When it comes to blue eyeshadow, many of us start having seventh grade flashbacks that include the horrors of braces, puberty, and Backstreet Boys dance parties. We’d rather not go back to how we looked back then, but for some talented stars, blue eyeshadow is starting to represent something new: an exotic, fun summer color than just about anybody can rock. We took a look at how some of our fave red carpet starlets wore these shades and kept it classy. Take a look at these tips:
Pick a hue and stick with it
For a light subtle blue eye, we like Make Up Forever’s Iridescent Periwinkle Blue shadow ($19), a light blue-gray color with a hint of shimmer. Dab this color gently across the lids with a cotton ball then take a thin eyeliner brush and line the edges of your eyes with the same color.
Keep the dark blues on the bottom
To get a similar look, try Rimmel’s Glam Eye Shadow Quad palette in Smokey Blue ($6), start by pressing the color onto the lower part of your lids then use a blending brush to thin the color out as you move up your lid. Finish it off by dusting a pale blue or light silver shadow above the darker color, always moving in an upward circular motion. For a clean, sophisticated look, stop before you reach your brow bone.
Rim the entire eye
Keep the rest of your face bare
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