Best Metallic Makeup for Your Eyes

With these glistening makeup picks, holiday parties won't be the only things putting a little twinkle in your eye. Also check out our metallic picks for lips, nails, and everywhere else. When you're ready for a new look, try our Instant Makeup Makeover!

By Ariana Finlayson

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CoverGirl Lash Blast Luxe Mascara in Black Emerald

Lash Blast has gotten a glitzy upgrade. Make your eyes sparkle with this mascara that has been tinted with shimmer.

$7.99, drugstore.com

 

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Jemma Kid Mascara Mascara-Liner Duo

After applying mascara, swipe the wand over your lashes for a star-studded effect or use the precise brush to line your lids with glitter.

$17, target.com

 

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elf liquid eyeshadow in coco loco
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e.l.f. Liquid Eyeshadow in Coco Loco

We can't decide what we love more about this shadow: the long-lasting metallic formula or the incredible budgetista-friendly price. Talk about a blinged-out bang for your buck!

$1, eyeslipsface.com

 

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L'Oréal HIP Color Chrome Eyeliner

This eyeliner contains flecks of glitter for a subtle metallic glint that's can be easily smudged into a smoky eye.

$10, drugstore.com

 

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Guerlain Retractable Eye Pencil in Silver

For an eye-opening trick, use this sterling shade to highlight the inside corners of your peepers.

$29, sephora.com

 

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Bobbi Brown Goldstone Long Wear Eye Palette

This trio includes two metallic cream eye shadows and one gel eye liner — everything you need for a long-lasting eye effect.

$40, bobbibrowncosmetics.com

 

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Paul & Joe Pearl Powder in Smoke Black

Smudge this loose powder into your eye crease to bring your makeup from day to night.

$25, beautyhabit.com

 

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Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips

This nine-shade palette comes in four different versions, each designed to illuminate a specific eye color.

$10.95, physiciansformula.com

 

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MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo

This is a gorgeous metallic shadow that can also double as a liner if you apply it with a wet brush.

$19.50, maccosmetics.com

 

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Dior 1-Color Ultra-Smoothing High Impact Eye Shadow

Pat these ultra-pigmented shadows onto your lid for a look that sparkles but isn't too reminiscent of Lady Gaga.

$27.50 each, sephora.com

 

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Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials in Sheer Gold

Worn alone, this primer gives lids a pretty sheen, or you can use it as a base to make your shadow stay put.

$24, shop.nordstrom.com

 

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