Korean eyeshadow is eye colour designed for soft layering, blended gradients and controlled dimension. Collections can include multi-shade lid palettes, muted colour stories and aegyo-sal palettes with matte, shimmer or glitter textures.

An aegyo-sal palette is used to add light, colour and gentle depth beneath the eyes. It may combine a base shade, shimmer or glitter highlight and a deeper defining shade. Follow the placement guidance for the individual product.

Matte eyeshadow adds colour without visible sparkle, shimmer gives a softer reflective sheen and glitter creates a stronger light-catching accent. Many Korean palettes combine these textures so you can build depth and brightness in one look.

Choose a colour story with a light base, one or two mid-tone shades and a deeper defining colour. Beige, brown, rose and muted mauve are versatile choices. Add shimmer only where you want extra dimension.

Apply a light shade across the lid, blend a mid-tone through the crease or outer eye and place the deepest colour close to the lash line. Soften every edge, then add shimmer or glitter to the centre or inner area if desired.

Some shades may be suitable for both under-eye detail and eyelid colour, but this depends on the product directions. Check the individual page before using a shade outside its stated placement area.

Keep the eyelids free of excess oil, apply a suitable eye base if you use one and build colour in thin layers. Press shimmer rather than sweeping repeatedly, and check each product’s stated wear features instead of assuming every formula is crease-resistant.

Use a compatible eye-makeup remover and hold the saturated pad gently over the closed eye before wiping. Avoid rubbing loose particles across the eye area, and keep the remover and colour out of the eye itself.