For the coming months (and years, even), trend forecasters are buzzing about one major, unexpected colour trend: Lilac. ICYMI, the hue totally dominated the Spring/Summer 2022 runways, which was enough to send beauty obsessives right to the nearest Sephora to snag a few new plummy palettes for their rotation. From plum, lilac, and violet, these hues are having a major moment once again, and they are mesmerising. If you don’t believe us, just take a look at Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber’s IG posts. Both stars have been exhibiting the joy to be found in a wash of colour over eyelids and looking really good in the process.
A simple way to inject a sense of fun and playfulness to your makeup – as well as put a spring in your step generally – lilac eyeshadow is best worn gently washed over the eyelids and lower brow bone. Not sold yet? Not to worry. After studying the tidal wave of lilac makeup moments on IG, we’ve pulled together six examples to get you on the hook. Whether mood-boosting pastels are your thing or you default to ‘90 frosted eyeshadow we all loved back then, there’s something in store for everyone.
Lilac Eyeshadow Is The Only Trend That Matter RN – Thanks To Dua Lipa And Hailey Bieber
A Perf Night-Out-On-The-Town Makeup
Dua’s look pulled-out disco-ready diffused eyeshadow and feline flick that makes for the ultimate evening look. The eyeshadow look is deceivingly simple. Just pick a shimmery lilac eyeshadow and press it onto your lids. From there, finish with mascara.
To Go Viral!
The beauty of a lilac eye is that it can be amped up for added drama, or kept fresh and low-key. Hailey’s look is an obvious example of the latter look. With a gentle sheen over her lids, pair with picture-perfect skin and a glossy lip.
So Cute
Jenny’s plummy shadow look features pink undertones to channel a ‘70-worthy look. Finish the look with a neutral, my lips but better lip colour and you are sure to make a head-turning statement.
Electric Purple FTW!
This electric purple eye makeup requires a super pigmented eyeshadow like the one mentioned below. Make it really pop with white eyeliner on your lower waterline and finish off with jet black, liquid liner and mascara.
An It Girl-Approved Look
Do lilac the Shay Mitchel way by applying a subtle wash of colour all over your lids and matching liner along the lower lash line. Bonus point if you take the monochrome moment into your ensemble as Shay did here with her cute periwinkle blazer.
Cue The Glam
Fans of the negative space liner trend, rejoice. This look calls on a lilac or a purple eye shadow stick to create dimension atop the eyelids.
Tres Chic!
If you’re looking for a perfect daytime makeup look to wear with your matching sweatsuit set, try Katie’s soft wash of colour on your eyes, which can be dressed up or down. The more you blend out the pigment with a fluffy makeup brush, the softer and more diffused the finish, so spend some time with this one.
We’re copying these looks ASAP.
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