The secret to bright and beautiful eyes
Polly actually used a nifty beauty trick by running a silver shade of eyeliner near the lash line to brighten and accentuate Olivia’s eyes. “To make the eyes pop, I used Lancôme's Le Crayon Miracle", told Osmond. "It helps to remove any red along the water line."
The silver cancel any redness around the rim of the eye which is often associated with being tired or run down, the blue undertone in the silver shade will compliment the white of the eye, making it look brighter and clearer, resulting in a very polished and wide-awake look.
The silver trick can also be a subtle and easy way of tipping your hat towards the metallic trend that comes around every Christmas, without the danger of feeling too overdone. Just swipe across the waterline à la Olivia, swish across the upper lash line to add festive sparkle or add a cat-eye flick to elongate the eye for more drama.
Here is our pick of the best silver eyeliners out there...
Lancôme Le Crayon Miracle in Lumière Défatigante, £18.50
The actual liner that was used on Olivia by makeup artist Polly Osmond has sold-out a number of times, keep your eyes peeled and you should be able to get your hands on it in time for the party season.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Cuff £16
If you experience watery eyes and line seems to smudge easily, this one from Urban Decay will defy the odds to stay put all night long. It will glide on easily then set until it won’t budge.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Glam Glitter Gel Eye Crayon in Iced 27, £20
This gel crayon from Marc Jacobs is a whiter shade of silver for real bright-eyes, perfect for those with fair skin, this waterproof formula will make you look wide awake and reduce redness with one swoosh.
Glossier Colorslide Technogel Eye Pencil in Sparkle Shark, £13
This year, Glossier released their Play collection, a more vibrant and colourful selection of beauty goodies and their liners didn’t disappoint. The Colorslide eye pencils come in a wide range of colours but this particular shade is perfect for tanned to black skin tones. The pigment really stands out as a bright silver without looking too ashy or brown.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner in Alloy, £14.50
If a winged-eye is more your style, you can still indulge in the metallic trend. The Stay All Day formula from Stila does exactly what it says on the tin, long-lasting pigment that applies with the smoothness of a liquid. Ensure you apply between the lashes to avoid any skin-coloured gaps.
