Seasonality is hard to come by. Tropical weather year-round does nothing to note the passage of time, making Autumn feel no different to Spring or Summer. That’s why seasonal holidays and celebrations are important. They give us a subtle nod to the wheel turning and—in the beauty world—signify a shift between colour palettes, trends, and new things to try.
This Mid-Autumn (中秋), as you choose the year’s best mooncakes and keep an eye on the heavens for Jade Rabbit, why not draw inspiration from the Moon Goddess herself? Chang’e may still be up there waiting for her husband, Hou Yi, but you can bet your last mooncake that if his wife-turned-Goddess was still on Earth, she’d be serving shimmery, celestial looks to turn heads this season.
Subtle shimmers are a low-impact way to elevate your everyday look, or you can go full glam with a nighttime eye that’s new profile picture worthy. And as we approach the end of the year—both solar and lunar—shimmers are a great investment to add a pop of star—or moon—quality throughout the festive seasons. So why not start now?
Urban Decay’s Moondust Glitter Eyeshadow
With a name the Moon Goddess wouldn’t be able to resist, these single-pan shimmers are a great entry to sparkle and can top any shadow or be used on their own to upgrade any eye look.
Bobbi Brown’s Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick
A long-wear option in a myriad of colours, these sticks will see you through a full day of family mooncake gifting, or a full night of Autumnal antics —from date night to late night.
Natasha Denona’s Xenon Eyeshadow Palette
If you want to commit to full celestial chíc, the cool-toned colour story in this Natasha Denona palette has everything. From mattes to blendable shades, each individual shade pairs perfectly with the shimmers.
Patrick Ta’s Major Dimension Eyeshadow Duo
Setting aside the #BeautyTok launch controversy, these eyeshadow duos from Patrick Ta are great for popping in your purse to shimmer up your look on the go. All five colourways are buildable, so you can choose your pigment payoff depending on your day.
Chang’e would undoubtedly approve of any and all shimmer additions to your makeup kit, but if you’re seeking some celestial inspiration this Autumn, try the Netflix Original Movie, Over the Moon. It’s a family-friendly flick where a young girl named Fei Fei travels to the moon to meet Chang’e, with tonnes of tradition and some interesting updates on the historic tale. If fashion is more your thing, Chang’e’s animated outfits are designed by Chinese haute couturier Guo Pei, so there’s something for everyone.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival. Make Chang’e proud.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Singapore.
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