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5 metallic eyeshadow inspirations ideal for a cocktail party

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Radhika Agrawal
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5 metallic eyeshadow inspirations ideal for a cocktail party
5 metallic eyeshadow inspirations ideal for a cocktail party
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What’s Been Up
Makeup

5 metallic eyeshadow inspirations ideal for a cocktail party

By
Radhika Agrawal
By
Radhika Agrawal
What’s Been Up
Makeup
3
Min read
All that glitters isn’t gold—sometimes it’s chrome, bronze or metallic silver
5 metallic eyeshadow inspirations ideal for a cocktail party

Soft glam might be the beauty brief for the wedding day but the cocktail night calls for a full-glam moment. It’s the one event where you can turn the drama all the way up and truly cash in on the face card. Metallic eyeshadows fit perfectly into that mood—they’re modern, exciting and photograph beautifully, making them a go-to for brides and bridesmaids alike. Whether you prefer soft gold lids that glow under candlelight or bold chrome finishes that make a statement, metallics add that extra dimension your evening look deserves.

Here’s a round-up of celebrity-approved metallic eyes to pin to your moodboard, along with the eyeshadow palettes you’ll need to recreate them.

Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)
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Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)
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KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)
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Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)
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Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)
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L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)
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Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)
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KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)
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Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)
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Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)
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Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)
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Makeup Revolution
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Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)

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1156419
Huda Beauty
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Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)

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Add to Cart
1161790
KIKO Milano
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KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)

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Add to Cart
1126525
Huda Beauty
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Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

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Since your eye makeup can make or break a look, getting it right should be high-priority. Besides, don’t shy away from using pop colours and glitter that see you through the evening. With matte nudes, multi-chromatic foils, eye gloss and sparkly shades, the Huda Beauty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette will help you shift the focus to your lids.

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Bring on the spooktacular vibes with this grunge-inspired eyeshadow palette from Huda Beauty. Forget everything you know about smoky glam and, instead, lean into your gothic side with this versatile lineup of mattes, multi-chromatic foils and glossy shades that will help you create a wide array of mystical makeup looks.

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Makeup Revolution
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Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)

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L.A. Girl
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L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)

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Lakme
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Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)

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KIKO Milano
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KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)

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Huda Beauty
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Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

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Giorgio Armani
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Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)

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A fluid eyeshadow that glides on effortlessly and delivers long-lasting colour with a soft shimmer or bolder wash. The water-resistant formula doesn’t crease or budge, making it ideal for all-day wear. A sophisticated staple from one of the leading international makeup brands.

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Rom&nd
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Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)

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With a mix of matte, shimmer and glitter, this Rom&nd eyeshadow palette is ideal for creating rich, warm-toned eye makeup looks. The highly pigmented formula blends easily and applies smoothly, without any fallout, so you can achieve the perfect pop of colour with minimal effort. Besides, the palette’s neutral-to-warm shades, inspired by earthy mahogany tones, work on a variety of skin tones. Whether you want to warm up your lid or add some dimension, this one has you covered.

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Sterling silver

Cool-toned, reflective and futuristic, a silver metallic eyeshadow adds a modern edge to your look. It pairs just as beautifully with a sleek black gown as it does with a crystal-embellished lehenga. The key is in the placement—sweep a silvery shadow across your lids for a statement finish or press a touch of shimmer into the inner corners to open up your eyes and add instant luminosity. Take cues from Alia Bhatt’s L’Oréal Paris runway debut, where she wore a sculpted silver Gaurav Gupta corset gown paired with a matching metallic eye. Keep the rest of your makeup pared back with brushed-up brows and a glossy nude lip, letting the metallic lids do all the talking.

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Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)
Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)

Playful chrome

You know what we love about chrome eyeshadows? They’re full of personality and make your eyes pop every time they catch the light. And there are countless ways to style them—swipe one all over for a glossy, mirror-like finish, layer it over a matte base for extra depth or pair it with a contrasting liner to make it stand out. If you need some inspiration, Ariana Grande’s pink-chrome moment is the perfect reference point. She paired a soft metallic wash across the lids with an emerald eyeliner that shifts tones under different lighting. Want to recreate the look? We’ve got all the products to get you there.

Tira Recommends:


KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)
Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Euphoria-coded purple

This dreamy lilac number on Emma Myers looks straight out of the sets of ‘Euphoria’. A soft purple metallic eye is unexpected yet striking, especially for a cocktail night where everyone’s reaching for bronze and gold. Keep it monochrome with an amethyst-toned dress for a cohesive vibe or let it pop against a black outfit. Either way, it’s the kind of colour that says you showed up to have fun and make a statement. To recreate it, blend a lavender shimmer across your lids and add a pearly highlight in the centre for that glassy finish.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)
L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)

Golden girl

There’s a reason we keep coming back to gold—it looks good, feels glam and always photographs beautifully. Effortlessly flattering, it hits that sweet spot between subtle and statement. A golden metallic eye brings instant warmth and radiance to your features, giving your look that lit-from-within glow. Paired with bronzed skin and a glossy neutral lip, Gigi Hadid’s molten gold moment is proof that this shade still knows how to steal the spotlight.

Tira Recommends:


Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)
KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)
Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Sculpted bronze

Warm, sultry and made for cocktail lighting, a bronze eyeshadow adds depth without the OTT drama of darker tones. The beauty of the shade lies in its versatility—it works just as well with a black gown as it does with golden lehengas or a bright ensemble. To recreate Tripti Dimri’s effortless makeup look, blend a warm bronze shadow across the lids and softly smoke out the corners for definition. A hint of highlighter on the inner corners ties it all together, giving your eyes that sunlit sheen.

Tira Recommends:


Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)
Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)
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Sterling silver

Cool-toned, reflective and futuristic, a silver metallic eyeshadow adds a modern edge to your look. It pairs just as beautifully with a sleek black gown as it does with a crystal-embellished lehenga. The key is in the placement—sweep a silvery shadow across your lids for a statement finish or press a touch of shimmer into the inner corners to open up your eyes and add instant luminosity. Take cues from Alia Bhatt’s L’Oréal Paris runway debut, where she wore a sculpted silver Gaurav Gupta corset gown paired with a matching metallic eye. Keep the rest of your makeup pared back with brushed-up brows and a glossy nude lip, letting the metallic lids do all the talking.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)
Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)

Playful chrome

You know what we love about chrome eyeshadows? They’re full of personality and make your eyes pop every time they catch the light. And there are countless ways to style them—swipe one all over for a glossy, mirror-like finish, layer it over a matte base for extra depth or pair it with a contrasting liner to make it stand out. If you need some inspiration, Ariana Grande’s pink-chrome moment is the perfect reference point. She paired a soft metallic wash across the lids with an emerald eyeliner that shifts tones under different lighting. Want to recreate the look? We’ve got all the products to get you there.

Tira Recommends:


KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)
Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Euphoria-coded purple

This dreamy lilac number on Emma Myers looks straight out of the sets of ‘Euphoria’. A soft purple metallic eye is unexpected yet striking, especially for a cocktail night where everyone’s reaching for bronze and gold. Keep it monochrome with an amethyst-toned dress for a cohesive vibe or let it pop against a black outfit. Either way, it’s the kind of colour that says you showed up to have fun and make a statement. To recreate it, blend a lavender shimmer across your lids and add a pearly highlight in the centre for that glassy finish.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)
L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)

Golden girl

There’s a reason we keep coming back to gold—it looks good, feels glam and always photographs beautifully. Effortlessly flattering, it hits that sweet spot between subtle and statement. A golden metallic eye brings instant warmth and radiance to your features, giving your look that lit-from-within glow. Paired with bronzed skin and a glossy neutral lip, Gigi Hadid’s molten gold moment is proof that this shade still knows how to steal the spotlight.

Tira Recommends:


Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)
KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)
Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Sculpted bronze

Warm, sultry and made for cocktail lighting, a bronze eyeshadow adds depth without the OTT drama of darker tones. The beauty of the shade lies in its versatility—it works just as well with a black gown as it does with golden lehengas or a bright ensemble. To recreate Tripti Dimri’s effortless makeup look, blend a warm bronze shadow across the lids and softly smoke out the corners for definition. A hint of highlighter on the inner corners ties it all together, giving your eyes that sunlit sheen.

Tira Recommends:


Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)
Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)

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Sterling silver

Cool-toned, reflective and futuristic, a silver metallic eyeshadow adds a modern edge to your look. It pairs just as beautifully with a sleek black gown as it does with a crystal-embellished lehenga. The key is in the placement—sweep a silvery shadow across your lids for a statement finish or press a touch of shimmer into the inner corners to open up your eyes and add instant luminosity. Take cues from Alia Bhatt’s L’Oréal Paris runway debut, where she wore a sculpted silver Gaurav Gupta corset gown paired with a matching metallic eye. Keep the rest of your makeup pared back with brushed-up brows and a glossy nude lip, letting the metallic lids do all the talking.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)
Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)

Playful chrome

You know what we love about chrome eyeshadows? They’re full of personality and make your eyes pop every time they catch the light. And there are countless ways to style them—swipe one all over for a glossy, mirror-like finish, layer it over a matte base for extra depth or pair it with a contrasting liner to make it stand out. If you need some inspiration, Ariana Grande’s pink-chrome moment is the perfect reference point. She paired a soft metallic wash across the lids with an emerald eyeliner that shifts tones under different lighting. Want to recreate the look? We’ve got all the products to get you there.

Tira Recommends:


KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)
Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Euphoria-coded purple

This dreamy lilac number on Emma Myers looks straight out of the sets of ‘Euphoria’. A soft purple metallic eye is unexpected yet striking, especially for a cocktail night where everyone’s reaching for bronze and gold. Keep it monochrome with an amethyst-toned dress for a cohesive vibe or let it pop against a black outfit. Either way, it’s the kind of colour that says you showed up to have fun and make a statement. To recreate it, blend a lavender shimmer across your lids and add a pearly highlight in the centre for that glassy finish.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)
L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)

Golden girl

There’s a reason we keep coming back to gold—it looks good, feels glam and always photographs beautifully. Effortlessly flattering, it hits that sweet spot between subtle and statement. A golden metallic eye brings instant warmth and radiance to your features, giving your look that lit-from-within glow. Paired with bronzed skin and a glossy neutral lip, Gigi Hadid’s molten gold moment is proof that this shade still knows how to steal the spotlight.

Tira Recommends:


Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)
KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)
Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Sculpted bronze

Warm, sultry and made for cocktail lighting, a bronze eyeshadow adds depth without the OTT drama of darker tones. The beauty of the shade lies in its versatility—it works just as well with a black gown as it does with golden lehengas or a bright ensemble. To recreate Tripti Dimri’s effortless makeup look, blend a warm bronze shadow across the lids and softly smoke out the corners for definition. A hint of highlighter on the inner corners ties it all together, giving your eyes that sunlit sheen.

Tira Recommends:


Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)
Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)
Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)
Makeup Revolution
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Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)
Huda Beauty
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KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)
KIKO Milano
1161790
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Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)
Huda Beauty
1126525
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Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)
Makeup Revolution
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L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)
L.A. Girl
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Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)
Lakme
1183423
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KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)
KIKO Milano
1160991
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Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)
Huda Beauty
1116526
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Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)
Giorgio Armani
1151379
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Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)
Rom&nd
1110712
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Sterling silver

Cool-toned, reflective and futuristic, a silver metallic eyeshadow adds a modern edge to your look. It pairs just as beautifully with a sleek black gown as it does with a crystal-embellished lehenga. The key is in the placement—sweep a silvery shadow across your lids for a statement finish or press a touch of shimmer into the inner corners to open up your eyes and add instant luminosity. Take cues from Alia Bhatt’s L’Oréal Paris runway debut, where she wore a sculpted silver Gaurav Gupta corset gown paired with a matching metallic eye. Keep the rest of your makeup pared back with brushed-up brows and a glossy nude lip, letting the metallic lids do all the talking.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Metallic Muse Glitter Muse Eyeshadow - Silver (3.5 ml)
Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette (16.1 g)

Playful chrome

You know what we love about chrome eyeshadows? They’re full of personality and make your eyes pop every time they catch the light. And there are countless ways to style them—swipe one all over for a glossy, mirror-like finish, layer it over a matte base for extra depth or pair it with a contrasting liner to make it stand out. If you need some inspiration, Ariana Grande’s pink-chrome moment is the perfect reference point. She paired a soft metallic wash across the lids with an emerald eyeliner that shifts tones under different lighting. Want to recreate the look? We’ve got all the products to get you there.

Tira Recommends:


KIKO Milano Smart Color Eyeshadow - 12 Metallic Rosy Sand (1.8 g)
Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Euphoria-coded purple

This dreamy lilac number on Emma Myers looks straight out of the sets of ‘Euphoria’. A soft purple metallic eye is unexpected yet striking, especially for a cocktail night where everyone’s reaching for bronze and gold. Keep it monochrome with an amethyst-toned dress for a cohesive vibe or let it pop against a black outfit. Either way, it’s the kind of colour that says you showed up to have fun and make a statement. To recreate it, blend a lavender shimmer across your lids and add a pearly highlight in the centre for that glassy finish.

Tira Recommends:


Makeup Revolution Lustre Wand Eyeshadow Stick - Euphoric Lilac (1.6g)
L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Iridescent Dream (4ml)

Golden girl

There’s a reason we keep coming back to gold—it looks good, feels glam and always photographs beautifully. Effortlessly flattering, it hits that sweet spot between subtle and statement. A golden metallic eye brings instant warmth and radiance to your features, giving your look that lit-from-within glow. Paired with bronzed skin and a glossy neutral lip, Gigi Hadid’s molten gold moment is proof that this shade still knows how to steal the spotlight.

Tira Recommends:


Lakme Be-jewel Satin Eye Tint One-Step Liquid Eyeshadow - 04 Gold Rush (4.5 ml)
KIKO Milano New Water Eyeshadow - 03 Light Gold (3 g)
Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Color (16.8g)

Sculpted bronze

Warm, sultry and made for cocktail lighting, a bronze eyeshadow adds depth without the OTT drama of darker tones. The beauty of the shade lies in its versatility—it works just as well with a black gown as it does with golden lehengas or a bright ensemble. To recreate Tripti Dimri’s effortless makeup look, blend a warm bronze shadow across the lids and softly smoke out the corners for definition. A hint of highlighter on the inner corners ties it all together, giving your eyes that sunlit sheen.

Tira Recommends:


Armani Eye Tint Long-Lasting Liquid Eyeshadow - 11S Bronze (6.5 ml)
Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden (7.5g)