Yes, highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes to visually open them up is a makeup trick as old as time. But a few ingenious beauty pros have uncovered a unique spin on this classic technique that we're absolutely crazy about. Instead of using the standard silver, gold, or champagne, they're using bright metallic shades like fuchsia, blue, and coral to both make eyes look more awake and add a bit of whimsy and panache to your gaze.
Need proof? Check out this crazy-gorgeous look that makeup artist Patrick Ta created for Shay Mitchell. By generously patting an iridescent pink in the corner, he took an already beautiful look and knocked it out of the park. It's eye-catching without being totally audacious.
ColourPop's Eye Candy shadow is perfect to re-create Shay's look and a great intro color as you start to experiment with the trend. Once you get comfortable, try branching out to turquoise, lilac, and even yellow — you'd be surprised how flattering the sunshine shade can be.
ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Eye Candy ($5)
