Neutral eye shadow is a must-have for everyone's beauty arsenal. It's the perfect base for building on top of with other colors, or using alone for a clean, natural look. Here are some of the best neutral eye shadows available at Sephora.
$27.00
I love the easy, effortless application of these eye crayons. I have fair skin and fig is quite red on me, but makes my green eyes pop! ...Perfect neutral taupe...I've been searching for a neutral/ cool taupe to match the natural shadow color of my skin.
What it is:
A super long-wearing eyeshadow pencil that provides intense color in satin and matte finishes, precise lining, and primes lids for all-day wear.
What it does:
This 24-hour wear, waterproof, neutral eyeshadow pencil highlights the face’s high points, including the cheekbones, tear ducts, and brow arches.
ITEM: 2797363
Color: 600 Anywhere Caffeine - *please refer to image attached as reference
$32.00
I love the color story as it really brings out the colors in my eyes. I love that it’s small and compact so it’s easy to travel with.. the shadows themselves are really high quality...The mattes are pigmented and blend easily and the satin shadows don’t crease.
What it is: A compact eyeshadow palette, with ultra-blendable, buildable shadows in creamy mattes and luminous shimmers, for endless looks and all-day wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. These products are also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and come in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: These complimentary palettes perfectly complete your look in your preferred cool- or warm-toned harmony. The silky-smooth, skin-fusing formula applies with ease and leaves no fall-out.
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$90.00
For reference, I have relatively light-medium neutral skin (Armani luminous silk 5.5, nars light reflecting L4/M1.2, Chanel Les Beiges medium-light) and I don’t consider this a highlighter; it’s a blush to me since both the colors are too dark to be a highlight on my skin. ...I own a ton load of blushes, and this color for my fair-light neutral skin, is perfection! I gave it 4 stars because it’s so pricey!
What it is: A highlighter and blush duo that creates a sensual, sunlit glow.
What Else You Need to Know: This cheek duo adds natural dimension and sensuous color that effortlessly glides onto skin with a soft, even finish. The peachy hue mimics the sun reflecting off the skin, while the rosy shade imparts the perfect touch of color. Use shades alone or together to contour a natural effect with sheer to medium coverage.
Size: 0.05 oz·ITEM: 1484971
Color: Sand Dune - medium beige tan
$34.00
This Golden Pink is my go to for the lid, with any neutral shadow in the crease. It really brightens up my eyes! ...Beautiful long wearing shadow...I tried the shade Dusty Mauve, a lovely neutral pink taupe shadow. The color was beautiful and lasted all day.
What it is: A bestselling cream eyeshadow stick that glides on with ease and lasts for up to 24 hours.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. This product is also vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: Prime, define, or highlight with buildable eyeshadow shades and finishes to complement all skin tones, eye shapes, and looks. This creamy, blendable stick glides on tug-free. The waterproof, long-lasting, color-true formula stays put for up to 24 hours without settling, creasing, smudging, or flaking.
Size: 0.15 oz / 4.5 mL·ITEM: 2649986
Color: Moon - cream with blue opalescent shimmer
$20.00
I will say, it’d be smart to have an eye primer under it, but not absolutely necessary. ...Reliable, every day eye shadow...Buildable and natural looking with no eye irritation.
What it is: A long-wearing, smudge-resistant, silky cream eyeshadow for sheer color with multidimensional glistening shimmer.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Floating Multicolor Pearls: Ultrafine reflective pearls for a luminous finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Silky and blendable, this cream eyeshadow easily swipes over eyelids for a soft wash of twinkling color.
Size: .05 oz / 1.6g·ITEM: 2772366
Color: Adults Only - matte apricot
$32.00
There isn't a lot of color payoff with this neutral taupe, but it did give me a little all over shimmer after application and blending. ...I am light to med skin with neutral undertones…and this is perfect!!! Easy to use…but to blend only do one eye at a time…this stuff stays allllll day and I will definitely repurchase!!
What it is: A matte and shimmer cream eyeshadow with an all-day, crease-resistant finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: Draw attention with seductively smooth, ultra-creamy matte and shimmer eyeshadow sticks that set to an all-day finish.
Size: 0.056oz·ITEM: 2706935
Color: Get On Taupe - taupe
$25.00
Good but not the best shadow stick I've used...I was excited to see stick shadows from Fenty and the shades were promising, especially for the mattes. ...Creamy matte eye color. Sooo easy to use and the cool neutral brown give my dark lips just the right amount of color to make my eyes pop and I look less dead or tired.
What it is: An intensely pigmented, blendable eyeshadow stick to define every eye shape and flatter every skin tone, available in matte and shimmer shades.
What Else You Need to Know: Expert-level eyeshadow just got easy. Create endless eye looks with these long-wear, twist-up eyeshadow sticks that deliver high-impact color intensity. It comes in a slim, twist-up stick for easy application and is easy to blend. The matte and shimmer shades resist creasing, fading, sweat, and heat, and are transfer- and waterproof.
Size: 0.13 oz/ 3.9 mL·ITEM: 2225068
Color: 44S Blush - rose gold chrome
$38.00
I recently tried Armani Beauty’s eye tint liquid eye shadow and have to say I am in love with this shadow! ...Great on the go eye tint!!...The shade 30m taupe does lean more on the brown side but overall this is a great neutral eye tint that everyone can rock.
What it is: A long-lasting, crease-proof liquid eyeshadow in multiple finishes with up to 16 hours of buildable color and a lightweight feel.
What Else You Need to Know: This liquid eyeshadow features pure color pigments in a water-infused formula for buildable, high-impact color that glides on smoothly and blends easily. The multipurpose applicator allows for a variety of bold eyeshadow, eyeliner, and smoky eye looks—no primer required.
Clinical Results: In a study conducted in 2013 with a panel of 65 women ages 20–50, for a one-week duration in France:
- 86.7% of women agree the product does not smudge after 16 hours of wear
- 92.3% of women agree the product has luminous color
Size: .049 oz /1.4 g·ITEM: 2365617
Color: 12 Sunrise - warm beige
$27.00
Great neutral shade...This has made a difference when putting makeup. Love the brown- neutral look to It. The sharpener at the bottom is convenient when I am on the go.
What it is: A three-in-one, 24-hour shadow, kohl, and liner stick for intense pigment and transfer-proof, waterproof, smudge-proof wear.
What Else You Need to Know: This 24-hour, multi-use stick provides blendable color and waterproof, transfer-proof, sweat-proof and smudge-proof wear. With a built-in sharpener for added precision, you can create any look, easily. Safe to use on the waterline and ophthalmologist-tested for sensitive eyes.
Size: 0.153 oz·ITEM: 2027191
Color: Kitten - shimmering vibrant nude pink
$25.00
Better than the pressed shadow!...Beautiful, shimmery, and eye-catching. A great neutral for any collection....I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering a good quality neutral toned eye shadow
What it is:
A long-wearing, high-shimmer liquid eyeshadow.
What it does:
Glisten and gleam with stila’s new Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadowrich, beautiful color with a high shimmer sheen, minus the glitter.
The pearl-packed translucent base offers versatile wear. Apply a sheer layer for daytime, or add layers for nighttime drama. This uniquely lightweight, water-infused texture gives a barely-there, refreshing feel and smooth color laydown. The non-tacky, non-transfer, adhesive base means minimal falloutno primer needed.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates