From floating eyeliner to neon pink pigment, so many beauty trends have been all about the eyes lately. Another one to consider? Turn to metallic eyeshadow and all its lustrous glory to have your eyes take center stage. When you want to lean into molten-esque shimmer, all it takes are a few swipes of the heavily-pigmented stuff to take your eye makeup to the next level.
Whether you go for a glossy finish or the always-classic smoky eye, the options of metallic makeup looks are near endless and fabulously versatile — more so than you might think. Keep it cool with silvers or warm up your lids with a bronze shadow; channel the ’70s with a slew of funky colors or deliver an otherworldly vibe with a bold monochromatic look. Simply grab a palette and get creative. With the premiere of Euphoria season two just around the corner, there’s no better time to experiment with shimmer.
For some inspiration, Bustle called on a cohort of makeup artists for all of their metallic eyeshadow tips, tricks, and must-have products, including Priscilla Ono, global makeup artist for Fenty Beauty; Allan Avendaño, who counts Vanessa Hudgens and Addison Rae as clients; Hayley Kassel, who works with Normani; and London-based artist Joy Adenuga. Keep scrolling for some head-turning metallic makeup ideas you’ll want to try ASAP.