One-Minute Eye Shimmer

Party-ready eye makeup doesn’t have to mean dark colors, says New York City makeup artist Rebecca Restrepo.

Step 1: For fresh, illuminated eyes, just smooth a shimmery taupe cream shadow over lids with your fingers.

Step 2: Dab a sheer silver or pearly white shadow on the inner corners. Finish with two coats of mascara. (See Real Simple’s favorites.)

RS Picks: Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Seashell, $15, clinique.com; and Nars Single Eyeshadow in Night Life, $21, narscosmetics.com.