Glossy Eyes Beauty Trend: How-To Wear Glossy Eyelids

Glossy lids are the hottest eye-trend since winged liner.  It can look both dramatic if combined with a bold color, or sleek and natural if worn alone on the lid. 

I thought I’d give this trend a go and I love it!

Here’s How You Get a Glossy Lid:

1. Get preppy: Making sure your lids start off oil-free is crucial. Our eyelids naturally produce oils, which can act as a barrier while applying product, and we all know that water and oil don’t mix.

2. Prime, prime, prime! Now you’re prepped, prime your lids with an eyeshadow primer. This acts as a base to make your products really stick and last longer. I used Urban Decay’s Primer Potion

3. Add a Base shadow: Opt for a shadow that has a slight shimmer, OR a light brown color as these will catch the light and add dimension when combined with a gloss.

4. Gloss up: Now for, the gloss. Using your finger, dab a small amount of gloss over your lid being careful to dab and not smear your hard work. Start off lightly, the less product you use, the less likely it is to move or build up in the crease. Most importantly, avoid the crease – where it tends to feel the most sticky – and no one will even see that it’s not all over.

You can even use a little oil, like jojoba oil on bare lids, or a lightweight lip gloss or balm, like Lanolips to give your lids a natural glow – just make sure the gloss isn’t too sticky or a plumping gloss, which will make your eyes tingle!

Product Break Down:

Pat McGrath Foundation: Medium Deep 26

Fenty Beauty Bronzer in Coco Naughty and Chocolate (cream)

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Hot Chocolit

Dose of Colors Liquid Mate Lip in Chocolate

Too Faced multi-sculpt concealer in Maple

Kevin Aucoin concealer in SX11

Sacha Buttercup Setting Powder

Jackie Aina x Anastasis Beverly Hills Palette: Shade Credit

Will you try the Glossy lid look?