Eye Makeup Tips: How to Rock Blue Eyeshadow!

For the past few seasons, blue has emerged as a must-have color in the world of makeup. It’s more unique and less harsh than black, making it ideal for the warmer months. However, it can be tricky to adopt and coordinate. No worries though! Here are some tips to help you master the art of wearing blue.

Choosing the Right Shade of Blue

When the sun starts to shine, it’s time to bring out vibrant colors and store away the darker shades like black, grey, and brown. This year, blue is making a strong comeback to brighten our lovely eyes and add some zest to our daily lives. There are so many different shades to choose from that it can be overwhelming. In spring, dare to wear electric blue, royal blue, indigo, cobalt, Majorelle, turquoise, or even teal… The key is to keep the look lively and vibrant.

Which Shade of Blue Best Suits Your Eye Color?

All eye colors can pull off blue. It’s just a matter of knowing which shade to choose and how to make it your own. To enhance brown eyes and although you might get away with any shade, opt for a dark blue to deepen and intensify your gaze. Green eyes should also favor darker shades to avoid dulling the look but can experiment with unique tones like teal or peacock blue. If you have blue eyes, forget the notion that you can’t wear blue. Simply adapt it by pairing it with a darker color to create contrast and avoid a monochromatic look.

How to Apply Blue Eye Makeup?

Aside from sporting a midnight blue smoky eye, it’s quite rare to use blue over the entire eyelid on a daily basis. It’s better to apply blue makeup in small touches to highlight the color without overdoing it. You have plenty of options depending on your taste and preferences: eyeliner, pencil, eyeshadow, mascara. For instance, you could draw a line of indigo eyeliner close to the lash root, accentuate your gaze with a turquoise pencil along the lower lash line, create an intense and colorful smoky look, or lightly brush your upper lashes with royal blue mascara. However, for a flawless outcome, always pair blue with a nude complexion and natural lips. To achieve a chic and trendy blue eye, follow the steps by Sandrine Cano Bock, Make-up Artist for Chanel, who has demonstrated a quick, easy, and elegant beauty routine for us.

1. Draw a blue pencil line along the upper lash line.
2. Apply blue eyeshadow with a foam brush using light taps, then blend the material with a brush.
3. Apply essential balm on the eyelid crease to achieve a beautiful gradient.
4. Draw a line with the pencil along the lower lashes to intensify the look.
5. Curl the lashes and enhance them with several coats of mascara.
6. Apply a coral liquid lipstick with a brush and then gently tap for a natural finish.
7. Finish with a few touches of essential balm on the high points of the face to add some glow.

Products used: Les 9 Ombres Edition N°2 Quintessence (SS19) / Stylo Yeux Waterproof Fervent Blue / Rouge Allure Liquid Powder Electric Blossom (SS19) / Mascara Le Volume Révolution de CHANEL / Essential Balm Transparent (SS19)