Metallic Mascara Is the Unexpected Beauty Product You Need for the Holidays

With Halloween mere hours away and the festive holiday season following not far behind, many of us beauty lovers are filled with thoughts of what to wear and how to glam for our dozens of holiday parties on the horizon. This week, I discovered—thanks to TikTok—what might be the most unexpected yet fitting beauty product for the holiday season: metallic mascara.

Color mascara has been having a moment for some time now, whether it be bold shades like blue and pink or more subtle options like brown and burgundy. When I saw a user swatching on gold mascara on my for you page, I was in awe. As it turns out, metallic mascaras like silver and gold mascara are making a name for themselves. Whether you need a silver shade for a last-minute ice queen Halloween costume or gold for New Year’s, metallic mascara is a holiday season must.

5 Metallic Mascaras to Try Now

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Rabanne Glitter Famous Topcoat Mascara ($25)

Described by the brand as a “lash glitterizer top coat mascara,” Rabanne’s Glitter Famous Topcoat Mascara can be layered on top of a color mascara (pick your poison) or on its own for an eye-catching, shimmery look.

• BUY ON RABANNE – $25
• BUY ON ULTA – $25

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SWEETSHION Glitter Mascara ($3)

Waterproof, long-lasting, sweatproof, natural and shiny, this affordable glitter mascara layers over regular mascara without clumping, and ensures that no specks fall into your eyes regardless of where the night takes you.

• BUY NOW – $3

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Addiction Tokyo The Mascara Color Nuance in Dark Mustard ($28)

If you’re interested in experimenting with color mascara in any shade, Addiction Tokyo’s Mascara is the perfect product. It’s available in 14 gorgeous shades, including Dark Mustard which functions as a subtle, gold accent.

• BUY NOW – $28

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Focallure Star Drifter Glitter Mascara ($12)

When it comes to glitter mascara, Focallure’s Star Drifter is somewhat of a gold standard, no pun intended. The ultra-glittery mascara comes in silver and gold shades as well as sparkling pinks, greens and blues, too.

• BUY NOW – $12

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Maydear Gold Mascara ($10)

For any color mascara lovers out there, Maydear is another brand offering a wide array of mascara shades including gold and silver for all your festive party needs.

• BUY NOW – $10

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Questionbeauty Sunlit Treasure Mascara ($18)

:This glittering shade captures the essence of sunlight glinting off precious gems, perfect for enhancing your eye makeup with a touch of opulent sparkle,” the brand writes on their gold mascara, “Apply Sunlit Treasure over your favorite mascara for a brilliant, high-impact finish or use it alone for a subtle, glamorous glow.”

• BUY NOW – $18