Smokey, Siren And Glitter: 8 Trendy Eye Makeup Looks That Are A Must Try!

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Ask any makeup enthusiasts, and they will tell you that in any look, eye makeup is what requires the most amount of precision and truly defines any look. Whether it is a simple eyeliner or a full-fledged embellished look, eye-make has the ability to transform, and make you feel a little extra and dressy. Seriously, one swipe and it will have people asking you what special occasion you're headed to.

There are a variety of eye looks that keep trending (mostly thanks to the craze of Euphoria), and we have curated an ultimate list of makeup looks that you absolutely have to try, and will be perfect for an array of occasions, especially for upcoming festivities.

Smokey Eye

Smokey eye look has been a classic, ever since it came into existence. It completely caught everyone's attention during the 1930s, when the actress Marlene Dietrich wore it for the very first time. Actors, influencers, and makeup artists – from Rekha to Deepika Padukone – have used this look time and again, as it can add a dramatic touch to even the simplest of outfits. Maybe a little hard to nail in the first go, but as you become better, you will realise how timeless this type is, perfect to style with sarees or dresses.

Foxy Eye

Probably the easiest trend for us Asian folks, as we already have slightly slanted eyes, the Foxy eye look involves a clean cat-eye-style eyeliner and slanted eyebrows. Its inspiration also lies in South Asian culture and beauty practices and is perfect for someone who is looking for a clean, yet glam look. You can also spot this look on celebrities like Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid, who has taken it to many galas and functions.

Winged Eye

The most common and easy, everyone's go-to eyeliner style dates back to ancient Egypt. Winged eyeliner is something that is an everyday look but also compliments dramatic ones when applied in tandem. It creates definition, makes your eyes look bigger and sharper, and was picked up by fashion icons like Marilyn Monroe, and Hedy Lamar. This eye look is the easiest to learn and achieve, and you will become better with each try, plus there are many hacks available too like putting tape on, or getting winged stamps, and then filling them in for more ease.

Shimmer Embellished Eye

An appropriate cultural reference for this eye makeup look is obviously, Euphoria. The show made it even more of a trend and used it beautifully to make their characters stand out. They also kicked it up a notch with all the embellishments that they used, and the makeup team of Euphoria really proved the transformative power of eye makeup. Shimmers, glitter, and embellishments are associated with more over-the-top events such as Coachella, but if done in moderation, you can incorporate them with your everyday looks as well and make them much more fun.

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Cut-Crease Eye

A comeback of the 1960s, Cut-Crease is a great option for people who like to use fun-bright colours for their eye makeup. There should be a distance between the eyelid and the crease, often created by concealer, and the more bright and bold colours you use, the more definition it brings to your eyes. We'd say it would take time to learn perfecting this and is certainly not for every day, but absolutely fun for special occasions. 

Siren Eye

As Brooke Shunatona puts it, 'a winged liner, but make it smokey', Siren eye makeup is a TikTok famous trend that does not require any extra tools and palettes and is perfect for an everyday soft glam. Its existence lies somewhere between a smokey eye, and a winged eye makeup look, honestly closer to the winged eye look, and is great for people with moderate makeup skills.

Doe Eye

Focusing on making the shape of your eye more rounder, Doe eye is another TikTok trend that we cannot get enough of. It's simple, does not require any exquisite makeup skills, and makes yours look big and prettier. Taking a step further from the winged eyeliner look, to achieve this, you have to apply the product around the lash line as well, which makes your eyes appear wider and more dramatic. This eye look is really famous among K-pop stars and artists as well, as it gives the eyes a natural definition.

Smudged Kajal

Alia's character from Rocky And Rani, or Sonam Kapoor in Ranjhana, we have always been huge fans of smudged kajal eye-makeup. In the Indian context, Micky Contractor is the makeup artist who made this look what it is today, given it has a very quintessential Indian vibe. It is slightly tricky to navigate, as one wrong move, could result in Panda eyes, but once nailed, you can wear it with your kurtas, suits, sarees, indo-western outfits, and even dresses, and take it to many many occasions. 

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