Urban Decay Liquid Moondust Cream Eyeshadow in Zap, $22. Buy now.

Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow in Iggy, $21. Buy now.

Wearability: 5/10

Don't be so quick to take a hard pass on attempting this metallic eye shadow look -- think of it as what would happen if someone spilled a smoky eye and decided to just roll with it. Not so scary after all, right? A high-shine metallic finish makes black eye shadow more disco than goth, so don't be afraid to lay it on thick and blend away for a night out.

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NYX Hot Singles Eyeshadow in Moon Rock, $4.49. Buy now.

M.A.C. Spellbinder Shadow in Retrograde, $22. Buy now.

Wearability: 10/10

Blink and you'll miss it: A sheered-out approach softens the edges of look-at-me metallic eye makeup, so you're left with a flattering finish that's less about creating a capital-L Look than it is adding subtle sheen to a bare-bones neutral.

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E.L.F. Smudge Pot Cream Eyeshadow in Cruisin' Chic, $3. Buy now.

Estee Lauder Magic Smoky Powder Shadow Stick in Slow Burn, $22. Buy now.