The taupe color got its name because of the similarity with the fur coat of the varieties of talpa european and mole european.

Applying color

Taupe color (photos with its use are on many design sites) are used in makeup, interior design, and clothing. It is rightfully called universal. Taupe can be used as a neutral shade for a subtle accent. Often it is taken as a basis, creating a design in an interior or clothing.

Due to its color versatility, taupe allows you to make three-color, monochrome or three-color images.

It is combined with many shades, but the most successful compositions are obtained with the following:

• Saturated black.
• Warm pastel colors.
• Blue.
• Blue.

Taup color is becoming more popular every year among makeup artists and fashion designers.

Makeup

Taupe color is very popular in makeup. Taupe shadows are very popular. They tend to fit any image, skin and eye color. Thanks to the fusion of gray and brown colors, you can create the illusion of a real shadow on the eyelids.

With the help of taupe shadows, they correct the shape of the eyes. They become visually larger if you apply the product to the outer corner and shade it towards the temple. You can add openness and expressiveness to your eyes by contouring the eyelid with a suitable cosmetic product.

For daytime makeup, use shadows of a universal matte shade. In the evening, you can additionally draw arrows or apply sparkles.

Versatile taupe eyeshadows that many makeup artists use:

• Downtown Cool Eye Shadow Palette by Bobbi Brown - This is a palette of eyeshadows, which consists of 4 brown-gray shades. Thanks to them, you can make a full-fledged makeup on the eyes.
• Naked 2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette by Urban Decay. The palette consists of 6 colors, one of which is a taupe shade, and the other 5 are nude. The eyeshadow is very soft, silky and delicate.
• Eyeshadow Haux from MAC. The shade of these eyeshadows can be used as a base to create makeup on the eyelids. The color of this product consists of a mixture of gray, brown with accents of burgundy and lilac.
• Lancôme Ombre Hypnôse Mono I206 Taupe Erika. These shadows are very persistent. Their color consists of gray and brown with hints of green, as well as a shimmering shimmer.
• Steven Klein Single Eyeshadow Stud from These eyeshadows will help add sparkle and shine to your eyes. They will look appropriate with day and evening makeup.
• ColourPop Super Shock So Quiche - this is a combination of bronze, gray and brown-marsh. Brightens up with a mauve shade. The eyeshadow is very long lasting thanks to its creamy texture. Another advantage is their budgetary cost - only 5 USD.
• Maybelline Color Tattoo 24H Permanent Taupe 40. These eyeshadows have a great gel texture. They can be used as an independent makeup component and as a base for it.
• Giorgio Armani Eye Tint 9 Сold С When shading, they take the taupe color. They are easy to apply and blend on the eyelid. They are very long-lasting, thanks to which this product was called the best in the line of cream eyeshadows more than 2 times.

Taupe color (a photo of ready-made makeup on the lips is delightful) in lipstick is most often used on autumn-winter face color types. Combine both cosmetic products in this shade with each other very carefully. The emphasis should be on one thing: lips or eyes.

Taupe lipsticks:

• Lamel Professional Serum 05. Moisturizing lipstick pink taupe. The soft texture with vitamin E in the composition is suitable for daily makeup and any complexion.
• MAYBELLINE No. 725 Tantalizing taupe. Lipstick of soft consistency, slightly oily. Medium durability - withstands 5 hours. After that it disappears imperceptibly, without rolling on the lips. Easy to apply. Suitable for girls with any complexion and skin color. Does not completely cover the native lip pigment.
• Merci 02... The shade is beige taupe. The product contains vitamins C, E, which prevent premature aging of the lips. Also lipstick contains peptides that stimulate collagen synthesis.Thanks to the candelilla wax, the product lays on the lips easily and evenly, giving them a glossy shine. Castor oil in the composition moisturizes and regenerates skin cells. Produced under the Vivienne Sabo brand in France.
• Rouge Velvet the Lipstick by Tone 23 Taupe of Paris. The premium quality of this product combines delicate texture, moisturizing lips, matte color, durability for 24 hours. A nude gloss that plays with different shades of taupe on the lips.

A taupe eyebrow pencil is best for light-haired and blondes. The light shade of beige makes it look natural.

Excellent eyebrow contouring products:

• EYEBROW POWDER PENCIL - TAUPE 02 from NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP. Powdery texture of a medium soft pencil. The brows look natural when applied. The brand is registered in the USA, but produced in China.
• Relouis tone 02 taupe. A budget product that is easy to apply to your eyebrows. Good longevity all day long. No additional shading is required after application due to the powdery texture.
• Microblading Precision Eyebrow Pencil Taupe from REVOLUTION PRO. A very thin lead allows you to draw almost jewelry lines. Thanks to this, you can simulate eyebrow microblading. It's very easy to use. After application, the shape of the eyebrows is corrected, and then shaded along the entire length with a brush (available at the end of the pencil).
• PWDR Brow Taupe 1251 by Sleek MakeUp. An eyebrow pencil with a combination of powder. Brows look natural after applying this product.
• 3 in 1: 3 IN 1 BROW PENCIL - TAUPE 3102 from NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP. This eyebrow pencil includes 3 components: mascara, powder shadow and an eyebrow pencil. With this tool, you can make a very beautiful line shape that will last for a very long time.
• Slim eye pencil - TAUPE 915 by NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP. The creamy texture of the pencil makes it easy to apply to the brows. It has good hold, and therefore, if you need to shade the line, you need to do this quickly. The composition includes substances useful for the skin: coconut and castor oil, microcrystalline, candelilla and carnauba waxes.
• Top brow fine precision Taupe by KISS NEW YORK... The pencil consists of the thinnest lead and a brush for shading the arrows. A very persistent product. Fixation on the eyebrows can last all day.

Brow pomade Taupe from BEAUTYDRUGS can be a good substitute for a pencil.

This cosmetic product has several advantages:

• Makes the shape of the eyebrows clearer and more expressive.
• Easy to apply thanks to its creamy texture.
• Color saturation can be adjusted.
• Possesses high durability and pigmentation.
• It sets perfectly on the eyebrows thanks to the polymer in the composition.

Highlighter SCULPT & HIGHLIGHT FACE DUO - TAUPE IVORY 01 from NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP will help to hide imperfections on the skin of the face, as well as to highlight its features. Its velvety texture makes it easy to spread over the face. Suitable for all types of epidermis. It can be applied all over the face.

To make the taupe highlighter look natural, you need to use it as follows:

• A darker shade of taupe should be applied under the cheekbones, on the lower jawline, along the hairline on the upper forehead and on the sides of the nose.
• The applied lines should be shaded with a brush or sponge.

Thanks to this tool, the face will look well-groomed and beautiful. Apart from the visual effects, it is not harmful to health. NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP is formulated with aloe extract, coconut oil, vitamin E and candelilla wax.

clothing

Taupe color is called universal for a reason - it goes well with most colors in clothes (there is a photo on the Pantone website with a suitable palette).

This includes:

• Light pink.
• Muted red.
• Shades of brown.
• Light beige.
• Shades of green.
• Blue-gray.
• Blue-black.
• Blue.
• Purple and its light shades.

Visually, it adds sophistication to the image. It is used to create smart and casual wear. Taupe can be used as a mono color or diluted with something.Wardrobe items made in its shades will suit any girl, regardless of her figure and skin color.

Outerwear

The combination of taupe clothing items with other things:

Taupe color can be used monochrome.

You can dilute it with your own shades, while creating various images:

• A delicate cashmere jumper combined with an airy translucent skirt will add a spring mood.
• For office and business style, pipe trousers with a blouse are suitable.

Summer clothing for tanned people should be light brown taupe shades. If you choose an outfit consisting of monochrome colors, the jewelry should be yellow. You can combine wardrobe items in both cold and warm colors. You can put on a taupe summer coat on a white dress, and in addition to them add a black handbag.

Taupe color (there are a lot of look-images with him on style websites) in clothes will look good on girls of any age. It goes well with sport chic clothes, bohemian outfits, romantic dresses.

Footwear

Taupe shoes are versatile. Shoes in this color will suit almost any outfit. They will be relevant at a social party, in the office, on a date and walking around the city.

Women's ankle boots from Lori Penny with 8 cm heels are a versatile option that goes well with jeans, a dress, a coat. The model has a zipper on both sides. The upper is made of suede. Suitable for fashionable girls who love vintage or romantic things, while those who wish are in trend.

The classic version of shoes (pumps, for example) in taupe color can be found in the collections of the Italian brand Valentino. For visiting social events, Kate Middleton has repeatedly chosen strict stiletto heels in the taupe color of this manufacturer.

Thanks to the versatility of taupe, the color can be used to create austere, romantic and sporty chic look. Photos in clothes of his shades flooded instagram. Every girl following the fashion industry should have at least 1 piece of this color in her wardrobe.

Article design: Mila Friedan

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