How to Use Rose Gold Eyeshadow

Discover how to make any eye color pop with rose gold eyeshadow! The perfect, pretty in pink color for a romantic look.

Rose gold makeup is a beloved beauty trend, especially in the summer! Is is universally flattering as it works on all skin tones to create a beautiful golden goddess look. From eyeshadow to highlighter, there are many different ways to achieve that perfect rose gold makeup glow.

Follow the below step-by-step guide to find out how to apply rose gold eyeshadow using some of Charlotte’s best rose gold makeup products. For a true makeup experience explore Charlotte’s signature rose gold makeup brushes, which are inspired by the artist’s brushes her father used to work with, each brush has been hand-pulled into perfect shape by an expert European brush-maker to deliver the finest quality and softest application!

Also discover Charlotte's Dreamy Eye Kit for a dreamy gold eyeshadow look. Unlock Charlotte's magic beauty secrets for mesmerizing, supermodel eyes with this exclusive kit.

  1. An open, light champagne-coloured eye cream in a glass pot with its rose-gold-coloured lid next to it.

    Step 1 - Revitalize

    Always ensure you apply eye cream under the eye area before starting your eye makeup routine to brighten and hydrate the skin. Use Charlotte’s Magic Eye Rescue cream as it will help revitalize the delicate under-eye area where first signs of aging tend to occur, it will make your eyes appear younger and more radiant.

  2. A light colour, liquid concealer in light-gold-coloured packaging with its lid next to it.

    Step 2 - Prime

    Prime the base of your eyelids with Charlotte’s Magic Away concealer so you can really make your rose gold eyeshadow pop! The Persian Silk Tree Bark Extract can contribute to the illusion of a lifted upper eyelid, as well as reducing the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles.

  3. An open, mirrored-lid eyeshadow palette in nude pink, gold, and brown shades.

    Step 3 - Blend

    Add a light shade of eyeshadow with Charlotte’s rose gold eyeshadow palette Bigger Brighter Eyes in Exagger-Eyes. First apply the ivory-cream shade using Charlotte’s rose gold makeup brush, the Eye Blender Brush, ideal for building drama! Then apply the rose-gold shade to add definition and create a more intense color for your rose gold makeup look.

  4. An eyeshadow smudging brush in a rose gold and dark crimson colour scheme.

    Step 4 - Smoke

    To make your eyes appear wider and brighter, create smokey corners using the red-brown shade of the rose gold eyeshadow palette, Bigger Brighter Eyes in Exagger-Eyes. Use this darker shade to create the illusion of wider, brighter-looking eyes and to create definition using Charlotte’s Eye Smudger Brush.

  5. Russet rose cream eyeshadow with a golden-peach sparkle in a glass pot with the lid diagonally placed next to it.

    Step 5 - Sparkle

    To add a little sparkle in the corners of your eyes, apply Charlotte's Eyes To Mesmerise rose gold eyeshadow cream using your fingers. The illuminating pigments smooth over lines and imperfections for a visibly more youthful and radiant effect.

  6. A black mascara in golden-coloured packaging with its applicator next to it.

    Step 6 - Volumize!

    Now you’ve created the ideal eyeshadow base it’s time to add lashings of mascara to really make that rose gold eyeshadow glow! Use Charlotte’s Legendary Lashes Volume 2 to achieve that dreamy Hollywood flutter.

  7. A liquid highlighter-blush wand in shiny, copper-coloured packaging.

    Step 7 - Illuminate

    Lastly, add Charlotte’s illuminating Hollywood Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm on your cheekbones to create a glowing complexion. It will make your rose gold makeup look shimmer and your eyes sparkle.

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Charlotte Tilbury

Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.