, smokey grays, or flesh-colored hues. While I must admit I am a fan of the natural look, neutral eye makeup doesn't always have to consist of merely earth tones or grays. The look below adds a pop of purple, but remains neutral and understated for everyday wear.

Shown above: Mary Kay cream eyeshadow in Pale Blush (base), Mary Kay mineral eyeshadow in Moonstone (brow bone), Mary Kay mineral eyeshadow in Honey Spice (eyelid), Almay Intense i-Color Trio for Greens (purple shade; on crease), Cover Girl pencil eyeliner in Black, and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black. For steps to create this look and more pictures, see below.

To achieve the above look, follow these steps:

1. Using ring finger, apply Mary Kay cream eyeshadow in Pale Blush to entire lid, from lash line to eyebrow.
2. Using sponge applicator, apply Mary Kay mineral eyeshadow in Honey Spice to entire lid, from lash line to eyebrow.
3. Using sponge applicator, apply Mary Kay mineral eyeshadow in Moonstone to brow bone.
4. Using sponge applicator, apply the purple shade of Almay Intense i-Color Trio for Greens to crease, beginning at inside of eye and extending color up to end of eyebrow and down to end of eyelid.
5. Apply Cover Girl pencil eyeliner in black to top lash line, extending color out just beyond the end of the eyelid.
6. Apply Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black to top and bottom and lashes.

Shown above are all the eye makeup products listed previously, as well Mary Kay mineral cheek color in Strawberry Cream, Cover Girl Pressed Powder in Ivory, and Chapstick brand mint-flavored chapstick.