Break The Makeup "Rules"... 4 Simple All Shimmer Single Shadow Looks! | Lauren Mae Beauty

[@summer53782]

The queen of all shimmer looks. You have helped me so much to be more conscious of makeup purchases as well as come up with more simple and fun looks like these that don’t take 3 hours. Thank you so much!!!

[@thatblondechick]

Summer N I agree sometimes eyeshadow can be overwhelming as it takes a bare minimum of 30 mins for me to do a full eye look on top of the time it takes for complexion as well. Knowing how to keep it simple is also a nice thing to do as realistically I can see myself doing this opposed to a cut crease every day

[@JackOllie4]

I totally agree!

[@Itsmiley114]

SAME!

[@gleeshtv3283]

She’s has very quickly become one of my fave youtubers in a very short time, I don’t feel like she’s constantly trying to sell stuff to me! Even Instagram has become a market place now. I want to see people USE makeup not SELL IT.

[@Keelanswife22]

Yes! I dont know who made the rule that you cant wear shimmers on your crease. Great looks.

[@JClover2]

such a silly rule

[@daisymae3717]

One of my favorite transitions is a shimmer. Its the wet n wild brown/pink/blue that used to be in the comfort zone pallett or zombie blush.

[@cinnamonraw3590]

Totally: rules are there to be broken lol

[@faycoleman9023]

Exactly! If you change the brush you use to place the shimmer in your crease it will change the look of the shadow anyway. You can get dimensional looks by using just one shimmer as long as it isn't super glittery or frosty.

[@sophiakontogonis5704]

It took me a lot of years to figure out that my preferences really do not fit into the typical routines of most beauty influencers. I am happy to say I finally got rid of all my foundations and quit trying to use eighteen thousand different shades in an eye look. I also bought a yellow blush and challenge myself to use items in multi function methods on my face. Great content girl!

[@jennmorrison4070]

ugh this comment really spoke to me! i'm so moved by girls breaking beauty rules and i'm super duper proud of you because it's actually really hard to do. i ditched foundation too and it was very freeing! 2020 is our year xo.

[@Tazzie1312]

A yellow blush???? What an intersting idea! I also have mostly stopped wearing foundation honestly.

[@estherurwin3487]

I feel you on the eyeshadow thing. What has helped me realise that it’s just unnecessary to create complicated looks using 12 shadows was watching Lisa Eldridge. She uses 3, 4 shadows max. Base, Sculpt, Line/Define and Highlight. And you can apply that to neutral or colourful looks. And if you want to be fancy you can add a shimmer on the inner portion of the lid. Job done. Sometimes I use just one brown shadow to deepen my crease and sculpt my eye and that works fine, too.

[@sophiakontogonis5704]

Tazzie1312 YES! Can be so editorial.

[@sophiakontogonis5704]

the midimalist Thank you so much! It took years and tons of wasted product and money. I just do what I like now.

[@godslittlestidiot2984]

I've been doing tons of these looks lately because it's so much easier than using an entire palette! You don't need 5 shadows to make a beautiful look, although you can. When I have 13 minutes to get ready for work I can't be messing with a whole palette!

[@thatblondechick]

I really find these sorts of tutorials more beneficial than more in depth looks because once I’ve mastered a simple eye look I can then add to it because I’ve got the basic look down pat. Not every makeup look has to have a show stopping eye look. I actually feel I look older the more makeup I wear.

[@jennajune2101]

I’ve been doing single shimmer shadow looks for over 20yrs! Happy to see others getting on board 😉 doesn’t need to be overly complicated, 6 colors, different brushes & a cut-crease to be beautiful. Simple can be just as stunning

[@uhoh1860]

I love how your content is so relatable 🥺 I feel so overwhelmed watching other KZbinrs. You’ve also influenced me to stick to no-buy without feeling fomo and being more conscious when buying glitters (and paying attention to cruelty free brands)

[@QueenCloveroftheice]

As an alternative to the red lip look: around the holidays, I really love a silver shimmer on the lid with a red lip. It just reminds me of winter!

[@karensonnentag1882]

Finally someone shows an eye look that doesn't have eight shades and twenty minutes! Also any video that I watch the always state that they have to start an eye look with a brown matte in the crease, NO you don't! Makeup can do whatever you want, thank you for making a video showing that you can do a single shimmer look and it will look beautiful.

[@MishkaMeshel]

I totally agree with you. I don't follow "makeup rules", especially ones created by KZbin and Instagram. Yes, sometimes it's fun to do a million steps but my favourite looks are the ones I create with one or two shadows and takes me less than 5 minutes. I also put shimmer in the crease, I think it looks nice. For years I actually never wore any matte shadow, hated it! LoL

[@Tattedgoddess747]

I would love to see a second video of this type. Maybe add in a one shadow matte look? Or maybe use two shadows? Just to show you can do amazing things without using 5 shadows.

[@julia.carino]

I almost exclusively use all shimmer now. It just looks so fresh and lovely. You were def an inspiration for that!:)

[@Ebichuchu]

Laurennnn you’re so full of interesting video ideas that are simple in theory but that no one ever actually does and I love it!! 💕

[@everythingellie9228]

"I think there is a lot of fear mongering about shimmers..." As a 46 year old woman with saggy, crepey eyelids who LOVES shimmers anyway, I immediately paused at 7:53 and subbed to your channel. I adore you already!! 🥰

[@CoCoFantastique]

You and Whitney Hedrick made Black Friday so easy for me. I bought NO MAKE UP or cosmetic products! not out of restriction but y'all took the FOMO out of it all. I have more make up I could ever use and will ever use. ! am convinced that all of these complex make up tutorials we see on You Tube and other socials are looks we will rarely or EVER do IRL!!! making us buy make up that we don't need and buying excessively. This new mindset has also shaped my over all consumer habits. Black Friday was a breeze. Last year I was like a mad person! and for what???

[@goldensunflower]

I loooooved this concept. Is simple and most of the times we forget how beautiful and friendly this concept is. I would love to see a follow up video on this.

[@lakinsizemore2677]

Yes!!!! I feel that with beauty KZbin breaking out and becoming such a big part of my life it did not help me to be more creative with my looks- if anything it stifled my creativity because I was so stuck on the new "rules" that I had been given by all of the gurus. There were times that I felt so overwhelmed by all of the steps that I would get frustrated and not wear any makeup at all. That is NOT who I am and I am sad that I let it become an issue. I enjoy your channel because you manage to keep YOUR OWN preferences and what you know works for you as a part of what you do. And you are always stunning, so Thank you! 😊

[@tara7261]

I’ve honestly never thought of doing this with colourful shadows, but that seems like such a fun way to do a simple colourful look omg! I do this ALL THE TIME with neutral shimmers though. Literally all the time. I love it.

[@thebestcat9601]

While I love looks with a lot of dimension, I really do love and appreciate these simple one shadow looks. Understated and beautiful! 😍

[@dianeguy6540]

Yes! As a 61 year old lover of makeup we definitely didn’t do 25 steps on our eye looks lol a crease shade and a lid shade that was pretty much it. I think I looked pretty.....? I hope so!

[@kdub333]

If I hadn’t seen your face before without foundation, I would not have even known you have any on in this video. Your skin looks amazing. What foundation is it?

[@Undeadharpie]

YES. TO. ALL. SHIMMER!!!! I honestly hope this comes back into vogue 2020. 1-2 shadow looks can be so fun, especially with color!

[@Twyztid_Angel]

It's nice to see this from you! I have been doing stuff like this forever and then to see it's not "proper" when I started watching makeup vids made me kinda sad. Lol

[@Robyn0587]

Beauty youtube essentially exists to sell us stuff so of course we're all encouraged to wear 1000 shadows so we buy more! Nothing wrong with one shadow looks!

[@lorenaramirez7762]

I've been in the biggest, saddest makeup rut because I'm so over six shadow eye looks. I'm not in the mood to spend more than 10 minutes blending. This just gave me all the inspo and saved me. You is kind, you is smart, you is a goddess.

[@natfast5382]

Love one single duochrome eyeshadows look. Or I do it also with urban decay moondust eyeshadows (solstice, etc) or lounge, acdc. Look stunning

[@TheSafetyMarshalPSF]

Finally a real world tutorial. All these looks are really nice for wearing in real life. I've missed reality. Great content. Would love to see colorful matte looks if possible or mixing one matte with one shimmer.

[@purplepeggy9027]

Yay! I have been doing exactly this for Many,many years. Being that your a professional MUA makes me feel good. Duo Chrome shimmers are Bomb. And imo, a life necessaty 😉

[@BrittanyKane]

You're such a breath of fresh air in the beauty community! I have binge watched all your declutters and used your alamar cosmetics video to change what I do with that pallet! Thank you 😊

[@Ravioli_lady]

Lately I have been really into 1 shadow shimmery looks. I use my Colourpop Super Shock Shadows. My two favorite shades are La La and Force Behavior (which is more glittery).

[@sofialorettahochstrasser6902]

Your videos are such a breath of fresh air. You make makeup fun again, and less intimidating or just so obviously pr. thank you!

[@Nayab_M]

The first single shadow is too beautiful!!

[@KuroIrezumi]

Subscribing to you has honestly been a revelation. I kept trying to be that "neutral eyelook" girl before, but seeing your use of color inspired me to embrace my inner color-lover. You're always inspiring me with your makeup looks, I'm super happy you made a tutorial for some of them!!

[@JubileeChiu]

All shimmer looks are absolutely captivating on you! Your creative looks always inspire me to do something different with my eye looks 💕

[@AudraReinsOfficial]

Thanks for this one. Tbh, I do my makeup like this regularly because it's faster and easier for work. I have to get up super early to let my dog out. It's nice to see someone highlight the simple looks. 😊😍

[@jennifersmith6747]

I can see using this tutorial advise to get some darling looks with my UD Vice 4 and XX,and the Full Spectrum also some Profusion palettes. Thanks! For those who might want to try the duochrome one shadow a cheap option would be Wetnwild Comfort Zone or the Zombie Blush.

[@lucyandstuff]

I love this SOOO MUCH!!!! Loved every single look this just takes us back to basics in a fun way. These are easy everyday looks that get you out the door. I think we all love those smoky eye looks that beauty gurus do but hello that’s their job they can take 2-3 hours to do their makeup, most of us have some where to go and clock in. Thank you for this video sending lots of love. 💜

[@afranda]

Going to try this for work tomorrow. I'm very inspired and a little relieved by the simplicity. I love how soft and feminine these looks are on you!

[@ivyb4351]

Your first look I've been doing a lot lately with a more sheer duochrome that I have in my collection and some mascara and top it off with some intense highlight and I'm done looks very angelic

[@idreamofparis7233]

I always tell myself just do a simple one shadow look and the next thing I know I’m fingers deep into 5 different eyeshadows. Tomorrow I will force myself to do a one shadow look. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@cecileganel]

Paris_mama 42 I used to do the same thing. Then someone told me to put a bold lipstick on first. That has a tendency to make you “chill” with your eyeshadow

[@kalilili]

i've always loved doing shimmer all over my eye! never really understood that rule

[@MaisZuuuuut]

I love those looks, that's exactly what I love to do everyday, it's simple but so pretty ! And it's very quick to do too. I often do the first look you did with the shade "Solstice" from Urban Decay, it's so perfect !

[@christyfielding7498]

Mid tone shadows make wonderful one shadow looks packed on the lid then blended into the crease makes it look like you've used more than one shade. Some don't realize that blended out shimmers can add definition and depth. They also look different than packed on when blended out.

[@kieutran5983]

Thank you for making this! So tired of tutorials using a dozen shadows and concealer/glue etc. I love single eyeshadow looks! I adore colourpop supershock shadows; the simplicity of wearing a colorful super sparkly shade alone all over the lid and applied with a finger can look so effortlessly chic. Especially when paired with statement earrings. ❤️

[@Tricia2354]

I love this!! I think we all need the reminder that simple can be beautiful.

[@imsatindoll]

I love this. because im starting to see alot of all shimmer palettes that im interested in and I wanted to see more looks like this because I dont want to do more than one palette when I do my look

[@jjs9242]

I always wear shimmers 💕 just makes my day so much better

[@maayananer5962]

I absolutely love this video. Never occured to me to use shimmer shadows for a single shadow look, but all of these looks are gorgeous!

[@adventuresofafatgirl9719]

Your ideas saved me today , I didn’t have time for a very time consuming eye look so I did a one shadow sparkle eye with eyeliner and mascara and I was good to go fast and easy, thank you!!

[@jamanewman3157]

I absolutely love single shadow looks!!!! I do it quite often cause I rush in the morning for work mostly lol but it's really pretty and I'm here for it! Beautiful looks! 💜👌

[@qimzel]

I love this! I get so easily overwhelmed by palettes and all the complicated looks (I'm not at that skill level and never happy with how it looks on my aging hooded eyes) and this makes me re-think how I can look at them! Thank you for taking the pressure off for me!

[@gleeshtv3283]

Ive boxed my self in with makeup rules I’ve picked up from god knows where! Lol thanks for the inspo beautiful lady. I found your channel a few weeks ago and have binged every video since. You’ve encourage me to love the makeup I have and to stop trying to buy makeup ALL THE TIME lol. Love from London and happy holidays xx

[@ginacervantes7535]

I was just wondering myself how should I start doing this kind of super beautiful and at the same time súper effortless shadow looks you do!! This is BEAUTIFUL!

[@michelesalter9564]

All of your looks are beautiful. The Clionadh shade “carving” slayed me.....added to my wishlist!

[@natalbe19]

I love your take on makeup! The looks you create are so beautiful, yet attainable for the average person. Love your videos!

[@MissIlovebellydance]

The simplicity of this looks are so inspiring!!! I always get carried away with all the technis (wich are great, but most of the time they are not working for my eye shape) and forget that makeup is for fun. Great vid

[@juziazonk]

omg we need more breaking the rules!!!!!

[@ajkihn5626]

With your beautiful eyes the most simple make up looks gorgeous 😍

[@Star-qp5qd]

I love all of the eyeshadow looks, especially number 2 and 4. 😃😃

[@sydney58279]

What foundation are you wearing? It’s gorgeousssssssss

[@elizabethshaw734]

When I was in high school we all did one shadow looks. We did have a pearly very pale color to do the brow bone but we did light in one area darker on the outer V down underneath the lashes and they were beautiful! Very rarely did we ever add another color.

[@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397]

I like shimmer in my crease sometimes too. Everyone always uses mattes. I think it's pretty

[@shannonleigh10]

You’ve inspired me to try this again! I used to use only shimmers pretty much, but it’s been awhile! It can be so simple and beautiful! 🙌

[@kelbertsFairy]

LOVE that shade from the Brown Sugar... such an underrated palette! I wore this to a bbq on a Saturday afternoon, went into labor that night. Monday morning as I was waiting to be taken into surgery one of the nurses was like ‘your eyeshadow still looks amazing’ 😂 I used the UD all nighter spray as well, not sure which (or both) product was responsible for the fantastic performance but I will always hold both close to my heart ❤️

[@nicholecall3451]

Love love love this! I used to use exclusively shimmers and love sparkly shadows, but somewhere along the way, I let myself me convinced that was “wrong”. It’s nice to see some beautiful simple shimmer looks - and the eyeliner & lower lash tips were so good. I feel like that’s what my single shadow looks have been missing.

[@knitntherapist7520]

Number 2 is the one that has been driving me crazy in all the videos you wore it in! I love your work so much as we are about the same skin tone (Dior Backstage Foundation 0N), and I love love love your eye looks overall. Thank you! 🎄❤️❤️❤️

[@Life_After_]

Love this! I think we need more of this. Simplicity - small collections. Less waste. Thank you for the ideas!

[@callievick9700]

Yes! I'm a newer follower to your channel and this video (and probably the last 5) are right up my alley! This is perfection

[@tamarasparks8065]

I did a lot of simple shimmer one shadow looks on my cruise with CP Supershock Shadows. I just didn't have time for my 1 hour routine. Love this video. I made it thru BF weekend with only buying Lilac and Warrior 2. They both add something unique to my collection. I pulled out all my palettes to decide what I wanted. Decluttered 10 plus a bunch of WnW stuff.

[@a.b.8325]

I always do a one shadow look, especially shimmer, it’s so pretty. Just wore MAC Naked pigment today...beautiful on deep to light. I do my eyes last , so by the time I prep my skin and do my base, I’m tied!

[@JoviesHome]

Hi Lauren! I love how easy and realistic your looks are for the average person! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 for being such a breath of fresh air in the YT beauty space.

[@donnamcmanus7360]

Girl, you've been on point with great uploads🔥 Yeah, I'm 1000% biased but I am enjoying all of it😉

[@jessrhoward]

Love this idea!! You made all the looks turn out so elegant yet understated. Can't wait to do this myself with some of my favorite shimmers! I would love to see more of these style videos from you!

[@margomcgeough3610]

Omg these are so pretty, so easy, and still different from the everyday. I'm inspired!

[@plumpy_space_princess]

I actually "broke" this rule once. I have droopy, hooded eyes and at first, it felt like a no-no! Then, I thought, you know what, it's just makeup! So I went for it and yes, for a moment my eyes did look funky, but it saved me so much time!

[@d.m.3133]

You’re timeless Lauren! 😎

[@daniellehallihan6015]

Juuuust started watching and I just had to hurry up and come tell you that your hair is BOMB AF.. 😍😍😍

[@heatherlanay]

I love this idea!! I’m all about using the least amount of products as possible, this was some very good inspiration, thank you! 🎀✨

[@tdsollog]

These so so cute and fun.... a great way to get more versatility out of my collection. I like all those looks, but my favorite was the one from the Colourpop Brown Sugar palette.

[@ashleyjordan4307]

This really inspires me to use my Beauty Bakerie Game of Cones palette. All shimmers, all gorgeous.

[@ericahamel6902]

This really inspired me! I have been feeling stuck with makeup and feeling like I want something simple but pretty. What a great video idea!!

[@achelley]

A clean and simple idea for a holiday look. I love this video. Thanks for your unique content

[@maritaind]

Thanks a lot. I have been in a rut lately, hardly using anything, because I want it to be so big all the time, but this was just what I needed. I now have sparkly gold eyelids and some pinkish glass, and that was I want right now

[@jayharker]

Love this! When I have less time to do makeup I pat on a shimmer/metallic way into the crease and then blend it with the softest of transition shades, then an outer corner darkening shade and I'm good to go!

[@carolperdue7534]

Thanks for these tips! I’m looking forward to trying these because tbh I hate getting up early just to do makeup. Plus who wants to look party-ready at 8 am? (Not me anyway, lol!) I want something clean and simple and not always matte just because it’s daytime. Tfs! ❤️

[@judibootie3536]

I’ve been having the absolute best time with single shadow looks, thanks to you (okay, so maybe I use 2 shadows sometimes, but they’re almost all duochrome/shimmer).

[@AlexT-ne6ji]

I’ve been doing this so much with cream shadows lately. One shimmery cream shadow all over and mascara. Charlotte Tilburys Star gold has been my go to ✨

[@maidenmel11]

I’m definitely more of a 1-2 shadow girl on the regs I LIVE for duochromes too 🤗 loved this video!!! 🥰💖

[@PriyankaMalagi]

Because you loved the huda topaz I bought it on sale. And used the bronze shade you used here and I love it !! I have medium deep skin. And it's just a bit deeper than my skintone and it looks stunning. Thanks for the tips and suggestions Lauren! I'm loving all your videos and love your aesthetic. Rock and roll chic❤️

[@PlantBasedU]

It did actually, I still have so many Clionadh shimmer/duochrome shadows that I haven't used yet because I wasn't sure what to pair them with. And this looks like a pretty easy way, I get it stuck in my head that we have to be all matchy matchy with clothing complimenting makeup shades or picking eyeshadow shades that go together and always darkening it in the outer corner. Sometimes I don't have time for any of it and do nothing, but I also got some more supershock shadows I thought I could use for a 1 and done look too.

[@cdncinnamongirl6013]

This is exactly what I needed today. I looked every look and more importantly I loved the demonstration of how one shadow can make an amazing look!

[@cdncinnamongirl6013]

*loved* every look

[@athenacaudill7902]

I have a one random long lash in that same place! Sometimes it gets really out of control so I trim it with nail scissors. And I did so much love this video and would love another!

[@madsluvsanime13]

You’re so pretty! Your voice is so easy to listen to and your video was great! I was looking for ideas and this was perfect. Thank you so much!

[@tinastegen6336]

I’ve watched this videos sooooo many times! Love it!

[@AC-lp8sg]

This is the most inspiring tutorial vid of the year! Gah, thank you!!

[@levanaalkaly4024]

Lauren I loved the video and the concept! Pls make more of these simple looks it really inspires and helps :)

[@leonardosalinasnavia1051]

Went shopping today and your non-consumerism tips really helped!!

[@roslynalcock6917]

Love the simplicity of these looks and they’re so beautiful! Definitely inspired to explore my eyeshadows and recreate some of them. My eyes are so hooded I often find a single shadow to be the most flattering for my eye shape and who says it can’t be shimmer??

[@Prettypolkadots]

I definitely love this video. Please do more of these types because they are simple but beautiful!!

[@moremakeup154]

This is so simple and beautiful, it’s genius! 😊

[@larag7789]

Love this so much. I love doing my eyes like this it’s so quick and fresh