We’re calling it: this is going to be the summer of statement makeup. While skincare products have dominated our lives for over 18 months, it’s time for makeup to make its reappearance. And, with summer and the festive season upon us, it’s time to break out the bold and bright shades.
To help you in this endeavour, we have curated some of the best sparkly and summer-appropriate eyeshadow shades to add to your makeup kit and rock this season. Think of these are the perfect shadows to wear at your next Christmas party or New Year’s Eve function.
Trinny London
Trinny London Eyetallics in Harmonia
With eight shimmery shades to choose from including this soft metallic rose quartz hue called Harmonia, the Trinny London Eyetallics ($34) provides buildable pigment so you can dial up the glitz or simply don a subtle glitter. The addition of jojoba oil and shea butter to the formula means the product is smudge and crease-proof, so you don’t have to worry about it moving around on your lids.
M·A·C Cosmetics
M·A·C Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Memories of Space
If you’re looking for a bold matte eyeshadow, you can’t go past the M·A·C Cosmetics Eye Shadow ($30) in the shade Memories of Space. This brilliant yellow shade is perfect for summer and the formulation provides even and rich pigment that stays on your lids all day long.
Sephora
Dear Dahlia Paradise Shine Eye Sequins in Love Drunk
If you’re a fan of liquid eyeshadows, the Dear Dahlia Paradise Shine Eye Sequins ($53) in the shade Love Drunk provides high-shine pearly and glitter in a whipped light texture. Simply sweep over the eye and you’re greeted with multi-dimensional sparkle that has minimal fallout.
Sephora
Natasha Denona Tropic Eyeshadow Palette
To maximise the number of bold and fun shades you have in your kit, it’s best to try a palette like the Natasha Denona Tropic Eyeshadow Palette ($38). It features a mixture of matte and shimmer shades in a variety of bright colours. Each shade is buildable and blendable and provides a massive colour payoff.
M·A·C Cosmetics
M·A·C Cosmetics Glitter in Reflects Very Pink
For a multipurpose product that can be used across the body, we suggest the M·A·C Cosmetics Glitter ($35) in the shade Reflects Very Pink. This loose glitter can be used across the face, including the lids, as well as the body and hair. It provides high impact colour and sparkle to any outfit and is the perfect addition to your festive party look.
Adore Beauty
Kryolan 18 Eye Palette - V2 Brights
The Kryolan 18 Eye Palette – V2 Brights ($140) is great for those who really want to commit to the bright and bold eye look this summer. This includes 18 shades of high impact colour. This palette is all about experimentation and will help you expand your eye looks past your signature smoky eye.
MECCA
Nars Single Eyeshadow in Tropic
If you simply want to dip your toes into the world of bold shadow, the Nars Single Eyeshadow ($27) is perfect. Available in 31 shades, including this fun sparkly blue hue called Tropic, you can dress up your eyelids with glitz and glam.
