Burgundy Eye Makeup Is Back, Say Celebrity Artists

E! News reports celebrity makeup artist Jenny Patinkin is explaining why burgundy eye makeup is trending again and how anyone can wear it this season.

According to E! News, shades of plum and burgundy are leading seasonal trends this year, moving from red carpets and fashion week runways into makeup vanities. The outlet frames it as a return to 2016, with eggplant brown, cherry mocha, and merlot red offering a rich alternative to lighter neutrals as the season shifts cooler. E! News notes the shade is especially flattering on darker features, since deep red-purple undertones complement brown eyes or hair and emphasize amber and gold tones. The outlet tapped longtime celebrity makeup artist Jenny Patinkin, whose clients include Rachel Brosnahan and Kristin Cavallari, to break down the trend before the holidays arrive.

Per E! News, Patinkin favors the Armani Eye Tint in Mahogany as her overall favorite, used all over the lid in a sheer application with more added at the outer corners for drama. She also recommends the L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara in Deep Burgundy, the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Bordeaux for smudging at the lash base, the Diorshow Liquid Liner in Satin Burgundy for cat eyes, and the Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Stick in Port Leather. The outlet's shopping list also includes a $5 Essence Lash Princess plum mascara, Clinique's Black Honey mascara, and Rare Beauty's Compassion eyeshadow stick.

E! News quotes Patinkin saying there are no rules: burgundy suits brunettes because it is low contrast, while on deeper skin tones a burgundy with a little metallic or shimmer finish can accentuate flecks of color in the eyes. She adds that a touch of burgundy mascara can be subtle even on very light lashes, and that burgundy can make green eyes really pop even when worn only as a liner or tightliner. The one warning, per the outlet: it can look problematic on anyone with redness around the eyes, especially the inner rims, where it can make eyes look irritated — so Patinkin suggests anti-red eye drops first.

For readers who love makeup craft, the San Antonio Report offers a behind-the-scenes angle: professional hair and makeup artist Kelly Porter, who has worked on films for nine years, built her special-effects skills after taking a job at a haunted house and later a fantasy theme park doing what she calls film-quality work for goblins and witches.