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OKAY, so this is not a look for the fainthearted. 

But rainbow make-up has been one of 2016's standout beauty hypes, and when better to try something new than party season?

 It's easier than it looks to re-create the AW16 rainbow eye make-up trend
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It's easier than it looks to re-create the AW16 rainbow eye make-up trendCredit: Fabulous

Multi-coloured eye shadow - and brows, but we leave that decision up to you - went viral this summer when a tutorial by Instagram star and make-up artists Lucinda 212 showing how to paint flawless rainbow eyelids received millions of hits.

But the look has also been spotted on catwalks, with brands like Chanel and Diane von Fürstenberg sending models down the runway with bold eye make-up.

 Models sported rainbow eye make-up on the catwalk for Chanel
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Models sported rainbow eye make-up on the catwalk for ChanelCredit: Alamy
 A subtle but eye-catching take on the rainbow eyeshadow trend
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A subtle but eye-catching take on the rainbow eyeshadow trendCredit: FABULOUS

 

Fun and fearless girls will love this playful style and come summer, it will be perfect for party season.

In our step-by-step guide, we show how you can recreate a very wearable version of the trend at home.

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