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Makeup Trend Spotting at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards: Candlelit Eyeshadow

Author

Robert Young

Updated on March 29, 2026

One of the major trends to jump off the MTV Movie Awards red carpet last night was something so date-night-friendly, it just might become your staple for all your spring and summer nights of romance. I'm talking about candlelit eyeshadow.

What that means: eyeshadow that's a bit hazy and faded and catches the light so that your eyes look like you're sitting over a candle—even in daylight. You can see what I mean on these three stars below.

Jennifer Lopez's bronze eyeshadow made her glow like a goddess.

Cara Delevingne's soft maroon shadow hinted at the color of her dress and gave her a romantic vibe.