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If you’re a fan of super-shiny lips and glittery eyeshadows that capture the light, the disco glam trend is for you.
This trend has been showing up everywhere from music videos and movies to red carpets and at music festivals — it’s even transcended from a nighttime trend to an around-the-clock option. Celebrity makeup artist Hannah Jaclyn created a stunning disco glam looks on Miley Cyrus in the past, similar to the one seen in her new “Something Beautiful” music video. We spoke with different makeup artists to find out how to create this look so you can try out the trend for yourself.
How to Create a Disco Lip Look
To create a more sheer but glitter-heavy look, Jaclyn starts with a lip oil that helped smooth the lips so that the base was hydrated and devoid of any flakiness or texture. From there, she uses Jouer’s lip topper, which is super shiny and incredibly long-lasting.
If you want even more depth and shine, Urban Decay’s head of global artistry Steve Kassajikian explains how to use eyeshadow on the lips. While it may seem odd, he suggests starting by setting your lips with a translucent setting powder before applying your favorite lipstick. “Then take a loose or pressed glitter eyeshadow and press it against the lips with your finger and finish it off with a gloss,” Kassajikian told Billboard. “For depth, you can line the lips as well to give the glitter a bit of dimension.”
Kassajikian notes that liquid lipsticks are often known for their long-lasting qualities, so they may be the best option for music festivals when you need real staying-power. Here are the products recommended by Jaclyn and Kassajikian.
Jouer Long Wear Lip Topper
Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Lip Pencil
Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Glittery Eyeshadow
How to Create a Disco Eye Look
Both Jaclyn and Kassajikian suggest applying a base layer to the lid, either a cream or liquid eyeshadow or a primer intended specifically for the lids. This not only helps the glitter pop, but it will help the shadows really stick and prevent fallouts. “You can also use a powder glitter first and then use a liquid glitter on top with a fluffy eyeshadow brush,” says Kassajikian.
From there, press powder shadows into the lid with your fingertip or a dense flat brush. If you’re partial to a brush, Kassajikian suggests spraying it with a setting spray before dipping it in the shadow. To further prevent fallouts, apply a layer of translucent setting powder under the eyes so that any glittery particles can be swept away with a brush. Kassajikian also notes that liquid eyeshadow formulas can be easier to use and more long-lasting. Here are product recommendations from both artists.
Jouer Cosmetics Crème Eyeshadow Stick
Jouer Paris Lights Eye Paints
Urban Decay 24/7 Glaze-On Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
