6 metallic eyeshadows to take your festive makeup up a notch
Festive makeup is the perfect excuse to turn up the shine and few things can transform an eye look as quickly as a sweep of metallic shadow. Whether you’re getting ready for an evening celebration, visiting relatives for Ganesh Chaturthi or simply want to add a little more drama to your usual makeup, a chrome-like lid can instantly make the look feel more dressed up.
It helps that shimmer and metallic lids are having a moment this year, alongside the wider Y2K beauty revival bringing skinny eyebrows, frosted finishes and high-shine textures back into rotation. The best metallic eyeshadows deliver that reflective finish without feeling heavy on the lids, while staying put with minimal fallout. From versatile palettes to easy-to-use eyeshadow sticks, these are the formulas worth having on your radar this festive season.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best metallic eyeshadows for taking your festive makeup up a notch.
Lancôme Hypnôse 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette
An easy, beginner-friendly palette for anyone looking to dip their toes into metallic eye makeup. The five shades can take you from a soft wash of shimmer to a more dramatic eye, while the powders can also be applied wet when you want to turn up the intensity. The weightless, velvety formula blends easily and delivers rich, even colour payoff that lasts for up to 12 hours.
Why we love it: Metallic shadows can sometimes feel heavy on the lids, but this formula has a soft, creamy texture that makes it easy to apply and blend. The shades are also buildable, so you can keep the finish subtle or layer it up for more impact.
Chantecaille Luminescent Eye Shade
