CHROME BEAUTY
HOW TO NAIL:
The biggest makeup trend of the party season? Chrome eyeshadow. First gathering traction in the summer, when Beyoncé made chrome the hue of her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, it’s fast made its return for party season. So, whether you’re getting ready for the party of the year or heading to watch RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ on the big screen, these are the silver and chrome makeup products to add to your beauty collection fast.
1. PAT MCGRATH LABS – MOTHERSHIP I: SUBLMINAL
Mother has answered our makeup prayers once again with this epic eyeshadow palette. Ft. 10 out-of-this world shades, it has everything you need to create a metallic, shimmering eyeshadow look. From the soft ‘Skinshow Nude’, a glittering neutral, to the otherworldly ‘Astral White’, a silvery blue, layer up shades for maximum impact or keep things light for a more low-key nod.
2. CHARLOTTE TILBURY – LUXURY PALETTE: THE UPTOWN GIRL
Charlotte Tilbury is renowned for her high-pigment eyeshadow palettes, and this is no exception. Ft. four shades, it builds from a subtle shimmering nude to a deep, dark silver. Aka, everything you need to nail the perfect chrome eyeshadow look in four easy shades.
3. MAC – COSMETIC GLITTER: PLATINUM
Want to add an extra dimension to your skin? MAC’s cult Cosmetic Glitter pots deliver a big hit of sparkle with just a small amount of product. The ‘Platinum’ is the ideal shade for the occasion; layer on top of eyeshadow for OTT eyes or place on the face for added shimmer – we like a touch on the cheeks and the outer edges of the eyes.
4. SHISEIDO – AURA DEW: LUNAR
Shiseido’s multi-use highlighter, Aura Dew, is a must-have for creating shimmering silver makeup looks. Delivering an iridescent finish, thanks to Japanese pearls, it can be layered on top of makeup across the eyes, lips and cheeks for a long-lasting, high-shine finish. Genius.
5. DOLCE&GABBANA – THE EYELINER: 6 PLATINUM
Want to add an extra touch of chrome to your makeup look? Enter Dolce&Gabbana’s eyeliner in platinum. Using the thin end of the applicator, apply the liner from the outside of the eye and work inwards, allowing a thicker line on the outer edge. Work in short strokes, bringing the colour into the lash line. Top tip: apply a little in the inner corner of the eyes top open them up or over the whole lid to bring an iridescent finish to your eyeshadow.
6. CLINIQUE – HIGH IMPACT HIGH-FI™ FULL VOLUME MASCARA
No eye look is complete without big, bold lashes and Clinique’s High Impact High-Fi™ Full Volume Mascara delivers. Promising 230% more volume on application, its ultra-intense pigments deliver super-saturated colour. If that wasn’t enough, it also contains a blend of coconut, argan and moringa oils to nourish the lashes.
7. PAT MCGRATH LABS – PMG LUST GLOSS: BLITZ GOLD
The finishing touch to any chrome makeup look? High-shine lips. With an oil-enriched formula, Pat McGrath Lab’s cult gloss delivers the skincare of a balm with the glass-like shine of a gloss. Wear alone for an intergalactic finish or over lipstick to add a healthy sheen.