Under any circumstance, New Year’s Eve is the time for an extra helping of glitz, glamour, and fun. There’s a dramatic sparkly eye, a classic lip, and liner that spans the entire rainbow. The sky’s the limit when it comes to creating standout looks you’re sure to love as you count down to midnight.
All that said, not all shades show up well on darker complexions. Sound familiar? Don’t stress—we’ve got you covered. Below, find all the best and brightest New Year’s Eve makeup looks for dark skin.
Disco Diva
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Rainbow-colored shadow is everything on dark skin, and this look proves it. To re-create this look, try Glamlite’s Paint Pro Palette ($38). We welcome all human Starbursts in this house.
Toasted Champagne Shadow
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Who doesn’t vibe with a luminous, iridescent shadow? A blend of chocolate and iridescent blue really does things to me. MAC’s Pigment Eyeshadow in Blue Brown ($12) will help you create this effect to a T.
Glitter Lips
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TBH, everyone will be green with envy over this look. It’s just the right shade of emerald for tan or dark skin when paired with a subtle yellow. If you love some false lashes, pop them on to execute this look in its glorious entirety.
Smoky Rose
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No base necessary when you have a fire hue like this gold. Get this uncomplicated look by applying Rimmel London’s Wonder Swipe 2-in-1 Liner to Shadow ($5) in Instafamous. For extra flair, pair it with a lip gloss.
Purple Haze
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Neutrals always look best when paired with any form of glitter shadow. Start with Dose of Colors’ Pretty Cool Palette ($32) for a smoky, subtle base. Top with any flashy pigment of your choice (gold or champagne look stunning) for spellbinding, New Year’s Eve makeup-ready eyes.
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