A good eye makeup look can truly make or break your look. And we’ve all had moments where we just wouldn't experiment with them, isn’t it? Nonetheless, if you think you want to change things up for Eid 2025, then we’ve got you covered.
Let’s understand all about eye makeup ideas, types of eyeshadows, mistakes to avoid, and more.
8 Eye Makeup Ideas For Eid 2025
I’ve put together a list of the only eight eye makeup looks you need to know to dial up any festive look. Let’s dive right in.
1. The classic smokey eye makeup
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Well, some things just are an all-time classic and they work best the way they are. So if you’d like to ace a nice smokey-eye makeup look for Eid 2025, here are easy steps to ace it right.
• Use a light base shade for the lid.
• Follow it up a medium shade and use it on the crease as well as the outer corner.
• Use the darker shade you’d like on the lash line and then blend it upwards.
• You can use an eyeliner or a kajal along the lash lines and smudge it for the right effect.
• Top this off with mascara and maybe some glitter if you’d like!
2. Cut crease eye makeup
As the name suggests, all you need to focus on is make sure that the lid and the crease have a contrast, which in turn, make your eyes look bigger. Here’s how to get the makeup look right!
• Use a light shade for the lid.
• Follow it up with a darker shade to define the crease line.
• Now, blend the darker shade towards the brow bone.
• You can add a shimmer or just complete it with your eyeliner, mascara or some highlighter.
3. Simple eye makeup
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This one’s more for the no-makeup makeup look kinda girlies, and it is the go-to for most people. Here’s how to get it right.
• Use any neutral eyeshadow that’s closer to your skin tone.
• Follow it up with a thin brown eyeliner or kajal closer to the lash line.
• Curl up the lashes and finish it off with a mascara.
4. A graphic eyeliner for eye makeup
Some of us like to experiment and it’s fun to go creative, isn’t it? So play around with colours, designs and mix and match.
• Start off with a basic wing liner.
• Now add layers of shapes or different colours to create designs you like.
• You can also add some eyeshadow to match your outfit or keep it neutral.
5. Go metallic
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If you’re someone who loves their shimmers and want to go for the less is more ideology, then this one is for you.
• Prime your lids to ensure the metallic shade glides smoothly.
• Pick a metallic hue and blend towards the crease
• Go less on the sheen as you blend and use a neutral matte shade for that softness over the crease.
• Complete it with a liner and mascara.
6. Ombre eye makeup look
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If you don’t want to go the different way, like a pop of colours and a nice multidimensional look, then ombre eyes are the way to go.
• Prime your eyes and start with a light shade (up to the brow bone).
• Apply a darker shade just on the crease, to create that colour difference.
• Blend the two shades for a gradual ombre effect.
• Use a nice liner and mascara to complete the look.
7. Cat eye makeup look
Getting the cat eye makeup look right is no joke. For all the times you chose to experiment with eyeliner but gave up, it’s time to use an eyeshadow instead.
• Start off with a lighter base colour all over.
• As you reach the brow bone, create a winged-out look with the brush.
• Add a shimmer/glitter shade over the crease for that glowy effect.
• Use a q-tip dipped in micellar water to sharpen the edges and get the right cat eye look.
8. Soft glam eye makeup
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This is everyone’s go-to these days because no one wants to go OTT, isn’t it? And well, a nice glam look for Eid is just the right way to do it, isn’t it?
• Start off with a neutral pink or a bright nude that can serve as a base for flittering.
• Smudge it with your eyes for a natural finish.
• Use a lighter glitter shade to smudge it all over depending on the kind of glam you want.
• Add a black or brown liner to the lash line.
• You could also consider some colour instead of a kajal for that complete glam look.
These are some beauty looks that’ll always be in trend!
5 Editor-Approved Eyeshadow Palettes For Eye Makeup Looks
While we are talking about eye makeup looks, we’ve also got some eyeshadow palette suggestions depending on what you need and how you generally prefer to do your makeup.
1. Eyes Can Kill | 63 Bright Colour Eyeshadow Palette, Rs 1,499
Mars Cosmetics
If you happen to be a beginner but love makeup, this eyeshadow palette is definitely worth every penny. You can use it to create colourful looks or just opt for the basics and add a touch of glitter. If used well, the looks you can create with this are endless!
Also, the price at which Mars Cosmeticsgives us flawless products is beyond me!
Buy here
2. Kay Beauty Multi Texture Eyeshadow Palette - Sunkissed, Rs 1,799
Nykaa
For anyone who has a thing for nude eyeshadows and doesn’t like too much colour, this one’s for you. It has a mix of plain colours, glitters and metallics, and yet, you can get a complete look that’s going to be a forever favourite. It is one that I keep going back to, so a definite must-have!
Buy here
3. Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyepalette, Rs 5,900
Sephora
Now if you like OTT and are a fan of all things shimmer and glittery, I think this palette will instantly grab your attention. The colour payoff is great, the mix of shades is unique and once again, it gives you room to create so many looks.
Buy here
4. Too Faced Born This Way Nude Mini Eyeshadow Palette - Warm Ember Nudes, Rs 3,750
Tira Beauty
Having a handy nude mini palette is the way to go, because it’s just better this way. This Too Faced palette in particular, actually has the perfect balance of colours and glitter and you will never not have an outfit that doesn’t match eye looks you create with this palette.
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5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite Size Eyeshadow, Rs 390
Nykaa
These palettes have multiple colour options to choose from and honestly, I couldn’t pick just one. While I have two from this lot, I think it’s like more the better, because these are that good, and obviously, come in super handy.
Buy here
Easy Eye Makeup Tips
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Now that you know eight of the best eye makeup ideas for Eid and other festivities, here are some easy tips to get you going!
• Using a primer for patchy eyeshadows is the best. If you’re a newbie, don’t forget that step.
• The right eye makeup brush is important to get the look you want. For example, use a flat brush for the wing, a smudge brush to blend, and so on and so forth.
• Figure out the blends and the type of eye makeup you do depending on how your eyes look.
• Use a Q-tip dipped in micellar water to remove any extra makeup or fallout.
• Pick eyeshadow colours depending on your eye colour. For example, goldens and browns look great on black eyes.
• Go for warmer eyeshadows if your skin tone is on the darker side, and see the magic happen!
So, get going and practice some of the best eyeshadow looks that there are!
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