It plays well with others, illuminating deeper plum andpurple shades.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up a gallery of some of our favorite eyeshadow looks featuring lilac.

We promise they’ll give you a whole new appreciation for the hue.

Close up of a lilac eyeshadow look on a model with blonde hair and bangs

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This gives you the satisfaction of playing with a new color without committing to a full eyeshadow look.

Blending the shadow in the center of the lid is a helpful trick for making the eyes pop.

  • We can’t think of a better way to put lilac eyeshadow front and center.

up close picture of lilly singh wearing soft lilac winged eyeliner

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Vibrant Lilac Lids

Intensify the saturation of lilac eyeshadow, and you won’t be disappointed.

The more vibrant your eyes are, the more they will stand out.

Pair with a generous utility of your favorite mascara and softnude lips.

model is posing and wearing a matte lilac and purple eyeshadow look

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Smoked Out Lilac

Remember what we said about lilac playing well with others?

Natural Beauty

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Even the softest touch of lilac can enhance the eyes and skin.

And when paired with abold blush, it looks even better than we could have imagined.

an up close photo of a model wearing lilac eye makeup painted across her eyelids

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The two tones side-by-side create undeniable chemistry and contrasttwo things you’ll want when making an eyeshadow statement.

(MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Humblebrag is a suitable color for recreating this look.

Inner Lilac Light

Bring both softness and light to the inner corners with a lilac eyeshadow.

close up of a swipe of metallic lilac eyeshadow

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This barely-there pigmented color elevates the eyes instantly in the most natural way possible.

up close photo of a model wearing bright lilac matte eyeshadow with accents of glitter

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up close photo of a model wearing a vibrant matte lilac eyeshadow look

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up close photo of a model wearing a smoky lilac and purple eyeshadow look

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up close photo of yara shahidi wearing a soft lilac eyeshadow look

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model is wearing a shimmering metallic lilac and blue eyeshadow look

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Jenna Dewan posing and wearing light lilac eyeshadow

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Ashley Graham wears a sparkling lilac eyeshadow look

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Dove Cameron posing wearing a holographic light shimmering lilac eyeshadow

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up close photo of a model wearing a barely there lilac matte eyeshadow applied to the inner corners and lid

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photo of model wearing a sparkling lilac and purple eyeshadow look with glitter placed on the center of the eyelids

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Hailey Bieber posing with her eye closed wearing a shimmering and holographic lilac eyeshadow look

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