subtle colourful

i like this look because it's quite low - it is relatively subtle when your eyes are open, but then is a flash of gorgeous colour and shading when you blink.

Urban Decay Primer Potion

all over eyelid, up to eyebrow

NYX Trio - Hot Pink

around outer edge of eyelid, into crease, and onto outer browbone

fluffy brush

NYX Trio - Purple and Deep Purple

over hot pink, leaving some of the hot pink showing above

fluffy brush

MAC Eye Shadow - Carbon (matte black)

outer 'V' and through crease

pencil brush, then blend with fluffy brush

Coastal Scents (88 Matte Palette) - Navy Blue

over black

pencil brush, then fluffy brush

NYX Trio - Cool Blue

eyelid (left bare until now)

flat brush

Coastal Scents (88 Matte Palette) - bright, mid blue with shimmer

over cool blue

flat brush

Crush Cosmetics Bonus Pale Blue Shimmer Loose Shadow

over blue

flat brush, or your finger

NYX Eye Shadow - Barely There

highlight inner corner (around tearduct) and under eyebrow

fluffy brush

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Black Bean

line upper lashline, flicking past outer corner into the black shadow

angle brush

MAC Eye Kohl - Carbon

line waterline and tightline

NYX Slim Eye Pencil - Charcoal

line under lower lashes

CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara - Black

upper and lower lashes

MAC Brow Set - Beguile

eyebrows