THEY ARE THE WINDOWS TO THE SOUL, AFTER ALL, AND THIS SEASON SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON A CORNUCOPIA OF AUDACIOUS EYE COLORS, DRAMATIC MASCARAS, AND RICH PENCILS TO CREATE INTOXICATING LOOKS THAT WILL HOLD EVERYONE IN YOUR GAZE

BY ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Nuit The Summer Look Palette
A tantalizing eye shadow palette of nine bold hues in matte and satin finishes for the party girl who likes to color outside the lines. $60, neimanmarcus.com

YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara
Just like Laurent’s luscious couture, this dense, Cat woman worthy mascara is all about the drama and promises a 200% volume increase plus an intense black finish. $29, ysl.com

Byredo Kajal Pencil in Neela Neela
An ode to founder Ben Gorham’s Indian heritage (Neela translates to sapphire blue in Hindi), this creamy pencil provides sensational looks for day or night. $32, byredo.com

Estée Lauder Double Wear 24H Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil
This smudge-proof, coco-tinted pencil boasts a long wear formula that lends itself to a plethora of creative looks, from sultry and smoky to a cult cat eye. $25, esteelauder.com

Christian Louboutin Oeil Vinyle Luminous Ink Liner
When it comes to glamour, sometimes the wild child simply has to go big or go home, and this luminous liner delivers, featuring a calligraphy-inspired flocked applicator that delivers awe-worthy color payoff, precision, and fire. $75, nordstrom.com

Dolce and Gabbana Intens eyes Creamy Eye shadow Stick in Emerald
Turn them green with envy by dressing your peepers in a vibrant forest hue that generously coats the lids with one fell swoop and stays on smudge free for up to 11 hours. $36, dolcegabbanabeauty.com

Tom Ford Bitter Peach Eye Color Quad
The newest member of Ford’s Quad family, this limited-edition spring entrant is buildable, bold, and luxurious, spanning four brilliant shades in a lustrous matte finish. $89, tomford.com

Chanel Ombre Première Laque Longwear Liquid Eye shadow in Lamé Pourprè
For show stopping lids, swipe this buildable color with your fingertips in a limited-edition metallic shade that’s high-fashion and classic in equal measure. $36, chanel.com