Makeup by Katie

Q&A:

Reader: I’m cleaning out my makeup bag, and I have a variety of eyeshadows. Which ones should I keep, and which ones should I get rid of?

KATIE: Narrowing down makeup essentials, especially when it comes to eyeshadows, can be very difficult. If you are looking to simplify your makeup wardrobe or create a basic kit for yourself, here are the four eyeshadow shades every girl needs:

1

Matte Bone –This brightens any eye and neutralizes redness. Can be worn alone or as a base to intensify brighter shadows. Try: NYX Hot Singles Eye Shadow in Immaculate

2

Champagne – The shade that does it all. Use on the ball of the eye to add shimmer or the inner corners of the eye. Try: Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy Rides Again

3

Neutral Brown – You can wear solo for a daytime look or use it to accentuate a smokey eye. Every girl needs a basic neutral brown in her makeup kit. Try: Trish McEvoy Brown Definer

4

Dusty Pink – You can never go wrong with a classic pink that works on any skintone! Find a light dusty Rose Laura Mercier Morning Dew Eyeshadow, or for a touch more peach and hint of shimmer, Laura Mercier Guava shadow is always a go-to shadow I use on clients with more olive or warm undertones. Both colors are amazing and easy to use.

Insider Tip:

Remember makeup is all about looking and feeling beautiful from the inside out.

Katie Kilpatrick-Gata has almost a decade of experience in the beauty industry. She is a Shreveport native and has worked for Trish McEvoy and Laura Mercier. Katie owns a local studio space and is available for clients. Katie truly has a passion for empowering women to look and feel their very best at any stage in life – from soccer moms to CEOs. Contact Katie at makeupkatie.com.