Channel your inner mermaid and recreate this mermaid eyeshadow look (+ 7 other looks)

If you're like a lot of women, makeup gives you the freedom to express yourself in an ever-changing light. While a "work appropriate" look may keep you from experimenting on your boss's dime, that doesn't mean that you have to feel restrained when it comes to evenings and weekends.
With all the colors in your makeup case, you're bound to have the perfect combination for one of these eye-catching looks. And thanks to these step-by-step tutorials, you'll have a new outlook in no time.
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1. Holiday sparkling eye
The holidays are just around the corner, which means all that glitters is glam. This look requires more time than others, but the payoff is amazing. Just be sure to use a quality adhesive (aka glitter glue) to ensure your sparkles stay off your shoulders.
2. Dramatic nude
Wanna amp up the volume on your daytime nude look? Then grab your favorite metallic bronze and deepen your crease and under eye area for a nude that's anything but boring. Glitter is optional. Get the full tutorial here.
3. Romantic pink shimmer
Even if you're not a fan of pink, you have to admit that this romantic look has both style and sex appeal. Just follow the color-coded tips to achieve a sultry yet subtle shimmering eye. Get the full tutorial here.
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4. Halo eye
Bringing the light to the center of your eye entails subtle shading that grows ever darker at the tear duct and outer corner. This technique gives the appearance of a rounder eye and looks lovely in a variety of hues. Get the full tutorial here.
5. Classic cat eye
Winged liner got'cha down? Creating the perfect cat eye requires patience and practice, so take it slow. No one gets it right in one stroke, so aim to create a sequence of dashes or dots, then connect them and fill in the blanks. Meow!
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6. Metallic mermaid eye
Just because you weren't born with shimmering scales doesn't mean that you can't don the enticing look of these surreal sea creatures. Get the full tutorial here.
7. Sunset eye
If you're struggling for inspiration, Mother Nature will never let you down. We're all drawn to a gorgeous sunset, and this dreamy combination of orange, violet, blue, and white captures those sundown hues in perfect harmony. Get the full tutorial here.
8. Glossy eye
This one's not for the faint of heart, but it's most definitely a showstopper. While many glossy eye tutorials tell you to use lip gloss, follow the general rule about keeping eye products on eyes, lip products on lips, and invest in a glossy topper that won't pain your peepers.
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