Prepare your colour wardrobe around these seasons’ hottest hues for your eyes. Sparkle, glitz and blinding colours have been all over the runways this year, and as we head into the warmer months down under, it is our turn to show it off.
Taking the leap into bold ‘eyewear’ isn’t easy, so we turned to makeup expert Kate Squires from Napoleon Perdis to tell us how we can ease into the bright-eyed trend.
Metallic liners are incredibly effective because outside of mascara the liner is the one main feature on your eyes which will grab all of the attention. A coloured liner is still beautifully effective over a smoky eye or teamed with contours, so don’t be afraid to go all out.”
Here are our 6 top products for jazzing up the eyes.
Crème De La Crème Eyeshadows by Napoleon Perdis
One of the easiest and quickest ways to add colour to your lids is with a cream-based shadow. These shadows are no different, except that they have an additional glitzy punch.
“Creme De La Creme Shadows will give you an intense metallic shot or a subtle metallic shimmer depending on how much you apply. Quick Silver and Fools Gold seductively highlight around the inner corner of the eye or use as a liquid liner to captivate with every blink”, says Squires.
RRP $35 each from David Jones, Napoleon Perdis Concept Stores, selected pharmacies and salons, and Napoleon Perdis online
Glittery Mascara by Shu Uemura
Take your lashes from now to wow with a glistening top-coat. The micro-fine holographic shimmer particles leave your lashes with a delicate golden veil.
RRP $55 from selected David Jones stores.
Glam’Eyes Eye Shadow Quad by Rimmel London
Taking the guess work out of teaming bright colours that go together, all you need to do is pick up one of the quads and apply as per the diagram on the back. Being on-trend has never been easier.
RRP $14.95 from Priceline, Kmart, Target, Big W, Coles supermarkets & selected pharmacies
DiorShow Liner Waterproof by Dior
Combining the easy application of a eyeliner pencil with the graphic results of a liquid liner, the 6 shades in the new DiorShow Liner Waterproof will leave you with long-lasting, vibrant colour.
RRP $44 from major department stores and selected pharmacies.
Shocking Mascara by YSL
To finish off your stand-out eye look, full lashes are a must. This mascara uses different shades of black to give the illusion of thicker and fuller lashes instantly.
RRP $52 from leading department stores.
Long-wear Gel Eyeliner by Bobbi Brown
With 14 colours in the range, you are sure to find the perfect colour for every look. Long regarded as one of the best eyeliners in the industry, this gel liner becomes transfer-resistant once dry.
RRP $45 from David Jones, Myer and Bobbi Brown online
Expert Tip: If you want to make your eyes stand-out even more, Bobbi Brown suggests double-lining
“Use a dark shadow with a dry eyeliner brush, then repeat with a liquid liner or wet brush using a slightly thinner line. The gradation in depth from the lash line will give a dense look to the lashes.”
