Beauty Beauty Products & Tools 8 Easy Ways to Add Gold to Your Beauty Routine By Erin Lukas Erin Lukas Instagram Twitter Erin is a Brooklyn-based beauty editor and has been with InStyle since 2016. She's written for NYLON, Teen Vogue, Into The Gloss, FASHION Magazine, and more. She graduated with an Honors B.A. in Creative Writing and English Literature from University of Windsor, Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing from Centennial College, and A.A.S in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Fashion Institute of Technology. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on November 18, 2015 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Gold is having a major beauty moment. From metallic-lined lids on the runway at Zac Posen's Fall/Winter 2015 show, to makeup artist Pat McGrath's recent sold-out limited edition Gold 001 Pigment that she also used to create the heavy-metal lips on Prada's Spring/Summer 2016 models, all signs are pointing to now as no better time to go for the gold. The key to wearing aurous makeup is remembering that subtle shimmer is how you'll strike gold—and not look overdone. We've rounded up eight easy and elegant ways ways to add luster to your beauty routine. 01 of 09 Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Sheer Shine Gloss Courtesy Layer Dolce & Gabbana's sheer, iridescent gloss ($32; nordstrom.com) over pink and red lipsticks with warm undertones to add an extra dose of glamour to a party-ready beauty look. 02 of 09 Guerlain L'Or Pure Radiance Face Primer Courtesy The answer to dull, cold-weather skin is this primer ($74; saksfifthavenue.com) infused with 24-carat gold flakes. Its sparkling and reflective particles will boost your complexion's radiance, while creating a smooth, fresh base for makeup. 03 of 09 NYX Glam Shadow Stick in Yellow Diamond Courtesy Swipe a gilded shadow ($2.99; nyxcosmetics.com) across the entire lid for a pretty, chic look that works day or night, or pair the shimmery color with black liner to give your trusty cat-eye a soft glow. 04 of 09 Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Goldmine Courtesy Instantly brighten up tired eyes after long nights with a metallic pop of color by gliding on this long-wear eyeliner ($20; urbandecay.com) around the rims. 05 of 09 Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in Cleopatra In New York Courtesy No one does glitter polishes quite like Deborah Lippmann. If you're intimidated by auric makeup, a gold-flecked polish ($20; deborahlippmann.com) with an edgy black base, is a simple, cool way to take to part in the trend. 06 of 09 Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Beige Courtesy Sweep this pearly compact ($46; bobbibrown.com) all over with a blush brush to fake healthy glowing skin. 07 of 09 Ulta Glitter Eye Top Coat Courtesy Add a touch of glimmer to your favorite eyeshadow, or wear this top coat ($8; ulta.com) alone on your lids for a subtle shimmer. 08 of 09 NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Corcovado Courtesy Line the base of your lashes with NARS' metallic pencil ($25; narscosmetics.com), or wear it on your entire lid to go from zero glam to a hundred. 09 of 09 Pat McGrath Labs Gold 001 Courtesy Dust this finely pigmented concoction ($40; patmcgrath.com) onto your eyes, lips, or even on your cheeks for an instant boost of radiance. Its limitless capabilities and blinding luminosity are what made the first batch of this luxurious mixture sell out almost immediately. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit