Iridescent makeup is one of the big summer trends, adding a touch of sparkly magic. A swipe of holographic eyeshadow or blush can transform a boring look into a glamorous one.
Iridescent makeup is one of the big summer trends, adding a touch of sparkly magic. A swipe of holographic eyeshadow or blush can transform a boring look into a glamorous one.
With Y2K fashion making a comeback, it’s no surprise that sparkle-forward beauty is on trend. A few years ago, glitter makeup was limited to gold and yellow, but now it comes in all colors of the rainbow.
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With Y2K fashion making a comeback, it’s no surprise that sparkle-forward beauty is on trend. A few years ago, glitter makeup was limited to gold and yellow, but now it comes in all colors of the rainbow.
“There are chrome shades that change colour when the light hits them – from pink to purple to lilac to silver. More than celebrities on the red carpet, I’ve seen influencers like Hailey Bieber sporting the holographic look on their social media profiles,” says Vibha Gussain, a Mumbai-based makeup artist.
This is also a result of beauty brands pushing product marketing through social platforms and influencer makeup launches. One of the most talked-about holographic products of late is Fenty Beauty’s Fuchsia Flex Gloss Bomb, an eye-catching plum lip gloss that gives off 1,000 watts of sparkle. It’s a superstar product that only requires a swipe of mascara to achieve the look.
“The thing about holographic products is that less is more,” explains makeup artist Mehak Oberoi.
For starters, Gussain recommends adding a touch of blush, defining your brows, cleansing your face, and then applying a glossy lip gloss, eyeliner, or eyeshadow. Keep your makeup minimal and add a splash of multicolored eyeshadow to the inner corners of your eyes to bring them out.I’m waiting for tonight” “.
The two makeup artists have listed their products for those who want to try holographic makeup.
Holographic Eyeliner
This is a classic holographic favourite, and the trick to using it properly is to line your eyes with your regular black or brown eyeliner, then glide it all over your lid – or, if you want to keep it subtle, just apply a little to the inner corner of your eye.
Chrome Eyeshadow
Ghussain has a palette of eight versatile chromatic shades from PAC Beauty Spotlight that can be used as both an eyeshadow and an eyeliner. She mixes it with a makeup mixing product like Duralin and uses a liner brush to accentuate her eyes. You can also mix it with Duralin to create a liquid highlighter.
Holographic lips
Oberoi believes Fenty Beauty makes “amazing holographic products,” and while Fuchsia Flex has been the talk of the town, Oberoi suggests the Gloss Bomb collection will come in a range of colors.
Pigmented eyes
Oberoi recommends Pat McGrath’s palette, which is highly pigmented and has a wide range of colors.
First
If you’re looking to try holographic makeup for the first time, Oberoi says to try NYX Holographic Makeup Stick, a soft pink that shifts color and doubles as a highlighter.
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