chot and intense, red is a perfect color for eye make-up. Strong, decisive, not obvious, this nuance has a great impact and puts the eye in the foreground. Democratic because it gives to all, it is a tone that must however be well calibrated and it’s best if applied with the classic smoky eyes technique.
Eye make-up, red is the trend of the moment
For spring, pink becomes more intense reaching scarlet nuances. From crimson to oxblood, through brick and Viva Magenta 18-750, color of the year for Pantone, in the spring 2023 all shades of red are allowed.
The first to anticipate the trend was Kristen Stewart in 2017 on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival: her make-up was focused on an intense red eye make-up. A strong and decisive choice by the American actress to whom she has remained faithful over time; not surprisingly, she also reinterpreted it last February at the opening of the Berlinale 2023 when she chose a red eyeshadow that highlighted the green irisesgiving a glam-rock touch to the look.
Red eye makeup trend, from Emily Ratajkowski to Kristen Stewart to Emilia Clarke (Getty Images)
But if Kristen Stewart is fond of this shade, over time there are many celebs who have discovered red for eye make-up, from Emily Ratajkowski to Emilia Clarke up to Chiara Ferragni.
Last but not least, the new SS 2023 make-up collection by Chanelwhich elects him as the protagonist on eyes and lips, thanks to the Palette Exclusive creation Les 4 Rouges Yeux et Joues n. 958 Character multipurpose for eyes and cheeks, with four warm versatile powders from crimson to rust, plus lipsticks Rouge Allure Velvet in a whole family of reds and even mascara Noir Allurenow available in the new nuance grenade.
The Chanel makeup SS 2023 campaign (photo courtesy Chanel)
How to choose the right shade of red
But how do you choose the right shade? Based on both the epidermis and the color of the irises.
For the lighter complexions nuances tending towardsorange, brick and rust. Darker reds, such as vermilion and oxblood, and shades with hints of purple are perfect for dark skins. While if the complexion has a medium color then the classic pure red is ideal.
When choosing, you must also pay attention to the irises. Usually on blue eyes the red nuances with purplish tips stand out very much while on those greens the colors with hints of orange inside. The latter are also very suitable for Brown eyes as well as pure red.
How to apply red on the eyes
Tonality mistakenly considered difficult, the secret of red eyeshadow is not to overdo it. For the day just tap it lightly in the center of the eyelid upper cabinet.
For an evening look, on the other hand, the red eyeshadow is mainly blended on the mobile eyelid, then delimiting it with a thin line of black kajal or anthracite eye pencil and a coat of mascara.
Four mistakes to avoid with red eyeshadow
1. Watch out for dark circles
Red eyeshadows are not recommended for those with dark circles and very fair skin. In fact, these nuances tend to highlight the bluish blemish and create a “vampire” contrast that should be avoided.
2. The importance of the foundation
Before applying the eyeshadow, it is essential apply a concealer both on the eyelids and around the eyes, so as to camouflage if necessary. You can also apply a primer that helps smooth the skin and ensure greater adherence of the powders on the eyelids.
3. No to complex make-up
Red eyeshadow is a high-impact shade in itself, that’s why it is better to avoid an overly complex make-up and focus on the classic smoky eyes. The shaded effect is in fact perfect for this color.
4. Red, the absolute protagonist
Red deserves to be the absolute protagonist of make-up. Better to put scarlet and pink lipsticks aside and choose nudes or, for a bold choice, opt for a dark nuance such as black or cranberry in opaque versions.
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