Festival szn is finally upon us and whether you currently have the post-Parklife blues (you have my condolences) or are still putting together your pre-Wireless Spotify playlist, the fun has only just begun for we still have a whole summer of fun ahead of us.
One pop star who embodies Lady Gaga's 'bus, club, 'nother club, 'nother club, plane, next place' lifestyle is Dua Lipa. So far this year she has performed to a casual 837,246 (and counting) people on her world tour alone – and that's not including her recent performance at Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona.
Speaking of Primavera (smooth, I know), Dua wore the perfect festival beauty lookwhilst on stage in Spain. Her go-to makeup artist, Shelby Smith, has really outdone herself this time.
As seen in Dua's Instagram post, her MUA opted for a lilac iridescent shimmer shadow on the lid with a sparkly silver glitter on the inner corner. To complete the eye look, Shelby added a dramatic black winged liner and spidery lashes which complement Dua's fluffy brows perfectly.
Seeing as this is not the first purple shimmer shadow look we've seen, it would seem that '90s makeup is making a comeback. Though rest assured, I am certainly not complaining, for it was the era to trump all eras. Nuff said.
P.S. Bonus points if you match your eye look to your outfit as Miss Lipa has.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
