How to ace eye trends like a pro make-up artist
Anyone can do these four easy and bold summer make-up creations and switch up their look, says
THIS season it’s all about joyful make-up – embracing colour, creativity and a hint of glitter as we adorn our eyes to match our sassy summer outfits.
Not sure where to start? Here, pro make-up artists talk us through four looks that are easy to achieve at home…
1. BOLD BLUE
Bridgerton actor Nicola Coughlan showed off a sensational smoky blue eye make-up look on the BAFTA red carpet.
Explaining how to blend a single bright hue like royal blue, celebrity make-up artist Ayelet Garson said: “Work in layers with a small brush and make sure you’re blending the edges before adding more colour. A generous coating of black or navy blue mascara will help frame the eye and finish off the look.”
Lancome Hypnose Palette Bleu Hypnotique, £43.50
2. MERMAID SHIMMER
Inspired by the collection’s aquatic themed prints, the Rixo spring/summer make-up look centred around the eyes, with models given a wash of mermaid shimmer on their eyelids.
Aimee Connolly, make-up artist and founder of Sculpted by Aimee suggests tailoring the eyeshadow shade to your eye colour.
She said: “If ocean colours aren’t your thing, you could try lighter champagne or gold tones for blue eyes, pinky pearl shades for green eyes and bronze or rosy shades for brown eyes.”
Nars Powerchrome Loose Eye Pigment Islamorada, £15.40 (was £22)
Paul and Joe Eye Colour Limited Glace a la Fraise, £16, Beauty Bay.
3. METALLIC MOMENT
Take your feline flick to the next level like Emily in Paris actor Lily Collins did on the red carpet by choosing a bright hue and adding a bit of sparkle on top.
Aimee recommends starting with either a sharpened kohl pencil or using blue eyeshadow with a thin brush and make-up setting spray.
She said: “Pick up a good amount of your chosen eyeshadow shade on to an angled brush, then spritz the brush with your setting mist, before applying it to the eye.”
Rimmel Scandal’Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner Blue, £4.99, Superdrug
3INA The Eyeshadow 127, £9.95
4. PASTEL POWER
Ayelet said: “Green eyes look amazing with pastel pinks and warm violets, while those with blue eyes should go for the warmer tones such as a pastel orange or a pale pink. And if you’re brown-eyed, then lilac is the shade for you.”
No7 Stay Perfect Eye Shadow Lilac Shine, £7, Boots
E.L.F. Mint Melt No Budge Eyeshadow Stick Mint For You, £5, Superdrug