Red Plum Mineral Eyeshadow Spotlight
One of the coolest things about mineral makeup is how insanely versatile it is.
Today, Abby will show you how to use one eye shadow as a full face look - featuring Red Plum Mineral Eye Shadow.
Seriously! One of my favorite tips to give you is that you can use just one pigment for pretty much anything your heart desires. So today, I decided to put my money where my mouth is and show you how to create a full makeup look based on one color.
Red Plum Mineral Eyeshadow
I chose one of my absolute faves from the Simple Beauty Minerals lineup, the Red Plum Mineral Eyeshadow. This is such a gorgeous shade, and it can be used in so many ways that I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show it off to you and let you all in on this awesome little beauty secret! I used Red Plum as a base for my eyeshadow, as well as for a colorful liner on my lower lash line, and as a lip color in this look. You don’t have to stop there, as Red Plum makes a totally gorgeous cheek color/blush as well, but I went lighter on my cheeks today since my eye was a bit darker, and I really wanted the eyes to stand out.
For this look, I used Simple Basics Mineral Eyeshadow, Champagne Ice Mineral Eye Shadow, Red Plum Mineral Eyeshadow, and Black Natural Mineral Mascara. Alright, let’s get into it!
Simple Basics works beautifully as your base color. Apply it all over your lid. Add in Champagne Ice as your inner corner highlight, and as your browbone highlight to work as your “transitional color” between your skin and your brighter shadows so there is a gradient between the brighter pop of color and your face.
Jump in with Red Plum– really pack it into your crease using a small, dense, and flat eyeshadow brush to give the most coverage.
Using a super fluffy blending brush, blend it upwards and into Champagne Ice to create the gradient. Then reapply Red Plum with a small dense shadow brush to the crease again to create a strong color outline in your crease after blending.
Next up is Burgundy Wine! Pack this onto your eyelid, below your crease. This will create a colorful base for you to blend the black shadow into in your next step, and help you to cut the intensity of the black. I chose Burgundy Wine because it is somewhat deeper than Red Plum, but they are both warm with red tones so Burgundy Wine will create a really pretty base for the black to blend into that will complement Red Plum. It will also warm up the look a bit as we blend it upwards into the crease to melt into Red Plum and create a pretty transition from color to color.
Now, take Red Plum down onto your lower lashline as a pretty pop of color using your Fine Point Eyeliner Brush and drawing in the eyeliner below your lashes…
Almost Done!
For your last step, pack Midnight Mineral eyeshadow onto your lid near the upper lashline, and then blend out using a fluffy brush again to create a soft coverage over your entire eyelid that blends into the Red Plum crease.
Start with a little, as this has very intense coverage, and you can always add more (but it’s trickier to take away too much!) Use the Black Natural Mineral Mascara with a couple coats to give your lashes more volume.
To get that extra length/volume, I typically start at the base of my lashes and work in a couple coats, and then coax a bit onto the tips of my lashes until I get the right ratio of volume to length. Last but not least, pack the Red Plum pigment onto your lips for a truly stunning finishing touch. This color will leave you with a slightly metallic sheen that is out of this world! I have worn it several times like this and I have always gotten compliments on it from fellow makeup lovers I run into throughout my day :) And there you have it!
Plenty of Variations
This is one of my favorite looks, and I wear variations of it seriously all the time. I like using the black to create a bit of a smoky eye because then I don’t have to draw on eyeliner to my upper lashline and it’s actually way quicker for me (ha!), but you could definitely play around with this look and make it your own by substituting your favorite colors for the crease and highlight, or adding in some extra liner, or switching up the lip color. Really, the possibilities are endless!
And speaking of endless possibilities, you can take a peek and see how you can style Red Plum in a softer, sweeter, romantic Valentine's Day look if you check out our blog post with a full tutorial on it.
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Key Takeaways
- Mineral makeup is incredibly versatile and can be used across the entire face
- One eyeshadow shade can double as eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush, and lip color
- Red Plum Mineral Eyeshadow is a multi-use shade with depth, warmth, and flexibility
- Using fewer products can still create a bold, cohesive makeup look
- Layering and blending are key to creating dimension with a single color family
- Mineral pigments allow for buildable intensity without looking heavy
- This look can easily be customized for everyday wear or a more dramatic finish
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I really use one eyeshadow for my whole face?
Yes. Mineral pigments are pure and adaptable, making them safe and effective for eyes, lips, and cheeks. -
Is Red Plum suitable for all skin tones?
Red Plum is a warm, universally flattering shade that works beautifully across a wide range of skin tones. -
Will mineral eyeshadow work as a lip color?
Yes. When applied to lips with a nourishing lip balm, mineral pigments create a unique, slightly metallic finish and long-lasting color. -
Can this look be toned down for daytime?
Absolutely. Use a lighter hand, skip the black shadow, or apply Red Plum more sheerly for a softer effect. -
Do I need a lot of brushes to recreate this look?
No. A small dense brush, a fluffy blending brush, and a fine liner brush are enough. -
Can I swap Red Plum for another shade?
Yes. Any richly pigmented mineral eyeshadow can be used in the same way—experiment with your favorites.
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