Here are 12 core color combinations using the new Anastasia Riviera Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.28 oz.), which includes six shimmers, seven mattes, and one satin.
I do want to reiterate that three shades are Pressed Pigments, which are “not intended for use around the immediate eye area,” and they are: Bahamas, Cannes, and Palm per the fine print on the box. The Pressed Pigments “may contain” Red 7 Lake, Red 21 Lake, and Red 27 Lake (not approved for use on the eye area by FDA).
About This Series
Each look idea is centered around a “quad” of four shades with the expectation that one might bring in the appropriate brow bone or additional transitional shade based on skin tone. I know that I tend to use more like five or six shades in a typical look, but I think that four is a happy medium to give a good idea of the “core” color scheme of a look while giving you the ability to lighten/darken as desired. I have listed the colors in this order: inner lid, middle of lid, outer lid/crease, and crease/above crease.
You might see combinations that seem slightly repeated but placement will vary (e.g. a halo placement where the lightest and more shimmery shade is placed on the center) as placement can also create a different effect/look! You might also want to consider incorporating your favorite matte/shimmer shades (as applicable) to increase the versatility of certain palettes. Consider these ideas a jumping off point!
Riviera 1.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Yacht, Seychelles, Mediterranean, Cannes
Riviera 2.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Inheritance, Seychelles, Mediterranean, Coastline
Riviera 3.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Coastline, Cabana, Cannes, Bahamas
Riviera 4.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Inheritance, Yacht, Palermo, Palm
Riviera 5.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Yacht, Seaside, Seychelles, Mediterranean
Riviera 6.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Inheritance, Mediterranean, Cannes, Coastline
Riviera 7.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Seaside, Seychelles, Cannes, Cabana
Riviera 8.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Seaside, Mediterranean, Cannes, Monte Carlo
Riviera 9.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Yacht, Cannes, Palm, Coastline
Riviera 10.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Inheritance, Palermo, Cannes, Bahamas
Riviera 11.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Seychelles, Inheritance, Mediterranean, Estate
Riviera 12.0
Anastasia Eyeshadow Palette
Mediterranean, Yacht, Palermo, Palm
Anastasia Riviera Eyeshadow Palette Makeup Look Ideas
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Eyeshadow Palette Makeup Look Ideas
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Anastasia Riviera Palette | Look Details
Source: Temptalia – Christine