The Best Balmy Eye Makeup Products for an Ethereal Finish

February 17, 2022

By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

Balmy, ethereal makeup has completely taken over our Instagram feeds. From smoky eyeliner, to smudgy, glossy eyes, we’re totally enamored with the imperfect eye makeup trend. From a nourishing balm mascara to smoke stick eyeliner and more, we’re rounding up the very best balmy eye makeup products to help you master the soft look.

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L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Balm Noir Mascara

This ultra-nourishing mascara is packed with natural ingredients to hydrate and soften the lashes. You’ll be left with a separated, long and full lash fringe that perfectly complements balmy eyeshadow or gloss.

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NYX Professional Makeup Epic Smoke Liner

Master soft, diffused eyeliner with this smoky eyeliner stick. It has a fine tip on one end to nail down just the right amount of pigment, and a small paddle brush on the other to smoke it out. We love that this comes in twelve stunning shades from a chocolate brown to a lilac purple — the looks you can create are truly endless.

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IT Cosmetics Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick

Add a wash of color to your lids with this waterproof eyeshadow stick in just one swipe. Our favorite part about these sticks is that they leave behind a balmy, soft hue that looks gorgeous by itself — no blending needed.

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Lorac LUX Diamond Eye Gloss Trio

Up the ante of your balmy eye makeup with these duochrome eye glosses. The set comes with a duochrome purple, red and green-blue that leaves a high-shine, balmy finish on the lids.

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Kosas 10 Second Eye Gel Watercolor Eyeshadow

This watercolor-inspired eyeshadow will give you a subtle but sparkling finish. It comes in a handful of neutral shades that look gorgeous paired on top of other eyeshadows or smudged out on their own.

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Makeup by Mario Master Metals Palette

For a balmy eye makeup look that packs a major punch, opt for this eye-catching metallic palette that will instantly illuminate your look. From stunning gold to blazing copper and reflective silver, smudge these metals along your upper or lower lash line for an ethereal finish.

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