23 eye makeup ideas to play with eyeshadows in 2023

We’re all for uniform makeup, the one made with favorite products that can be worn without a second thought, but fun eyeshadows can help mix things up and add some extra spice when you’re in the mood to get things done. in a different way. You don’t even need an occasion. A new year has begun and we are reclaiming joy, peace and fun, so is there a better time than now to show off some super sexy glitter eyeshadows and smoky liners? In fact, we’ve seen plenty of stars and TikTokers casually wearing glitter and sparkle on a Tuesday afternoon as if nothing had happened: if they like it, we do too.

If you are ready to raise the stakes, you are in good company and the spring/summer we are waiting for is the right time to make your eye makeup shine. “This season, anything goes,” says celebrity makeup artist Nikki Wolff. “It’s a great time to really experiment.”

Don’t feel like playing it safe with purple eyeshadow? It is not necessary. You might start with small departures from your usual routine: a cobalt eye pencil instead of black, or a nice, shimmery eyeshadow instead of the usual matte. Or you could try something more adventurous, like high-shine daytime sparkles, smoky eyes in bold olive hues, or two-tone shimmers and metallics, megawatts you’d normally never wear casually.

This is the good of it. There’s no doubt that your outfit should be head-to-toe glamorous, but pairing it with basics, like a white T-shirt or an oversized sweatshirt and a pair of jeans, makes everything more modern and relaxed.

Inspired? Here are the top 23 experimental eyeshadow looks to try when you’re tired of the usual stuff:

Coquette Girl Eyeshadow

The eyeshadow Coquette Girl It features soft berry tones and a subtle spider lash effect for a very cute and feminine look. Add a touch of lighter eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye to complete the look and widen the eye.

The goth girl look

This goth look non-traditional has taken hold on girls of TikTok, with ultra sexy Cleopatra eyeliner and usually paired with bleached brows. Goth style is taking over.

Purple from vamp

This look bold and dramatic purple it is characterized by a mix of matte and bright shades, from lilac to deep purple. The result is eccentric and mysterious, suitable for an unconventional outfit or a simple evening dress.

Dulce de leche eyes

The eyeshadow Sweet de leche can be achieved with a burnt orange that can be blended with a darker brown eyeshadow in the outer corners of the eyes.

Lavender

The lilac it’s clearly the color that’s about to conquer spring 2023, so why not go overboard with an all-over lavender look that reaches down to the lower lashline?

Silk rose

The make-up artist Violette is able to create unusual looks with a carefree and elegant look. An example is this shade silky pink for the eyes . A little scary in theory, but luminous, ethereal and beautiful in practice.

Neon eyeliner

The neon green eyeliner, the pastel green eyeliner, the shimmer green eyeliner, indeed, let’s say , the truth that it’s time for any green eyeliner. This one on actress and producer Marsai Martin sits just above a bold matte black liner to add extra dimension and elongate the look.

Revisitation of the 60s

This look from 60s makeup it is characterized by a sinuous line of liner that is positioned directly on the crease of the eye. Lori Harvey has subtle brown curvy eyeliner, paralleling black eyeliner directly on her lash line.

Grunge Wednesday

The trick of Wednesday Adams is trending on TikTok, so it’s only natural that Jenna Ortega inspired the girls with this smokey look with black grunge eyeshadow.

Disco eyes

This is not a shy and reserved look. But despite the big impact, makeup artist Alexa Hernandez recently created a shimmery look that’s surprisingly easy to recreate. Alexa used Spacepaste from Lemonhead.LA.

Scarlet and smoky

The Red eyes they look sore, but in the hands of Hung Vanngo this red smoky mist looks delicate and romantic.

Pastel eyeshadow

Simple but effective, one coat of pastel blue, pink or lilac on the lids it is beautiful and playful.

Shameless eyes

Choose a bold shade that contrasts with your natural hair color, like this one for example green grass, and keep the rest of the makeup in skin tones. Then apply eyeshadow and experiment with the shape you want. You can keep it rounded, as in this case, or choose soft edges to create a cat’s eye shape.

Negative space

“It’s like a regular eyeliner look, only there are no rules,” says Nikki, “you can stray from the lash line in any direction you want to flatter the shape of the eye. If you want to create a dramatic and flattering cat eye, try extending the eyeliner beyond the end of the inner eye towards the nose, with a tip pointing down. Then, loosely follow the shape of the eye to form a flicker that exits and moves away from the lash line, continuing into the corner of the lower lid.’

And you can fill them with the eyeshadow of your choice. Nikki recommends the most shimmery eyeshadow like «the NARS Powerchrome Eye Pigmenta deep red or green pigment – the palettes Huda Beauty Lovefest Obsessions, are perfect – or add a touch of gold. If you’re feeling particularly patient, you can also embellish your negative space liner with crystals applied with a little eyelash glue.

Metals and mascara

The eyeshadow metallic megawatts Has she ever looked so casual? Worn casually across the lids with a swipe of eyeliner and a swipe of mascara, it has a decidedly relaxed look.

Two-tone eyeshadow

Striking color contrasts can work wonders. An example above all: The mix of green and copper by Katie Jane Hughes. An inspired way to spice up your white t-shirt.

Wet look bronze

If you prefer to stick to the classics, this is a timeless and minimal look, but with an easy twist, shading from wet lookgives a fresh and modern finish.

Scattered glitter

Keep your skin simple, groom your brows to perfection, and then create a glitter foundation. The scattered effect used by Pati Dubroff to create this delicate look on Margot Robbie is proof that the glitter they work well for adults too.

Midnight eyes

Another reinterpretation of a classic. L’midnight blue eyeliner created by Valeria Ferreira for Naomi Scott is sensual, soft and delicately shimmering, a sophisticated alternative to black.

Graphic liner

It’s still a strong trend. You can easily resize it while keeping the rest of your eye makeup simple. If you want something sensual, opt for the blackwhile if you aim for a fun and playful effect, try bolder colors and finishes that stand out, such as metallics and glitter.

Glitter halo eye

Glitter yes, but accessible. Dominic Skinner, MUA of MAC, created this look that concentrates the glitter right in the center of the lid, similar to the effect halo eye (which consists of putting a lighter shade of eyeshadow in the center to draw attention, and then darker shades in the two corners of the eye). Choose a brown base and apply a touch of glitter, and you’re done.

Choose cobalt

The blue it always has its moment of glory in the summer, thanks to something that makes it suitable for the whole season. Nicole Coughlan showed off this bold shade on a red carpet and Violette has a beautiful, slightly more muted blue liquid eyeshadow for her brand Violette_Fr. It is endorsed by celebrities and MUAs.

Brown liners

For makeup minimalists, try thebrown eyeliner. It gives a softer look to the eye and enhances it more naturally. Being softer, it can open up the eye more than a deep black. Here makeup master Mario is giving a blush demonstration, but check out how he pulled off a classic flick in a soft brown shade.

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