EYESHADOW on Your NAILS??! I'm STUNNED!

This week I've been experimenting with using eyeshadow as nail polish! It's such an interesting idea but I wasn't sure if it would actually work...
Let me know your thoughts down below!
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[@JenPhelps]

I've been getting a few questions about whether or not the clear coat gets shadow in it so I thought I would address that here! I was wondering the exact same thing, but surprisingly, the shadow didn't gunk up the brush at all like I thought it would! There was a very slight trace of shadow on the brush when I was done but it didn't turn the clear coat green at all!

[@marion8354]

I was surprised that it didn't come of

[@jennyoneill2797]

So many of us probably have huge eyeshadow collections, this is GENIUS!

[@LifeWithRupy]

I know! Especially with all our special shades!!!

[@joycefreeman5628]

I like my eye shadow palettes too much more than I like nail polish so I would never do this. Nor would I, like I have seen some KZbinr do, destroy my palettes to make pigments for slime.... which just goes to show that you can always take bright shiny colors and mix them into a muddy gray or brown. 🙄 I have enough nail polish to not do this. I do make my own nail polish colors by mixing half bottles together, I make a lot of mauve and lilac that way. Lilac is my best nail color.

[@scottandlindareed2534]

Use your finger to apply the shadow. Using circular motions, burnish the shadow onto your nails. I feel like the warmth from your skin helps to melt the eye shadow onto the nail better.

[@LifeWithRupy]

I’m definitely going to try it this way!!!

[@anne7811]

Try to press the eyeshadow onto not fully dry nail polish with a finger. Then wait a few minutes before going over with the topcoat. I get beautiful result that way..😁👍

[@OAbi94]

This is a really good way to use up pressed glitters! I've seen a few gals on Instagram using the glitters on their nails as part of their project pans or pan that palette. Such a good idea to get the most out of our makeup 🙌

[@tdsollog]

Fantastic idea. I have a bunch of pressed glitter pans that I depotted and “quarantined”.

[@lisacercone6736]

Finally a use for old eye shadow. What a fun idea.

[@JenPhelps]

YES! I have so much old stuff this is perfect.

[@LifeWithRupy]

OMG JENNNN 🤩🥰 thank you for the shoutout and I love that you tried this. I think it was streaky because you used a shadow with a transparent base - ones with a deeper base will not be streaky at all!!! AHHH also can’t get over the fact you just called me your friend 🥺🥺🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@JenPhelps]

Ah that makes sense! Pastels were probably not the best first choice, LOL. And thank YOU for the inspiration, such amazing idea!!

[@LifeWithRupy]

@@JenPhelps I think SG Tiara would look amazing too. Okay but now we need to try electric unicorn.

[@PattiInNYC]

Subscribing! ❤

[@LifeWithRupy]

@@PattiInNYC thank you! 🥺🥰❤️

[@lisalipstixs]

Rupy!!!!! 🤗💕

[@DogMom2L2W]

My problem is I have a ton of eyeshadow palettes AND a ton of nail polish AND I am now addicted to wearing press on nails instead of painting them 😂

[@tabatha5215]

I’m the same except lately I’m addicted to nail polish strips. 😆😩

[@daniellewarner4214]

Are you me? 🤣😅 I’m the exact same. HUGE polish collection but have recently become hooked on press ons - they blow my MIND. 🤯 fake nails really have come a long way since my middle school fake nail days.

[@binderkim]

Same!!

[@coastlines]

This is a great way to use up those non-eye safe pressed glitters, too!

[@nallya9018]

I used to be obsessed with nail polish and looked up how to make your own nail polish years ago. I had seen videos where you can crush the shadow and then pour into a bottle of clear polish or base. You can also use loose pigments. A fun project to do with kids!

[@dazem8]

same! I loved doing my nails with all kinds of designs and techniques I saw on YT. then i had a baby and don't have time for all that now lol.

[@tabatha5215]

Omg as a nail polish junkie And eyeshadow palette junkie I’m so excited by this!!!

[@JenPhelps]

I'm the same way!!

[@meesham4202]

Imagine how well Juvia's Place place would work for this. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tabatha5215]

Meesha M Oh I have some Juvia’s place palettes. What a great suggestion!

[@mafaldaferias984]

I've been using eyeshadow as nail polish for months since I saw Rebecca Morgan here on KZbin showing this trick. I honestly can't use just nail polish, seems something is missing 😅I even use glitter that are not safe for the eyes.

[@amandadelatorre3790]

If you do gel polish this is even better bc gel typically leaves a sticky inhibition layer. It looks incredible with multichromes!

[@valeriecrespin4704]

The Colourpop Kathleen Lights loose pigments from way back marketed they could be used for nails, but I never tried it. Wishing I hadn’t decluttered those now-they would be perfect for this technique!

[@dreamscape405]

LOVE THIS!! I have a multichrome eyeshadow from an indie brand that's too dark to wear on my eyes, and I can't wait to try it this way!! I was so disappointed I couldn't wear it, and it was expensive...$15.00 for a 10mm pan. So happy I can get some use out of it!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

I got this one powder and it's weird you buff it in and it turns to chrome almost a glass look. It's really cool. Excited to watch this!

[@yesimthatlisa]

To me this is so great! I go through phases of buying polish and then not wearing it, ending up passing unused polishes on to friends - so this would save me a lot of money. Thanks for sharing this!

[@gasparinha]

This is so cool! I recently mixed a ground-up glitter eyeshadow into a base coat and made a very cool polish, but that involved permanently destroying that shade (OK in this case - too much glitter fallout). I love that you can do this with shadows you actually like using without sacrificing them!

[@JenPhelps]

That's what I love about it too! I had heard of mixing your own with eyeshadow, but yeah...you have to be willing to let that shadow go! :)

[@lesliesmaturemakeupbeauty]

I’m so intrigued by this. I’m so messy with nail polish this looks like an easier cleanup. Love your content🧡

[@stacyr3743]

That’s what I was thinking too. I might actually wear nail polish if I can use a method that makes it look less amateurish.

[@nadineiris7344]

I love the idea of matching my fingers PERFECTLY to my eye look!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@amourcasse]

What a cool idea!! I am going to try this with some pigments I never use and I bet they'll look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@lisalipstixs]

@RupyMinhas is an amazing person, creator and friend 💕 So glad you ladies know each other and you gave her a shout-out Jen !! 💖💯

[@LifeWithRupy]

🥰🥰🥰💗💗💗

[@aura3337]

WOW! I’m absolutely trying it. I’m thinking about doing a sort of tie dye look with multiple colors. Thank you Jen! 🌸

[@esmeclarissa3491]

Wow! I'm surprised! Would you mind doing an update on this in one of your upcoming videos?

[@meitalkabeli509]

This is amazing, what a cool look the eye shadows give to the nails. This is a great way to use old eye shadows that you cant use on your eyes but love the colors of to get a nice look.

[@maryd4855]

So creative!!! I would have never thought of this either. Definitely going to try this.

[@Marykguise]

So cool!! I’ll definitely be trying this!!

[@krista436]

Well that is the coolest thing! Gonna try this for sure!

[@LifeWithRupy]

So we’re all gonna be matching our eyeshadow to our nails now! Haha! I’m going to try with some loose pigments and loose glitters next!

[@rondalewis5295]

I can't wait to try this! Brilliant!

[@watermelongal5512]

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing this with us! I am obsessed with nail polishes so I will definitely try this out!

[@reyspet]

Thank you so much for this! Can't wait to try! :D

[@myaccount5362]

So so cool! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Goldie9899]

This makes complete sense since nail polish colors are ultimately made out of color pigments…the same for shadows

[@dmcarine]

Mind blown. Can't wait to try this!!!!

[@llchapman1234]

This is so awesome! I will use colors on my nails that I might not like on my eyes. Plus I can use those glitter shades 😎✨

[@ChiaraP213]

Thank you Jen (and Rupy!), what a fantastic, creative idea!! I'll definitely try it!

[@jenniferconley3396]

I love @RupyMinhas she is so amazing!! Loved this video so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LifeWithRupy]

LOVE YOU TOO!

[@paulastafford1234]

This is so cool. Ty Jen this has made my day. Take care

[@addiewoodcroft]

What a great idea! Will definitely be trying this!

[@stacyguerrero6359]

Thanks so much! This sounds great. I definitely want to try this!!!

[@PaolaRL]

Thank you Jen! I will definitely check this technique out!

[@SMITHYSONY]

This is absolutely gorgeous.. I would definitely try this

[@heatherhernandez5561]

I would had never thought to do this. Great idea

[@hellepetersen8772]

What a great idea! I will try this for sure! Thank you! 👍

[@beth4378]

Definitely going to try this!

[@sheilaminnick602]

This is really cool!!! I also am curious about how long it will last... if/when it will chip. If you want to do a second video later with what you've learned after experimenting more and talk about wear time and how they do wear down that would be awesome!!!

[@JenPhelps]

I think it largely will depend on what topcoat you use. I actually went back and added a second topcoat just to be sure.

[@leahmommy7711]

Wow! I'm going to try this this weekend!

[@rhondad9381]

Brilliant! I have so many palettes/single & loose shadows that I wouldn't wear now that would work great for this. I don't do my nails often, but this inspires me to give it a try.

[@inarahassam5755]

@RupyMinhas is one of my favourite content creators ❤️Great video!

[@LifeWithRupy]

Awww ILY 🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰

[@rnavya518]

Love the idea and your crystal clear demo

[@dashnja.9202]

Will definitely try this!

[@shellteresa778]

I’m going to have to try this!!

[@1mariangela]

My God! This is a God sent idea! I’m definitely going to try. Thanks a lot!

[@sozayas]

Thanks Jen! I am going to try it next week . 💅🏻

[@knitguyy9212]

Ive seen this hack in the past, i had no idea it looked so stunning! Thank you! Going to try this when i get home 😊

[@cmkarma5554]

Such a great idea I must try that !

[@cyntheknitter9927]

So cool! Thanks for sharing

[@jaxbeautifulyou]

Omg!!! 🤯 mind blown!!! This is awesome! I absolutely love your down to earth channel!

[@vetgmacatmomfl2055]

Such a neat idea.ty for sharing!!!

[@ambermowery7180]

Wow I didn't know you can use eyeshadow as nail polish! I need to try that.

[@BunkyLeigh]

Oh I can’t wait to try this as a pink and white French ombré!!! Thank you!

[@TraceyNoeLMT]

This looks so fun! Tfs🌼

[@diankristianhutagalung]

Wow. What a great way to spend a saturday evening. Thank you!

[@andreahiggins2662]

Wow. Great idea

[@breathoflife95]

This is so cool!

[@stephaniewhite5644]

This video was so cool! What a great idea! By the way, the green eyeshadow you wore on your eyes and nails was soooooo pretty!

[@robinwilssens4960]

Great idea!

[@yougirlmytube]

Wow....I learn something new everyday!! Thanks for sharing:)

[@jessicaawesome-sauce1268]

I’m so excited to play with this! The essence melted chrome eyeshadows, flow beauty desert light and jungle lights, and BH solar Flare are the first ones I’m going to try !!!

[@ChristineByerEsthetician]

Oh my! My 10 year old and I are gonna have so much fun with this. Thanks, Jen! ❤️❤️

[@lightnindawn7710]

mind blown!!! 🤯

[@sandybowers5085]

What an awesome idea!!!! Definitely going to try this❣️❣️❣️Thanks again, Jen❤️👍🏼🥰 you really are my fave KZbinr in the beauty community💕💄

[@JenPhelps]

Aw thank you so much Sandy!🥰🥰🥰

[@makeupdatewithjacki8959]

This is soooooo cool!!!

[@Sonia-Rsx]

Hello, what a surprising thing ! i love the idea, and i have a lot of eyeshadow palettes i love and it's great because it make some nail poiishes for free ! Thank you so much 😊

[@christinamoller5742]

Wow, your nails looked beautiful! I’d never seen this technique before

[@carriemeadows3518]

That is super fun. I have actually seen this tip before from Kelli Marissa here on YT. She used the BH Carli Bybel palette. But I'm sure a lot of people have inspired this experiment. I will have to try it!

[@liezlviljoen9649]

I am so going to try this!! 😀

[@sock-boi8166]

You can do a really quick ombré nail with loose glitter or metallic pigments too. Start by painting the nail with the polish color of choice then apply a little pile of loose pigment to the skin at the base of the nail, while polish is still wet, blow it off gently and the pigment will catch in a higher concentration at the base of the nail and less at the tip creating an easy ombré. Let dry, apply a top coat and wash hands when done to clean the excess pigment off the skin. It’s kinda messy but a great way to use old eyeshadow pigments. Makes it look like you put in a lot more effort than you really did too lol

[@gabistwinkies]

Great idea going to try it

[@shyamalaganesh2792]

Awesome idea.

[@mariaziarnik6909]

This is such a great idea to give those eyeshadow pallets that a second life instead of getting rid of them. Love this idea and thank you for sharing.

[@marion8354]

I just tried it with a lavender polish. Topped it with a purple shadow from the ABH Riviera palette. It works so well. I love it . Thanks for sharing

[@JenPhelps]

Yay!! So glad it worked for you!!

[@elizabethhannah6836]

Jen, I am shook, perhaps for the first time since that became a word! As soon as you started with the Sydney Grace I thought of my Too Faced 20th Anniversary palette; I know what I'm doing today!

[@JenPhelps]

Have fun!! It gets addicting, haha! I want to try SO many colors!

[@chrissymoss514]

I really wanted to see what the matt eyeshadow looked like with the top coat applied, I suppose it's very simple for me to do it. This is bonkers, crazy and genius! Who ever thought of doing this originally is amazing! I've got shadows I don't use coming out of my ears, so finding a really usable use for them is literally *blowing my mind* 🤯🤯. Thank you for sharing this weird but wonderful tip with us, 💗💗

[@JenPhelps]

Isn't it so amazing?! I love it! I actually tried the matte shades first before the shimmers and I didn't want to seal them in with a clear coat and make them more difficult to remove before I applied the shimmers for the video (I was in a bit of a time crunch). :)

[@chrissymoss514]

@@JenPhelps 😂😂😂 ..... time crunches are a nightmare! xxx

[@cristinascrap]

I’ve seen it before but never tried it because to be honest I love buying nail polish 🙈 but I have been wondering about longevity too, so I hope you update us on that!

[@olinayoung6287]

Oh wow so fun! 💕🍃🌿💕🍃🌿 I experimented with this years ago, like mixing and matching various make up products in all kinds of ways. My biggest challenge is just maintaining ANY manicure of any kind, I use my hands so much I just stopped lol!! But maybe I’ll try again!

[@lauriederome3888]

This is brilliant! I love this, thanks for sharing.

[@callioscope]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing this. When Butter London discontinued my favorite shade several years ago, I have been disappointed when finding a dupe. I think I will have far better luck using eyeshadow in coming up with the perfect color. If it lasts several days … well, I’m already counting the money I can save.

[@JenPhelps]

Yes!! I think it'll be really easy to find just about any color you would want...plus you can probably mix/layer them too!

[@PattiInNYC]

This is genius. ❤

[@mk4091]

Amazing!

[@lindseyknisley710]

This idea is so awesome! I'm always so afraid to paint my nails because when I do, they look like a 3 year old did them. Also, nail polish tends to weaken my nails. The sticker "polish" tears off. I also have so many eye shadows I don't wear! Can't wait to try this! Please do more videos like this Jen! Thank you!

[@mallyflower844]

I saw Kathleen Lights demo this technique with Colourpop loose glitters a few years ago and they are so good. The longevity would depend on how good the clear coat is. Some do chip easier then others.

[@miriansavage1262]

Wow, that’s a great tip

[@hmhque]

Mind blown!

[@robertamandab7932]

I wonder if this could be a way to use some of the pressed glitters I never use. I'm gonna try it!!

[@Sldejo]

I tried this and it worked. I was so excited, BUT it only lasted for a day before chipping. When it chipped, it kind of peeled away reminiscent of the Tinker Bell/Barbie peel away nail polish as a kid.

[@honeyswartzfager1458]

Great video!

[@abbiehartley102]

How fun! I wonder if it would work with a gel base and top coat. I might try that this weekend!

[@ginabinafofina]

I’ve painted my nails this way but with pressed glitters and I don’t know how I didn’t think of doing it with normal eyeshadow?? I just tried it with my Maybelline Knock Out highlighter and WOW. Not only did it take me like two seconds to do my nails, they look great! I did one hand and didn’t wait for it to dry before I went in with the powder but be sure to tap gently so you don’t disturb it. I found if I waited too long, the powder wouldn’t stick as well. A good base coat also makes a difference too! I also used my fingers to apply the powder.

[@keithcuarteros9844]

I do these with glitters as toppers and it looks cool!😁

[@JenPhelps]

That's an awesome idea!