By Yap Jin Wen from THREAD PH

These days, wearing a face mask has become mandatory that most people don’t even bother putting on makeup. What’s the point when nobody’s going to recognize the shade of lipstick you’re wearing or the blush you brushed on? Well, it’s true to a certain point but some occasions do call for more presentable looks. Even with face masks on, bring attention to features that are visible with playful eye makeups. Forget everything the beauty gurus said about minimalism, when everybody looks the same — you need drama to stand out.

60s Calling

The 60s never left. The era of change has always been welcomed in the beauty scene, thanks to their emphasis on loud, hippie makeup looks. Given the circumstances we’re in, Twiggy’s revamped Bambi-eye makeup is exactly what we need. Two slashes of bright liner adorning the crease of the eyes while big chunks of glitter suffusing the lids. If that doesn’t grab your attention, nothing else will.

Spread Your Wings

For those struggling to go all out with colour, dial it down with just graphic lines. It’s contemporary, clean and chic. Apparently, it’s really easy to nail down too. All you need to do is draw your usual cat wing but without the full outline and filling. Then, finish it off with a short stroke on the inner corner of your eyes for an enlarging effect. You can use a good eye liner like collections from NYX makeup.

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Lash It Out

Worried that you might clash makeup looks with someone else? Walk the extra mile with over-the-top glitter eyelashes. It’s a bit too much for a casual drop by at the supermarket but for presentations and dinners — this will take onlookers’ breath away.

Up And Down

Flip the script. Who says eye makeup looks must be symmetrical? Play your features up with extra-long eyelashes and two-tone eye makeup. Try experimenting with shimmery colours — a different colour for top and bottom. Don’t worry about going overboard, with face masks granting us anonymity, it’s the only chance we get to trial-and-error.

On Pastel Cloud

When you have a palette of pastels and don’t know how to match, time to channel your inner Alice in the wonderland personality by plopping a few bright hues onto your lids. Doesn’t matter if they don’t come from the same family palette, as long as they’re of the same colour tone — together they can create cohesion.

Up for trying these looks? Get all the tools and palettes you need at ZALORA Malaysia!