Celebrities are ditching heavy eye-make-up on crimson carpets
A thick ring of black charcoal was once a defining feature around the eye of many a celebrity.
Heavy lashes, a two-toned eye shadow and a light contour has been a staple of make-up looks for over a decade.
But it appears the smokey eye look is dying, and A-listers are now opting for a more natural eye on the red carpet after Gen Z declared eye-shadow is ‘dated’.
At this year’s Met Gala, the likes of Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez and Sienna Miller opted for light make-up around the eye, going eyeliner free and opting for just a lick of mascara.
But could a bare look emphasise bags and wrinkles, meaning celebrities look older?
So is it a refreshing change from an overdone look?
it appears the smokey eye look is dying, and A-listers are now opting for a more natural eye on the red carpet. Pictured: Phoebe Dynevor and Gigi Hadid with light eye make-up at the Met Gala
At this year’s Met Gala , the likes of Gigi Hadid , Jennifer Lopez and Sienna Miller (pictured) opted for light make-up around the eye, going eyeliner free and opting for just a lick of mascara
Celebrity make-up artist Edy London, who runs EDY London Lashes, and boasts the likes of Rita Ora, Lily Allen and Ellie Goulding as clients, told FEMAIL the look can work well if done correctly.
‘My favourite look has finally came back into fashion,’ she said.
‘Ditching eyeliner is the way forward for youthful looking eye.
‘You can frame your eye focusing on naturally enhancing your eyeshape with subtly darkening eyelashes and adding a gentle curl, for example with natural looking eyelash extensions. Good eyelashes will help open up the eyes and look more lifted.
‘Drawing eyeliner can make eye appear smaller, especially drawing thick line. A hooded eye can appear even more hooded with eyeliner – especially in mature women.
‘I have noticed women recently are willing to expose their natural skin and freckles which I think is fantastic!
‘Bare skin, or just a light coverage will make skin appear look younger. Instead of caking up thick foundation, concentrating on the blusher in the apple or the cheek and highlighter will help to lift the face a little. Of course, it needs to be the right shade of pink for each individual.
Celebrity make-up artist Edy London , who runs EDY London Lashes , and boasts the likes of Rita Ora, Lily Allen and Ellie Goulding as clients, told FEMAIL the look can work well if done correctly.Anya Taylor-Joy is pictured at the Furiosa photocall without a smokey eye
Both Brie Larson (left) and Elle Fanning (right) opted for low-key eye make-up at the recent Met Gala
‘The right brow also massively contribute to overall rejuvenated appearance, the right arch can help lift the eye and stand out.
‘Picking right shades of lipstick in bold colours that complement natural undertones plays an important role in youthful looking skin.
‘Pink, Red , coral shades enhance the natural warmth of your skin. The contrast in colours will make the wearer skin appear look younger,’.
Tricia Cusden, makeup expert and founder of Look Fabulous Forever added: ‘We have seen the ‘smokey eye’ look become somewhat less popular over the past few years, especially with celebrities like Pamela Anderson favouring a bare face or ‘light makeup’ look like she had at the met gala.
‘The thing with a smoky eye, especially on older skin, if not done right it can make you look older that you are and accentuate certain features.
‘For example, using shimmer or glittery eyeshadows can settle into the lines around the eyes and can draw more attention to that area – whereas matte eye shades flatter older eyes as they cover creases rather than draw attention to them.
‘I often think people assume because it’s a ‘smoky’ eye you have to go super black or super dark but a more subtle smokey eye can work really well regardless of your age.
‘My top tip for pulling off this look would be to always use a primer and a good blending brush – a primer will ensure that your colour lasts longer and doesn’t migrate into fine lines and a good brush is key to blending the colours evenly.’
Jennifer Lopez is another celebrity that’s opted for a lighter eye make-up look at the Met Gala
Jessica Biel also ditched dark eye make-up for a a pink and orange look
Pamela Anderson ditched her make-up last year and now often appears make-up free
Celebrities have recently opted for more natural looks both on the red carpet and out and about.
Alicia Keys famously stopped wearing make-up in 2016, while Pamela Anderson ditched her make-up last year.
Star have also opted for a more relaxed look on the red carpet, little black dresses are being replaced with a more daring sheer black dress on the red carpet this season.
A-listers and homegrown stars have all opted for the look, from Kendall Jenner to Katy Perry and Ice Spice.
The look – more festival fashion than classic red carpet – often sees stars baring their underwear in a see through dress.
In April, Sheridan Smith turned heads at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.
The actress, 42, whose musical Opening Night was recently cancelled two months early, wore a sheer black dress by Rebecca Vallance as she posed outside the famous concert hall.
Her dress reached right down to the ground and was adorned with shimmering rhinestones.
She wore a pair of black heels to add a few inches to her stature and accessorised with a glamorous costume necklace and earrings for the evening.
Stage and screen star Sheridan stopped to greet fans and have her picture taken with them on arrival.
She carried a mirrored silver clutch purse shaped like a pair of lips with her.
Meanwhile, Katy Perry left little to the imagination as she hit the red carpet at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The pop star, 39, looked ready for Coachella as she put on a very daring display in a sparkly fishnet dress, which left her black underwear on full display and allowed a glimpse of her incredible figure.
The sides of the sultry black number were left completely open and only secured with red velvet ribbons, showing off her long legs.
Katy could not resist spinning around on the carpet while posing up a storm, to show off her revealing outfit from all angles.
The singer boosted her height with a pair of heeled black knee-high boots and added a pair of futuristic sunglasses.