How to get on- trend with metallic- look eyes, plus Janet Christie’s Mum’s The Word column
Bring a bit of catwalk glamour to your eyes with tips from the experts, writes
One of the most beautiful – and wearable – make- up trends from the autumn/ winter shows, golden eyeshadows adorned models’ lids at Tom Ford and Gabriela Hearst, providing a subtle shimmer that’s perfect for the festive season.
“Golden eyes suit all skin tones and exude glamour, so it’s a great go- to trend if you’re looking to elevate your look,” says celebrity make- up artist Hannah Martin.
“This look is so effective, because it’s warm, flattering and easy to recreate,” adds Shelley Greenham, co- founder of Mishel Makeup. “I especially love glittery golds, because they work so beautifully with every eye colour.”
Here, our experts explain how to get the golden eyes look…
Prep the eyelid
“Make sure your lids are free of any oil that could make your shadow crease,” says Martin. “Simply wiping with your finger should do, but if your lids secrete a lot of oil, try priming your lids with a primer.”
Apply a base shadow
“Start with your palest colour first,” Martin says. “A soft gold can be applied all over the eye area. If you are using a mixture of creams and powders, the creams need to be applied first.”
Add extra shimmer
Once your base is well blended, “Intensify the colour by layering a metallic powder shadow on top,” Martin says. “I find pressing with my ring finger really helps the shadow to set into the base and hold fast, with a bit more impact than the effect you get sweeping a brush.”
Greenham recommends mixing metallic shades: “If you fancy a little more definition, add a bronze or a red gold. Pop this colour in the outer socket and under the eye.”
Finish the look
“Golden eyes need framing but not necessarily with eyeliner,” Martin says, so there’s no need for liquid liner on your lids, but she recommends waterproof black kohl on the lower waterline. “There’s something really magical about a glimmering golden lid framed with really thick, fluffy lashes, so lots of mascara is a must.”
“Fill in and gently shape your brows using a soft balm,” Greenham says. “Finish off with a volumising mascara in black, and there you have your beautiful gold shimmery eyes.”
Gold standard: shimmery shadows and palettes
1. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Champagne, £ 20.
2. Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Bronzed Bell, £ 24.
3. Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Suspicion, £ 68.
4. Chanel Ombre Premiere Limited Edition Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in Or Antique, £ 31.
5. Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Golden Nights Collection, £ 50.