All of the major cosmetic lines seem to be sporting their own metallic hues in makeup, and new metal colors are scheduled to be released this fall. While you may think that these color palettes look gorgeous hanging on the racks, it can be more than a little intimidating to figure out how to get them to look great on your face. All it takes is a little know-how and a bit of practice to wear those glam shades beautifully.

The choices in metallic makeup colors range from cool shades of silver to the warmer tones of gold and copper. The most common way to sport these shades is on your eyes, but there are also techniques to bring a hint of glimmer to other features as well. The first step in wearing these metallic makeups well may be in determining which wardrobe choices they will accentuate the best. While you may be inclined to grab the silver shadow when you don your silver sparkle evening gown, sometimes the best choice is to add a shimmery highlight to your eyes when you are wearing your neutral or dark colors in your clothing. Think accents instead of main event when it comes to wearing the metallics well.

Where and How to Apply Metallic Makeup

This system can also be used when it comes to dressing up your eyes with shimmer. If you opt to sweep a metallic shade across your lid for a dramatic effect, it is best to ground your shadow with a black eyeliner and mascara. You can also use a touch of metallic makeup to add a hint of glimmer, like a bit of copper in your lid crease to dazzle up your neutral peach shadow. Another great technique is to use eyeliner with a metallic tint to it to glam up a matte blue, green or grey shadow palette. When using shimmer eyeliner, your best effect will come by lining your upper lid, although the lower lid can get in on the action as well. You can also select from shadows that contain just a hint of the metallic shine, or a totally shimmering choice that is all about the gold or silver sheen that you are wanting to flaunt.

Metallic makeup tends to work best for evening wear, when shine and sparkle are the buzzwords of style. Younger faces are usually able to get away with a dramatic splash of a metallic color, while more mature women might prefer to go with the accent approach using just a bit of shadow or eyeliner to highlight. Another way to add the sparkle is to brush a bit of metallic powder across the top of the shoulder or collarbone. This is a great addition to a strapless or sleeveless evening gown or cocktail dress that will add a hint of shimmer when the light catches just right. Glam looks are all about sparkle, and the metallic makeups today are guaranteed to deliver. Shine on.

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