Go big or go home, amirite?
5 Epic Eye Art Trends That You *Need* to Try Out ASAP
Hey, there's nothing wrong with wearing the same nude eyeshadow everyday. But I know you have a saved folder on Instagram filled with major eye inspo that you have on hand just in case some random occasion comes up and you have to throw some diamond studs and colorful liner on your lids. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that spur-of-the-moment event you're waiting for? Probably never going to happen. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that the time for epic eye art is now, not tomorrow and not two months down the road.
You don't need a specific occasion to get a little experimental with your eye makeup—being creative, having fun, and expressing yourself are good enough reasons, IMO. So, to give you some major drool-worthy inspo, I pulled together five spectacular eye art looks (seriously, someone put these in the MoMA) that you'll be motivated to try out ASAP.
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This baby blue and black liner combo basically screams, "I AM AWAKE AND PAYING ATTENTION" during 9 a.m. camera-mandatory Zoom calls. Don't forget your brows—fluff them up with a tinted gel to add some structure (like a frame for your ~art~).
TRY: YSL Beauty Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils Shocking in 2 Majorelle Blue
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Sheer pink shadow plus mini dried flowers (get 'em on Amazon) makes you look like the kind of person who spends weekends frolicking outdoors...and def not in sweats on your couch watching Gossip Girl for the 1,653rd time.
TRY: Dior 3 Couleurs Eyeshadow Trioblique Pure Glow in Pure Petals
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Subtlety who? Live your best maximalist life by DIYing this masterpiece with a vibrant yellow liner and tiny press-on crystals. Pro tip: Pick a creamy gel pencil for crisp, ultra-pigmented lines.
TRY: Haus Laboratories Eye-Dentify Gel Pencil Eyeliner
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Dust off the bright liners you bought in your Euphoria phase and use them to draw stars at the outer corners of your eyes. Take them all the way up to the brows for ~le drama~ or keep them small as accents—like cat eyes but cuter. Finish with a few coats of mascara for impact.
TRY: Uoma Beauty Drama Bomb Extreme Volume Nourishing Mascara
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The most extra look of all—but also the prettiest? Flowery lashes. Use a dab of lash glue to adhere teensy flowers (again: Amazon!) to a set of false lashes before you apply them to your eyes to make this easier—and safer—than it looks.
TRY: Ardell Duo Lash Adhesive Clear
This story originally appeared on: Cosmopolitan - Author:Ama Kwarteng
