My Sparkly M.A.C Extra Dimension Eye Shadow Look.
It wasn’t easy to pick just one shade. Any of the six would work perfectly for a shimmery summery eye look.
But after watching a bunch of swatch tests on TikTok, I managed to narrow it down to two: A Natural Flirt, an iridescent light pink, and Sweet Heat, a slightly deeper, peachy pink.
I swatched both upon arrival the next day (gotta love that next-day delivery).
Here's how they looked side by side:
While I loved A Natural Flirt, its sparkle was a tad subtle on my fair skin (better for a more toned-down, everyday look), so I opted for Sweet Heat.
My research also uncovered a very helpful tip that’s the difference between a shimmery eye and a seriously shimmery eye: setting spray.
Spritzing my eyeshadow brush with my MAKE UP FOR EVER Mist & Fix 100ml Spray helped create the wet look I was aiming for.
I also found that layering multiple coats over each other allowed for a more dramatic effect. As did using concealer for a base.
Here's the difference for some context (left: no setting spray).
The trick is allowing some time between applications for your eyelids to set before diving into the next layer.
And because we know how much I love a versatile, one-and-done product (who doesn’t?) I also used the same eyeshadow as a highlighter, dabbing it onto the high points of my cheeks, brow bone, cupid's bow, and the tip of my nose with my finger.
Staying on theme with this look's fresh, glowy skin, I kept things fairly simple for the rest of my makeup routine.
You could take things up a notch by cocktailing these M.A.C eyeshadows with a matte shade underneath, such as a pink or neutral tone. A swipe of eyeliner wouldn’t go astray either.
That said, I think these little pots do most of the heavy lifting for you.
Which is excellent news, if you’re a makeup novice or a fan of low-effort, high-impact products like me.
So, if you're on the hunt for a remedy for sparkly, glossy, wet-looking eyes, waste no time – add one of these stunning shades to cart ASAP.
You never know, they could very well be the next thing to pop off on TikTok. And if not, they'll remain our best-kept beauty secret