In recent years, I've tended to err on the side of caution when it came to eyeshadow, sticking to muted tones and never really opting to experiment or stray from what I knew (i.e. matte brown shadow). But with 2026 being the year of fun, joyful make-up making a return, I decided it was time to trial some old favourites and get back into the eyeshadow game.
Over the years, I've worn greens, golds, pinks, blues and browns. When I first discovered eyeshadow palettes, I perfected my cut crease and rejoiced in buying my very first 'build-a-palette' at M.A.C Cosmetics while at university. Looking back, I felt nostalgic, but I also knew that as someone with brown eyes, there is a vast array of shades that suit me and that I should reach for more often.
