I don’t know about you, but I can’t stop thinking about all the looks for the 2024 Met Gala. From Zendaya’s second red carpet outfit to Kendall Jenner’s archival Givenchy dress, there’s no shortage of fashion inspiration. As a beauty editor, I had my eye on the night’s standout hair and makeup trends, and I wasn’t disappointed. Chic bobs, stylish side parts, and wet-look hairstyles dominated the red carpet, and when it came to makeup, it was all about dark berry tones, bright red lips, and shimmering highlights.
But one trend that many celebrities couldn’t help but notice was matte eyeshadow. I know what you’re thinking, but haven’t we made this divisive millennial makeup a thing of the past? Frosted eyeshadow was all the rage in the ’90s and early ’00s, but lately that trend has given way to more neutral, matte eyeshadows.
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Britney Spears wearing blue matte eyeshadow in 2000.
That being said, according to the 2024 Met Gala red carpet, this trend is coming back in a big way for spring/summer, and I’m not mad about it. There’s something really fun about shimmery and matte finishes, and you can experiment with different colors depending on your desired look. I personally love adding a bit of matte eyeshadow to the inner corner of my eyes to make them pop.
If you’re looking for more inspiration on how to wear this spring’s eyeshadow trend, keep scrolling for the best frosted eyeshadow looks from the 2024 Met Gala.
Celebs who wore frosted eyeshadow at the 2024 Met Gala
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Madeline Klein chose a shimmering silver eyeshadow that paired beautifully with her sparkling accessories.
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Jennifer Lopez kept her look a little more subtle with a hint of matte eyeshadow on the inner corners of her eyes.
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Sabrina Carpenter paired her look with matte eyeshadow and pretty pink blush.
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matte eyeshadow and Matte eyelashes? It is very fun!
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To make this more wearable, choose a subtly sparkling shade like Naomi Campbell’s.
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If you want to make a more statement, you can’t go wrong with a pop of color.
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Rachel Zegler’s blue matte eyeshadow gives you all the ’90s vibes.
Products needed for the matte eyeshadow look:
nars cosmetics
Smudge proof eyeshadow base
To make your eyeshadow last longer, choose a primer like Nars.
charlotte tilbury
beauty bath palette
This palette has lots of colorful and sparkly shades.
rem beauty
Midnight Shadow Glossy Liquid Eyeshadow
You can also choose a liquid matte eyeshadow.
Mac
pop dazzle shadow eyeshadow
This eyeshadow from Mac is perfect for making your makeup pop.
