Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
My Imperfect Life
My Imperfect Life
Naomi Jamieson

Sheer eyeshadow is *everywhere* right now—here's how to rock the barely-there look without looking too whimsical

Emma Chamberlain pictured wearing a sheet pink floral top and sheer eyeshadow, with black eyeliner at the Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Chateau de Chantilly on July 05, 2023 in Chantilly, France/ in a purple template

As sheer dresses continue to live rent-free in both our hearts and capsule wardrobes, the gossamer vibe is also spreading to our beauty routines, with sheer eyeshadow becoming our latest, barely-three obsession.

Now, we know what you're thinking—surely to achieve 'sheer eyeshadow', you just don't wear it? That is definitely one way to look at it, but no, we're talking about a veil of smokey color, swept over the lid, giving the impression that it's thin—mesh-like—or a sheer glitter eyeshadow, that just adds a sheen of sparkle, but no color. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.