How To Use Gold Leaf To Glam Up Any Eye Look

For this eye makeup, you'll need the key ingredient — gold leaf — imitation gold leaf, of course. Real gold is not in the budget for a one-day beauty feature. You can get gold leaf foil at the craft store or on Amazon. Professional makeup artist Alexandra Anele starts her gold leaf eyeshadow with a glitter primer. A glitter eye primer is tackier than a regular primer. You'll need that grip to help the gold leaf last all day.

A warning, gold leaf is messy. However, it is less messy than glitter. (Have you ever tried cleaning up glitter? It is a nightmare.) You'll want to use a tweezer or silicon brush instead of your fingers to apply the gold foil. The leaf can transfer onto your fingertips, but if you're going to use your digits, make sure they are dry. Simply press the gold flakes onto your eyelid; it will do all the work for you. The goal is to fill in your eyelids like a mosaic.

After placing your golden flakes, you can outline the border with eyeshadow or eyeliner to make it pop. A black or brown shade will highlight the color, or you can go for a vibrant hue to up the drama. But completely covering your eyelids in gold isn't the only way to use this leaf.