How to wear the red carpet shimmer beauty trend

The sparkly make-up trend that started on the spring/summer catwalks with diamante-lined lids and glitter eyeshadow has overflowed onto the red carpet, with celebrities choosing beautiful shimmery looks to complement their designer outfits.

It’s all about the eyes for A-listers like model Gigi Hadid, actor Michaela Coel and pop star Bebe Rexha, who have provided stunning inspiration for when you really want to get glam.

Here are three gorgeous ways to wear the metallic eye make-up trend this summer…

For this year’s Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala, Gigi Hadid wore a sheer black Givenchy gown accessorised with pearl jewellery.

The model and Next In Fashion host’s eyes were adorned with a cool-toned pearlescent shimmer, with tiny pearls placed under her lower lash line.

“I always like to use crème textures over a powder, so to keep the look fresh and dewy a liquid eyeshadow is your go-to for a seamless wash of colour,” says Celia Burton, European make-up artist for Glossier.

For a more intense shimmer, press a sparkly powder shimmer over the top with your fingertip.

“I sometimes like using a dewy-textured highlighter to do this,” Burton continues.

Glossier Haloscope in Quartz, £18

Actor, writer and Met Gala co-host Michaela Coel went all-out for the event with her jewel-encrusted Schiaparelli dress.

Her ‘gleaming goddess’ beauty look was created by make-up artist Bernicia Boateng for Pat McGrath Labs.

To complement the golden gown, Boateng chose a rich, copper-toned liquid eyeshadow applied liberally over the lids.

Pat McGrath Labs Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Xtreme Black, £27

Attending the annual Amfar gala in Cannes, pop singer Bebe Rexha went for a Noughties glam look with a choppy up-do and pale gold sparkly eyes.

“I love this look,” says make-up artist Aimee Connolly, founder of Sculpted By Aimee.

“It’s great for summer parties and festivals, and super easy to recreate as it’s so sheer and fluid.”

“Take a smaller brush and pat a slightly darker shadow into the crease at the outer edges,” says Connolly, blending the two shades together well.

“Next, take a sheer ballet slipper eyeshadow, or a shimmering champagne colour, and start patting it into the inner corner of the eyelid, and blend out into the centre of the lid.”

Blend well again then apply lots of black mascara before completing the last step.