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Embrace the newest trend in eye make-up by knowing how to choose the right shade for you

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Darling, S. (2026, October 3). Embrace the newest trend in eye make-up by knowing how to choose the right shade for you. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/embrace-the-newest-trend-in-eye-make-up-by-knowing-how-to-choose-the-right-shade-for-you-20261004-p60z3d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-03 · by Stephanie Darling

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The article discusses the current trend of using grey eyeshadow in various shades, ranging from soft dove to gun-metal, replacing winter's chocolate eyeshadow for summer. It provides tips on application techniques and shade selection based on eye color: silvery greys for blue eyes, a soft mushroom for green and hazel eyes, and charcoal for brown eyes. The article emphasizes using an eyeshadow primer or concealer base before applying the grey shadow and blending with complementary shades to create a smoky eye effect suitable for both day and night looks.
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This winter, chocolate eyeshadow was trendy, but as summer approaches, makeup enthusiasts are shifting towards various shades of grey eyeshadows. These include soft dove, slick dolphin, charcoal, and gun-metal tones that can complement any look. To achieve a smoky eye, start by priming the eyelids with an eyeshadow primer or concealer using a hoof-shaped brush. Apply grey shadow up to just below the brow line, then soften the look for daytime with a soft-taupe powdered shadow over it. For nighttime, intensify the look by adding a soft-charcoal kohl pencil under and close to the top lashes, blending softly. Blue-eyed individuals should opt for silvery greys, while green or hazel eyes pair well with soft mushroom shades; brown eyes contrast beautifully with charcoal. Completing the look are two coats of black mascara applied to both upper and lower lashes.

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Chocolate eyeshadow was everywhere this winter, but with summer on the horizon, it’s time to mix it up and embrace the flattering 50 shades of grey with everything from soft dove to slick dolphin, charcoal and gun-metal.
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2026-10-03 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Embrace the newest trend in eye make-up by knowing how to choose the right shade for you · assertive framing

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Chocolate eyeshadow was everywhere this winter, but with summer on the horizon, it’s time to mix it up and embrace the flattering 50 shades of grey with everything from soft dove to slick dolphin, charcoal and gun-metal. asserted
it → ’ → dolphin
Our favourite shades come in an easy-to-apply creamy finish. asserted
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Begin by prepping lids with an eyeshadow primer or a dab of concealer, blended out with a hoof-shaped eyeshadow brush, which is great for working over the mobile lid. asserted
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This will create the perfect smoky eye. asserted
This → create → eye
For grey-shadow shade selection, blue eyes suit silvery greys; for green and hazel eyes, choose a soft mushroom, and for brown eyes, charcoal is a great contrast. asserted
charcoal → suit → eyes
Get the best of Sunday Life magazine delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning. asserted
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“There’s been a homogenisation of how we dress because we’re all consuming the same content,” says the entrepreneur. asserted
entrepreneur → dress → content
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