30+ Glamorous Eye Makeup Ideas

• Gold Glitter Cut Crease     

When looking at wearing glitter, make sure you’re matching your makeup to the occasion         . We know that you want to look your best at all times, but your Grandma probably won’t appreciate your gold glitter cut crease half as much as your gal-pals will. At the same time, wearing glitter can be too much for a daytime look, so perhaps keep your makeup muted throughout the day, and add that glitter sparkle for the evening.

 

• Elegant Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes

    Glitter without any kind of primer or glitter glue is a really bad idea, especially around the eyes. Loose glitter is often the worst culprit for this, and it won’t be long before you find yourself with a touch of glitter in your eye, which makes your eyes run, and then your mascara will be all down your face. What a total disaster! You can always use a touch of setting spray on the applicator brush you’re using to apply the glitter, which will also help to keep it in place on your eyes. Alternatively, cheat a little with a glitter eyeliner instead. No one would ever know the difference!

• Classic Look – Gold Eyes & Red Lips

            If you don’t like loose glitter powder, but you still want to sparkle with these glamorous makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve, opt for a glitter gel rather than a powder. Alternatively, mix some eyelash glue (the tiniest bit) with some glitter, and you’ll have the same kind of effect. When you go to bed at night, the glue will peel away from your face, and the glitter will peel right off with it! No more glittery pillow cases!

• Dark Gold

           You can mix and match your glamorous makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve, choosing colours and shades that match your outfit. On the other hand, you can say ‘screw the rules!’, and totally spice things up. This gold eye makeup, for example, could easily be worn with a number of festive clothing shades – black, gold, red, green, purple, need we go on?

• Grey & Silver Combo

          And for when you’re not feeling gold, how about silver? Mixing a dark grey with a lighter silver shimmer or glitter powder will give you a stunning look just like this one. And the sparkle effect makes it one of the perfect glamorous makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve! You may find silver a slightly easier shade to wear, especially if you’re new to the world of metallics. It’s easier to smoke your silver up into a smokey-eye, and therefore is perfect for many different occasions

• Step by Step Tutorial

         In case you were wondering what the easiest way was to get a beautiful and easy makeup look for New Year’s Eve, how about this little tutorial? You can replace the shades and tones they use here with whatever shades and colours YOU want, but following the same idea – darker shades in the socket, lighter shades towards the inner corner, and you’ll look fabulous and more alert all at the same time!

• Silver Eyes + Dark Lips

It’s generally commonplace to leave your eyes relatively neutral when you have big, statement lips, but this look has been given a bit of sparkle treatment. It’s still relatively neutral, in gold, nude and beige-like tones, but the addition of that sparkle stops. 
       

     

• Glitter Cut Crease

         How steady is your hand? With the right liquid glitter eyeliner, or even some glitter glue and loose powder if you’ve brave enough, you could create glamorous makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve like this one. It’s basically another layer of eyeliner, copying the natural flow and shape of the black eyeliner, but lining the socket instead, just at the line here the dark and light shades would blend together.

• Dramatic Eyes + Nude Lips

     And when you have big statement eyes, it’s always a good idea to keep your lips neutral, especially if you’re experimenting with big and bold looks for the first time. You don’t want to go too overboard, mostly because you won’t feel confident, but also because it’ll prevent you from trying the looks again. Pick one feature on your face – eyes or lips, and go for the big statement makeup on just one of them. When you pick one, and leave the other relatively nude or neutral, you’re making your entire look much easier to wear. You can go bigger and bolder on the eyes, for example, when the lips are slightly more played down. 

• Glitter Liner + Pink Lips

     Remember we said about that glitter eyeliner in the cut crease? Well, here’s a slightly different way of wearing it – adding another layer to your regular eyeliner look. It’s just the addition of an extra line of liner – it’s above the black liner that you’d naturally do on a day to day basis. Yu could do the black liner thinner than you usually would to compensate for this tiny silver liner-layer, or you can make it bigger and bolder. It’s entirely up to you.

•  Black Smokey Eye

            Here’s a sparkly little way to liven up that black smokey eye you;d usually wear for a big night out – its a touch of gold, and a very cool touch of gold at that! It’s just the addition of an extra line of liner – it’s above the black liner that you’d naturally do on a day to day basis. You could do the black liner thinner than you usually would to compensate for this tiny silver liner-layer, or you can make it bigger and bolder. It’s entirely up to you.

• Smokey & Glitter Eyes

And for killer eyebrows, the best thing you can do is to get them shaped professionally. We know we’re meant to say that, but once you have the basic DECENT shape formed into your brows, it’s easier to keep them maintained yourself with some tweezing and plucking here and there. It’s just the addition of an extra line of liner – it’s above the black liner that you’d naturally do on a day to day basis. You could do the black liner thinner than you usually would to compensate for this tiny silver liner-layer, or you can make it bigger and bolder. It’s entirely up to you.

• Glitter Makeup Look for Blue Eyes

Did you know that you could easily wear green makeup when you have blue eyes? This glitter makeup look for blue eyes is a classic and simple way to wear the sparkly shade, a simple flash of colour to bring it to life, but without making it look like you’re wearing too much of a colour. It’s a simple flash of colour along the lower lash line, and although only a small touch, can make the world of difference to your makeup look. This one’s a winner for glamorous makeup ideas for New Years Eve!

• Silver Cut Crease

What a stunning look, and a simple one too! It’s a simple cut crease – darker brown shading in the socket, and a really beautiful bright silver shimmer on the eyelid itself. With the right lashes, a slick of liner, and some nude lips, this is the only look you’ll need for this New Year’s Eve!

• Black Glittery Eyes

Here’s one that we think you might just get on board with – black glittery eyes. It’s like a smokey eye, but with more substance to it, and a whole load more sparkle too. Again, keeping with the ‘rules of smokey eyes’, the lips have been left relatively neutral with this look – the eyes giving you the oomph you need. The good news is that the look is super simple – a brush of an orange-brown shade for the socket, a slick of black over the lid, and then plenty of sparkle. What’s not to love?

 

• Glamorous Gold Eye Makeup for NYE

Next, we have a gold and glam makeup idea to show you. For this, the eyes have a beautiful blend of brown eyeshadow with a sweep of gold along the upper eyelid. The look is finished off with black and gold glitter eyeliner and lashes. We love this because it is a glitzy version of the classic black eyeliner, which is perfect for NYE.

• Bold and Dramatic Makeup Idea

Next, we have a bold and dramatic makeup look. The eyes have a black and silver eyeshadow blend. There is also a pop of sparkle as well as an eyeliner flick and lashes. The look is complete with a vibrant and statement making lip color. Makeup like this for the ladies who like to stand out from the crowd.

• Stylish Glitter Eye Makeup

Navy is a stunning color to use for your makeup. This next idea is a beautiful example of how to wear it. Here we have eye makeup that uses gorgeous navy eyeshadow and there is also a sweep of glitter too. As you can see, it is stylish, glam and very statement making. It is the perfect NYE party look.

• Beautiful Eye Makeup with Subtle Glitter

If you don’t want to go all out with your makeup, then this is perfect for you. Here we have eyes that feature a beautiful blend of eyeshadow complete with a black liner flick and lashes. You would wear makeup like this for any occasion but it has been finished off with subtle glitter. This just glams it up a little for the special occasion. It is easy to wear and will suit everyone.

• Sparkly Silver Eye Makeup for Hooded Eyes

Bring the sparkle to NYE with makeup like this! This eye makeup features a shimmery silver and black cut crease complete with long lashes. It is a chic and elegant makeup look that is perfect for parties. You can recreate this by following the images below. We love this stylish look, you can wear this makeup after NYE too.

• Trendy Eyeliner Flick with Gold Glitter

This next idea is one of our favorites! The eyelid is nude with brown in the crease of the eye. There is also a brown eyeliner flick that also has a sweep of gold. It is a trendy, artistic and unique makeup idea. Eye makeup like this is great for the ladies who want to look glam but also for those who want to try something new.

• Stunning Smokey and Gold Eye Makeup

If you like to wear smokey eyes, then this is perfect for you. Here we have smokey eyes that have had an NYE makeover. For this, there is an eyeshadow blend of dark brown and black tones. On the upper eyelid, there is also gold glitter and black eyeliner too. It is a stunning makeup idea that will wow anyone at any New Year’s Eve event or party. There is a YouTube tutorial for this makeup look down below.

• Glam Eyes with Festive Red Lips

Even though Christmas is over it doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to your festive lip color. You can wear something like this! For this look, the eyes are very glam with a shimmery eyeshadow blend, black liner and lashes. The makeup is finished off with a bold, Christmassy red lip color. This is a stunning idea and it will look amazing on anyone. We love this!

• Classic Eyeliner with Sparkle for NYE

Next, we have another classic eyeliner look with a little sparkle. So, the eyes have a beautiful blend of eyeshadow in brown tones. Then there is a bold eyeliner flick. The upper lid also has a sweep of gold glitter and the look is finished off with lashes. This makeup is easy to wear and it is a subtler way to wear glitter.

• Gold Glitter and Bold Red Lips

If you are not ready to leave the festive season behind, then this is perfect for you. Carry on your Christmassy makeup into NYE by recreating this look. The eyes have a neutral cut crease with a gold glitter eyeliner flick. It is all finished off with bold red lips. This is a super glam look that can be worn for Christmas and NYE.

• Dramatic Eye Makeup for NYE

Bring some glamorous drama to NYE with eye makeup like this! Here we have a bold cut crease with a bright yellow shadow. The upper eyelid is covered in glitter and there is glitter and black liner too. Makeup like this will wow and it is a statement making party look. Pair this with a dark or nude lip color.

• Classic Black Eyeliner Flick with Subtle Glitter

This next idea is one of our favorites! It is perfect for those who are looking for a more low-key look for NYE. The eyes are nude with a black liner flick. A small amount of glitter has been added to the eyeliner for a subtle sparkle. Makeup like this is easy to wear and it allows you to celebrate the occasion without going over the top.

• Smokey Eyes with Sparkle

Next, we have another smokey eye with sparkle. This time the eyes start dark and then blend into silver glitter. The makeup look is finished off with long lashes and a rich lip color. This is an elegant and stylish idea. You could wear this makeup to a party, club or even an evening dinner, so it is versatile too.

• Edgy Smokey Black Eye Makeup

If all the glitter and sparkles are not for you, then you need to see this next idea. Here we have an edgy and dark smokey eye. Grey, brown and black tones have been used to create a stunning makeup look. This is for the ladies who want to look glam but also let our their inner rock chick too. Pair this makeup with a nude or dark red lip color.

• Brown and Gold Eye Makeup for a Winter Glow

Warm up your look with this next makeup idea. When the winter arrives, it is all about dark tones but you can change it up and give yourself a beautiful glow. The eyes use brown and gold tones complete with black eyeliner. As you can see, this color combo is beautiful, glam and it will brighten up the dark and wintry night too.

• Glam Liner and Glitter Idea

The next idea is glitzy, glam and stunning. This makeup artist has created a neutral eyeshadow blend with gold glitter and pretty eyeliner. It is a classic party look and it is perfect for any NYE event. As the colors are quite neutral, you can wear any lip color and the makeup will look amazing with any outfit too.