Tired of wearing the same old safe-for-work nude shadows day in and day out? Us too. Sure, the basics have their place, but every once in a while it’s fun to branch out and try something new and fabulous. We’re not saying these are all office-appropriate, but for a night out? Sign us up!
So it’s time to dress up your eyes with these show-stopping dramatic eye makeup looks. Get ready for some serious makeup inspiration.

When worn with flawless, natural skin and bare lips, white shadow and black liquid liner read retro and glamorous without looking like a throwback.
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Don't be afraid to use a fine-tipped liquid liner to sketch small "ticks" on your lower lash line. It instantly makes eyes look bigger and incorporates a Twiggy vibe into your look.
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You can wear your liquid liner as you normally do, or you can extend the line past the inner corners of eyes for an interesting modern take.
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A coal black eye looks gorgeous with dewy highlighted cheekbones.
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Here's one great way to wear metallics: Blend silver into gold for a stunning "mixed metals" effect.
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Dramatic eye makeup needn't require more than your regular black liner and mascara. Just lay it on thick, and really coat the lashes for that spidery look.
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A royal blue cat eye is the only makeup you need for a super-fresh look that works all year round. Just add groomed brows and go.
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A quintessential sexy smoky eye is even more sultry with thick liner on the lower lash line.
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Colorful shadow or liner, like this vibrant lavender, looks so good with radiant skin and natural lips.
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Work layers of a metallic taupe shadow into a darker matte shade for depth.
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Take a classic cat eye to new heights with an extreme wing and bold brows.
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Another gorgeous take on the cat eye: Line the outer half of the lower lid and extend it up and out to meet the top wing.
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A well-blended black and gold eye looks positively regal.
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Offset a shimmery white shadow with a grey matte shade in the crease for a look that's ethereal but not too precious.
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You can never go wrong with a gorgeous set of full, fluttery lashes and a well-highlighted face.
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