Glam Eye Makeup: 9 Steps for Stunning Special Occasion Look

Last Updated on August 1, 2024 by Nicole

A beautiful soft glam, all-natural look is perfect for certain occasions, such as a casual day running errands or a busy day at school or in the office that embraces your natural beauty. But when you have a special event where you need to wow, subtly just won’t do the trick, the glam eye makeup will do it.

Full Glam Makeup

Full glam makeup looks have one goal – to turn you into a drop-dead gorgeous diva, baby. It’s the perfect soft glam look for ladies who want to look like a walking, talking Instagram model wherever they go. In a word – elevated, and it mostly comes down to the eye makeup (although a flawless complexion and bright red lipstick don’t hurt, either).

If you look at soft glam makeup looks, though, you might be a little intimidated. After all, these looks are decked out. You might think this makeup style is impossible and should be reserved for a professional makeup artist.

Think again, honey – you can create this flashy style with a winged liner and eyeshadow colors, and this article tells you how to get started with the soft glam eye.

Check out the full-eye makeup tutorial below!

When to Wear Glam Eye Makeup?

When it comes to whole glam looks, the focal point is on the eyes. Your goal is to create luxurious, look-at-me eyes that are anything but natural or simple.

When should you wear these gorgeous, glammed-out eyes, though?

Glam eye makeup is reserved for the specialist of occasions. Think prom night, graduation, or a bachelorette party. Any time you want to look like you’re ready for the Red Carpet, you should reach for your glam eye makeup products.

How to Create Glam Eye Makeup:

Have an upcoming event that you need to be dressed to the nines? Then you need glam eye makeup to accompany your flashy style. Here are the simple nine steps to create glamorous eyes, babe!

Primer

Don’t even consider applying any type of eye makeup without first using a top-notch primer.

Primer is crucial to any eye makeup style, especially glamorous eyes, where you’ll be applying eyeshadow quite a lot.

Primer will do two things for your look. For one, it will ensure that your dream eyeshadow stays on through the night without smudges or fading (which can ruin your night, by the way). Secondly, it will allow your darker eyeshadow to glide onto your eyelid, creating a dramatic finish. It’s a win-win!

Define Your Brows

This makeup look is meant to be bold and powerful. Well, you won’t be either of those adjectives without some tantalizing eyebrows.

Before applying eye shadow and eyeliner, define those fluffy brows, honey. Use a brow gel to fill in sparse areas and create a seductive arch.

To help define the brow further, you can use some concealer or highlighter below the eyebrow, creating carved-out brows with more definition and a sharper angle that is truly meant to impress.

Pack the Eyeshadow onto the Eyelids

To create the glam eye makeup look with eyeshadow, you will need three shades: a lighter shade to apply to the inner crease, a transition shade for the center of your eyes, and a dark shade for the outer corner of your eye.

Once you’ve decided on your three color options, it’s time to get to work.

Start by applying the middle shade to the middle of your eyelid with a fluffy eyeshadow brush. It doesn’t have to be “perfect,” but make sure you’re applying enough so that it’s easy to see. Then, use a hefty amount of darker color on the outer corner of your eye.

Tip: Be generous with your eye shadow! It’s probably a lot darker and bolder than your “typical” makeup look, but that’s good – that’s precisely how you want your glam eye makeup to look. That said, don’t be afraid to literally “pack the eyeshadow onto the eyelids.” Being coy is not an option here.

Apply Eyeshadow onto the Lower Lash Line

For the dreamy and seductive look of glam eye makeup, you simply can’t leave your lower lash line out of the loop. After all, why should your upper eyelid be the only thing getting all of the attention?

Your next step is to apply some eyeshadow to your lower lash line with an angled eyeliner brush.

You can use the medium shade if you don’t want your look too dark. However, opting for the darkest shade (the same used on your outer corner) will have the best results, especially if you have a lighter eye color. It’s up to you!

Blend the Eyeshadow

At this point, it might look more like you have stripes than gorgeous eye makeup.

To ensure your look is picture-perfect and ready for the Grammy Awards, grab your blending brush and start blending out those harsh and definitive lines.

Yes, you want a noticeable difference between the middle of your eyelid and the outer corner, but it shouldn’t be too sharp.

Add Glitter

Can you say the word glam without the word glitter? Nott. Glam and glitter go together better than peanut butter and jelly. Naturally, you’ll want to throw some glitter on your eyelids with a fluffy brush.

You can use whatever color you’d like for the glitter.

A transparent glitter will ensure that the color of your eye makeup remains center stage. Yet, some people may want to add a splash of fun colorings, such as red or purple, on top of their dark eye makeup. This will add a significant “pop” that can’t be ignored to your chic makeup technique.

Highlight Your Inner Corners

With so much dark eye makeup on, you might feel like your eye shape has diminished in size.

Not to worry, though, because you’re about to apply some light eyeshadow to the inner corners of your eyelids, with a flat eyeshadow brush, which will open up your eyes beautifully.

Get your favorite flat eyeshadow brush, dip it into some very bright (white) eyeshadow, and apply it to the inner corner of your eyelids for that corner highlight.

Make the Wing

Glitter is a definitive element of any glam makeup look, but so is a gorgeous wing-winged eyeliner, that is!

To make your wing, you’ll need to use a top-of-the-line eyeliner. Liquid eyeliner tends to be the preferred type of eyeliner for wings as they’re soft and easy to glide onto the eyelid or the eye shape, ensuring a lush finish every time.

Start with a small line following right above your lash line. However, don’t stop at the outer corner of your eyelid. Extend the eyeliner beyond the corner. You can make your wing as short or as long as you prefer.

Apply Mascara and False Lashes

You’re almost done, hon!

The final step is to apply mascara and false lashes.

You’ll want to use very dark mascara when completing your eye makeup look. Black is the premier choice as it will add some extra volume and luxury.

After applying your mascara, you’ll need to stick on some lashes. Typically, false lashes are “optional,” but for glam eye makeup looks, they’re kind of a must. (OK, you can get by without them, but it’s not recommended.) The goal is to look fierce and fab, so don’t hesitate to wear your most outrageous and sexy falsies.

The Glam Look is Anything But Subtle – Yet Easy to do!

When it comes to glam makeup, the focal point is undeniably the eye. Thankfully, glam eye makeup isn’t too challenging. It comes down to applying dark hues, luscious lashes, and defining the brow.