What are the best eyeshadows for Indian skintones? I get asked this question a lot so I decided to put together a list (much like the other lists I’ve created) for you. I’ve included a few options under each category so you can find something that works for you depending on however light or dark your skin is.
I know these are all MAC shadows, by no means do you have to stick to MAC, it’s just the easiest brand to find dupes for. For instance if you were looking for a drugstore brand for the color ricepaper, you would just google “drugstore dupe mac ricepaper” or something to that affect.
Highlights-
Ricepaper- Peachy gold with shimmer
Arena- Soft gold-peach with pearl
Paradisco- Bright pinky-coral with pearl
Lid colors-
All that Glitters- Beige with gold pearl
Woodwinked- Warm antique brown
Sable- Gold plum with bronze pearl
Transition colors-
Soba- Gold brown with gold shimmer
Free to be- Bright true coral
Soft Brown- Soft golden peachy brown
Crease colors-
Folie- Reddish plum brown
Embark- Intense reddish brown
Brun- Muted blackish brown
What do you think, is there any color you would add to this list? If so please comment and share with the rest of us! 🙂
Deepa, this post is absolutely brilliant and so timely!
Just the other day, I was tempted to build my own MAC eyeshadow quad and was struggling to put together colours that I would reach for all the time. Your post have been a complete lifesaver, and I love how you’ve categorized things in 4 sections!
Lastly, as a fellow Indian, I’m confident that these colours will match my skin tone and taste. Thank you so much!
Ohmygosh amazing!! Im so glad this was helpful to you. I’d love to hear which colors you end up going with 🙂
I just purchased my quad today! These are the colours I went with:
1) Highlight – Naked Lunch
2) Lid – Sable
3) Transition – Soft brown
4) Crease – Folie
Thank you so much once again! 🙂
Love it! Naked lunch is a great color!!
I love your lists …i remember buying lipsticks with your guide ….i think you can add mac expensive pink to the list …its great for ethnic clothes and especially weddings …and suit all indian skintones.
Aww glad they’re helpful 🙂 and yes Expensive pink is an amazing color!!