The Grown-Up Way to Wear Glittery Makeup

Photo by: Marko Mertzinger/Studio D

Get twinkly eyes

For just the right amount of dazzle, sweep a shiny shadow on your lids and a similar shade of matte shadow in the creases. "The contrasting textures balance the look," says makeup artist Amy Nadine, who works with Kate Bosworth. She swears by these ultra-flattering combos: pewter and dove gray if you have fair skin; gold and brown on medium skin; and shimmery plum and burgundy for dark skin. ... more 

Photo by: Marko Mertzinger/Studio D

Get twinkly eyes

For just the right amount of dazzle, sweep a shiny shadow on your lids and a similar shade of matte shadow in the creases. "The contrasting textures balance the look," says makeup artist Amy Nadine, who works with Kate Bosworth. She swears by these ultra-flattering combos: pewter and dove gray if you have fair skin; gold and brown on medium skin; and shimmery plum and burgundy for dark skin. Then line your top lashes with black pencil for an extra dose of sexy.

For fair skin, try: Chanel Illusion d'Ombre Eyeshadow in épatant, $49; amazon.com

For medium skin, try: Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Gilded Moonlight (pictured), $24; lauramercier.com

For dark skin, try: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Smoldering Plum, $6.99; target.com

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