The makeup side of social media has been booming with creativity lately, but this newest trend has taken things to the next level. Makeup artists have been digging into their crafts drawer to find whatever they can to create some wacky and wonderful looks. From using wire, gems or even hot glue guns, you’re about to see just how imaginative our favourite MUAs can get.
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Here are the three types of 3D makeup looks you can try out, along with some inspo to get you started.
Hot Glue Gun Method
This method went viral after Instagram MUA, Vanessa (@cutcreaser), posted a video trying to create a makeup look with a hot glue gun. Before you freak out, we can assure this method is 100% safe. She started by using the glue gun to create patterns on a stainless steel surface, waited for the patterns to dry and then applied her chosen eyeshadows onto the dried-out glue. She then stuck the freestyle patterns onto her eyelids for a uniquely stunning look.
@dom.skii quickly grabbed himself a glue gun and some chrome powder after seeing Vanessa’s video and took to Instagram to share his take on the look. After a quick test run with the glue gun, he blended on some black eyeshadow and topped it off with the silver chrome glue pieces he made.
Jen Seren (@jennseren on TikTok) made some sparkly silver wave patterns with the glue gun in a video she posted on TikTok. She stuck the eccentric patterns all around her eyes with completely transformed her already stunning makeup look.
Greta Mikki (@greta.mikki on Instagram) made a gorgeous molten metal look using this method. Paired with her matching contacts and blinding highlighter, the silver glue drops made for an ethereal appearance. We know she’s got you sprinting to your local department stores to get yourselves some hot glue guns to recreate this.
@lenkalul on TikTok also hopped onto this trend with a bold teal look. The cherry on top is the matching inner corner eyeshadow that gives this look an other-worldly glow.
For this trend, all you really need is a glue gun and some of your favourite eyeshadows. So, here are our top product recommendations for any daring makeup lovers aching to try this out:
3D Effects and Illusions
This one’s for all the artists out there because it’s a lot more challenging than using a glue gun. Rather than actually using 3D objects to create a 3D look, some beauty gurus have taken this trend their own way and created some spectacular illusions with makeup alone. Luca Luce (@lucaluceart on Instagram) is one of the first artists that come to mind when talking about illusion makeup, as he’s created some of the most mind-blowing looks on the internet.
Mimi Choi is another great artist who’s created some dazzling, unreal illusions on her face. She managed to paint a super-realistic pink snake onto her face, making it look like it was coming out of her mouth. There aren’t too many people who can pull off such a spine-chilling look.
Stella Chiara also contributed to this trend, but did it in their very own way, using white liner and dark eyeshadow to create dimension on the patterns running across their face.
Victoria Lyn (@victorialyn on TikTok) gave us a Halloween-themed spider look that was a bit too realistic to not scare us.
With how versatile this trend is, there’s a multitude of products you can use, but a good starting point is a great contour palette and a gigantic eyeshadow palette.
DIY Crafts
This last method includes being a bit more creative and using small crafts items to create some DIY glam looks. Yet again, Stella Chiara gave us another incredible look, but this time, they used metal wire to create a spooky, edgy barbed wire look.
This look by Lisa Kondrevich (@lisa.kondrevich on TikTok) might require a quick trip to your local craft store, but we promise it’s worth it. Using wire and nail polish, Kondrevich managed to hand-make an ethereal, floral eye makeup look.
Noa Sol Matan (@noasol_matan on TikTok) showed her followers a few looks she created using face gems. These gems can come in super handy for any makeup look, however bold you’re feeling.
Words by Ayushi Nathwani
Header Graphics by Magdalen Manning
