Icicle Eye Shadow Is the Prettiest Holiday Makeup Trend You Need to Try

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is about as original as florals for spring, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be stunning. Case in point: the icicle eye-shadow looks that have been sweeping our social channels and seen on celebrities like , , and more.Glitz is firmly on the agenda for December, but if you’re more of a low-key babe, icicle might be more your speed.

Here’s everything to know about the look.Unsurprisingly the trend takes its name from glacial icicles, particularly when they catch the light and glimmer.

But what makes icicle eye shadow different from your regular is that it feels much more subtle. It’s a wash of sparkle and has a sheer—or even wet-look–quality to it that glazes eyelids without going OTT.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The sheerer finish feels more casual, cool, effortless and, crucially, wearable, particularly if you want to nod to a party look without burying your lids in glitter.We’ve seen icicle eye shadow interpreted in loads of different ways, with different shades pulling through.

The beauty of icicles is that they refract and reflect the light around them, so they can read more lilac-y or pink, or a little more blue or green.