Let your eyes do the talking with this mesmerizing beauty combo that allows you to play up with color in any way you fancy
This is an excerpt from MEGA February 2025 Tried and Tested section.
Matte eyeshadows have had their moment, but the shimmery, metallic hues that defined the 90s are making a major comeback. We’re seeing it everywhere, from Dua Lipa to Lily-Rose Depp to Hailey Bieber – these metallic looks are just so eye-catching and expressive.
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Metallic shadows are the perfect way to add a little something special to your eye makeup routine. They’re bold, they’re beautiful, and honestly, they just make you feel so confident and empowered when you wear them. Here, Makeup artist Miz Raffy shares expert-approved products and techniques to help you achieve the latest trending makeup look.
PERFECT CANVAS
Issy X Slo Lopez Color-Enhancing Eyeshadow Base, P299.
The trick to a smooth eyeshadow application is to use a reliable eye primer like the Issy x Slo Lopez Color-Enhancing Eyeshadow Base, a richly tinted fluid primer that creates a matte blank canvas for seamless blending while providing grip for long- lasting hold and smudge-resistant wear.
APPLY SHADOW
GRWM Face Card Shadowplay Frost Eyeshadow, P149/each.
The beauty of this makeup is that there is more than one way to achieve it; all it takes is a simple swipe of a high pigment-load product such as the GRWM Face Card Shadowplay Frost Eyeshadow which gives an intense twinkle to the lids. Don’t be afraid to layer hues. Here, makeup artist Miz Raffy played with the shades Skye, Burlesque, and Ice Crystal to add depth to the look.
LINE EYES
K-Palette Reformulated 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner, P795.
Sometimes, a simple technique that includes a thin line of a brown liquid liner can make a big difference to an eye look. It’s an illusion, you see — tightlining can help make your lashes look fuller and your eyes appear more defined. Start the line inside the inner corner, following your lash line, and tapering off at the outer corner.
Get expert-approved tips on how to wear an expressive yet empowering makeup look in MEGA’s February 2025 issue, now available on Readly, Magzter, Press Reader and Zinio.
Photographed by JEYO. Makeup by MIZ RAFFY. Model GABBI EJERCITO of MERCATOR.
