Wearability: 10/10

Here's your proof that a wholly unintimidating metallic eye makeup look does, in fact, exist: A blend of rich metallic taupe and silver eye shadows swirled together on the lid takes on the look of a shimmery, ultra-flattering neutral -- just use a light hand for sheerer coverage and you're good as gold. (And bronze. And silver.)

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Buxom Single Eyeshadow in Style Icon, $12. Buy now.

Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments in Sunday, $21. Buy now.

Wearability: 1/10

As fun as it may be to look at, this eye-catching -- and totally over-the-top -- use of bright green and metallic gold eye shadow is one you'll probably want to skip IRL. (Just a guess.) Still, that doesn't mean the flashy color combo is entirely off limits for the daring. Gold eyebrows optional.

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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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