When it comes to Instagram, we’re learning that just about any trend can happen in the Instasphere. It’s a magical place, where creativity comes alive and we showcase to, and share with, other lovers of the unique. The latest make-up craze taking Instagram by storm bears no exception to the rule. It’s aptly titled “mermaid eyeliner” and can be seen under such hashtags as #mermaideyes and #mermaidmakeup.
The colours of these mythological creatures have been inspiring eye make-up trends for quite some time. However, this new wave of Instagrammable beauty holds a slight difference. The trend of the moment is, in fact, to use liners to recreate an actual fishtail onto the eye, as a feature of the eyeliner.
Some of these hardcore make-up addicts have taken extreme measures to pay tribute to the mermaid. With a base of turquoise and deep, electric blues, the tail is created using a bold, purple liquid liner. Blending is key, to create this look, as the palette of colours is so strong. With a flash of bright silver at the inner eye, the artist brings to life the mythical vibe of the look.
Some of the mermaid-inspired make up looks use glitter, sequins and even rhinestones, to add a finishing magic touch. Sticking to one colour palette, this look uses turquoises and blues to allow for the thick, black liner to take centre stage, with a flick of a mermaid tail at the tip.
Without drawing the full mermaid tail, this artist managed to recreate the trend using a stunning liquid eyeliner which appears almost like foil, over the blended purple shadows. A sweep of glitter under the eye really brings the whole look together.
If you want to go all out with the mermaid look, this liner look is absolutely perfect. The fishnet detailing on the brow, intersparsed with rhinestones and sparkling cerulean eyeshadow, complete with a beautiful fishtail, really brings this look to life. And the sprinkling of glitter underneath the bottom lid makes for a magical touch.
Remember that book about the rainbow fish from your childhood? Well, this eyeliner look takes the beauty of rainbow fish and multiplies it by ten. Complete with glittering silvery fishtail and a myriad of tonal colour, this look is ideal for those looking to impress. And that purple is just to die for!
One of our absolute favourite interpretations of mermaid eyeliner trends, this look brings together glittery sequins with shimmering eyeshadow in a palette of aquas. Pair with extra long, thick lashes for a look that’s dreamy and will have you longing to swim under the sea.
To give you a hand in recreating the look yourself, we’ve picked out just some the palettes and liners available that hold the right hues for mermaid perfection, always sticking to bright colour; purples, pinks, greens and turquoise.
Although, it just wouldn’t be quite right to apply all this mermaid beauty to your face without a very special and appropriate brush kit. With pink to blue to pink ombre brushes and fishtail tips, this brush set is everything we could wish for and more.
Over to you – what do you make of the new mermaid eyeliner trend? Share your thoughts with us in the comments on Facebook and Twitter.
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