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I can chalk up my dread to a few different things.

Editor wearing Glossier Monochromes eye shadow in Prairie and the corresponding compact

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This is why I absolutely adore the idea behindGlossier Monochromes.

These palettes feature three pans of the same color.

I know that might sound completely stupid, but bear with me, because it’s anything but.

Glossier Monochromes eye shadow palette in Prairie

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You get your chosen shade in three finishes: matte, satin, and metallic.

Each one lookssostunning on its own.

But I decided to try a look that incorporates all three.

Three arms wearing swatches of Glossier Monochromes eye shadow palette in Prairie

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I also used it to define my lower lash line.

I fully covered the matte shadow with the satin shadow, which goes on sheerer.

I decided to gofull monochromewith myMadewell sweater.

Editor wears Glossier Monochromes eye shadow looking at camera and looking down

I decided to gofull monochromewith myMadewell sweater.

(Who evenamI?)

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