Butterfly Eyeshadow Looks That Set Our Hearts Aflutter

August 17, 2021

By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Butterfly-inspired shadow and liner combine two of our favorite trends: bold, colorful eyeshadows and Y2K-inspired makeup, neither of which we plan to abandon in the fall. You can rock butterfly eyes whether you have a super steady hand and can draw on hyper-realistic winged eyeliner or you prefer a more abstract-looking creature on your lids. Keep reading for the eyeshadow looks that give us butterflies.

Butterfly Glam

This look gives us major throwback vibes to the bejeweled butterfly tops that reigned supreme in the ’90s and are having a major comeback now. The glitter in the inner corners adds an extra special twinkling touch.

Black and White Butterfly

We don’t know a butterfly that looks like this in nature, but if such a critter did exist, it would be the chicest insect in the ecosystem.

Minimalist Butterfly

We love the contrast between content creator Martha Lyn’s lavender shadow and tangerine rhinestones here. The eyeshadow down the bridge of her nose gives a cool editorial spin.

Realistic Butterfly Eyeliner

You don’t need a ton of products to create a stunning butterfly eyeliner look. For intricate detail work like this, we recommend the NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Long Lasting Matte Liquid Eyeliner in Black and White.

Rainbow Butterfly

Follow along with this tutorial to go from zero to cool-toned butterfly glam. The Uoma Beauty Black Magic Coming 2 America: Eyeshadow Queen to Be palette has all the pinks, purples and blues you need to make your look pop.

Photo: @sandrahnime