The colors of the emerald: 20 eye shadow color combinations for May
May’s birthstone is emerald, a rich green that is often categorized according to depth and undertone. Hence, emeralds can range from lighter and lighter (almost translucent and neon colored) green to deep, almost blackish green. The spectrum ranges from yellowish green to bluish green, so it can appear like a jade green when it’s lighter and warmer, to almost bluish-blue-green when the blues are strongest.
About this series
Each look idea focuses on a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that the appropriate forehead bone or an additional transition shade based on the skin tone is brought in. I know I’m more likely to use five or six hues in a typical look, but I think four is a lucky medium to give a good idea of the “core” color scheme of a look while also giving you the opportunity to / lighten and darken as desired. I’ve listed the colors in this order: inner lid, center of lid, outer lid / fold and fold / over fold or cover.
You may see combinations that are slightly repetitive but the placement varies (e.g. a halo placement where the lightest and shimmering hue is placed in the center) as the placement can create a different effect / look too! You may also want to use your preferred matte / shimmer tones (if applicable) to add versatility to certain palettes. Use these ideas as a starting point!
