Chrome Makeup Is the Coolest Way to Wear Metallics for Spring 2023
glamour.comthis year—from to —and it looks like the trend won't be going anywhere any time soon. In fact, you're about to see a whole lot more of it.
Our , but now chrome is creeping its way into our makeup routines—.Sure, there has always been a place for metallic makeup, but this spring, it's proving to be more popular than ever with foil effect eye shadows, shade shifting highlighters, and dimensional lip toppers.
According to makeup artist and founder , our obsession with chrome ties back to our love for nostalgia. “Chrome is having a moment as the current obsession with Y2K just won’t stop,” says Lobell. “People like make up that gives a real wow factor and chrome make up sure does that.” In addition to chrome makeup being eye-catching and an homage to makeup from the early aughts, makeup artist and founder of says that “adding chrome details to your makeup is such an easy way to change up your style.” And it doesn't have to be all about over-the-top, show-stopping makeup that may be best reserved for festival goers. "Although a lot of the looks you see on social media can be pretty bold, there are ways to introduce chrome to your makeup bag for every style of makeup wearer,” says Genevieve.
Another bonus: chrome makeup doesn't have to be perfect. If you're headed to an outdoor concert and can't be bothered with touch-ups, glitter is the way to go.
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