Fashion

Duochrome Shadows Will Easily Up Your Makeup Game

by Miki Hayes

Oct. 1, 2015

Neutral eyeshadows are pretty great. And, dare I say, you can never have too many. But sometimes we just need to mix it up a little. Add a little color. But how about adding two colors at once with a fancy, shmancy duochrome eyeshadow? Just in case you're unfamiliar, "duochrome" refers to any product that can appear two different colors depending on how the light hits. These can also be called "reflects" because of how they change when the light, well, reflects on them. Regardless of what you call them though, they're absolutely gorgeous. Especially on the eyes.

But as fun as these types of shadows can be, they can also be a little difficult to find — not too many brands make them. The trick is to also look for loose pigments. Once you get your hands on some, it'll be game-over for any eye-look you create. Duochromes are total scene-stealers, and they even work for single-shadow looks. By applying a duochrome shadow all over the lid and through the crease (and making sure to blend), the various colors provide enough dimension on their own. So it'll look like you spent much more time and effort than you actually did. Just be careful to not walk by too many mirrors when you rock duochromes. You'll have to stop every time.