A swipe of glitter on your eyelids can instantly transform a look from day to night, and with party season fast approaching, now's the time to find your signature shimmer. Though Alexa Chung's own 'gunmetal' eyeshadow might just end that search before it even starts.
Unlike the best mascaras and best foundations, which are considered by many of us to be uncomplicated everyday essentials, eyeshadow can feel a bit more daunting - or reserved for more of an occasion. There are some formulas, though, that make applying it as easy as swiping on your favourite liquid blush. The best cream eyeshadows, for instance, and buildable liquid shimmers that can be worked onto the lid with just your finger or a fluffy brush.
