Eye Makeup For Blue Eyes

I should’ve had to do with 12-years-old when I initially started explore makeup, and each time I went to apply shadow to my lids, I always heard Jamie Lee Curtis’ voice saying, ‘The very first guideline of eye makeup is that you can never wear enough blue eye shadow.’

( The number of you got that motion picture referral?).

Now, Jamie Lee wasn’t totally inaccurate in her recommendations. Blue eye shadow really can make your eyes look stunning. But when you’re a hormonal teen who doesn’t have the foggiest idea. how to use eyeshadow appropriately there’s a high degree of probability you’ll wind up appearing like a clown instead of a professional makeup artist.

Simply sayin’ …

The bright side is that I am much more educated about makeup dos and do n’ts thanks to the terrific makeup artists at our regional Sephora along with the fantastic beauty channels I sign up for on YouTube, and while I do not avoid the blue eye shadow rather as much as I used to, I have a better understanding of what colors compliment my infant blues the finest.

So if you’re interested in learning how to use makeup for blue eyes so you can make your blinkers POP, keep reading …

EMBRACE THE ORANGE

Among the very best eye makeup ideas I’ve ever learned is to choose colors that are the opposite of your eye color on the color wheel. I initially learned this trick from Lauren Curtis, who suggests using orange-hued shadows for blue eyes, and I am astonished at what a difference this idea has actually made. Lauren recommends a couple of excellent and budget friendly shades by Milani, however since I can’t buy that brand in Canada (boo!), my default is the. Naked 3 Eye Shadow Combination by Urban Decay. .

Take a look at Lauren’s tutorial listed below for a magnificent detailed guide on how to apply orange-based shadows to make your blue eyes pop!

GO NEUTRAL

I typically gravitate towards neutral shades when it pertains to eyeshadow, and while I utilized to believe this made me uninteresting and most likely did NOTHING to accentuate my eyes, Lauren Curtis has actually shown to me that brown and bronze shades can still make my peepers look incredible. In the past, I’ve constantly played it on the safe side and kept the shades quite light, today I’m not afraid to go a bit darker in an effort to highlight my finest feature!

Skip ahead to the 1:30 mark in the tutorial below to see how Lauren gets the ultimate bronze smokey eye.

PLAY IT COOL

If you desire to alter things up a bit, cool tones work well with blue eyes. I attempt keep away from blue eyeshadows as they advise me excessive of my awkward teenage years, and after enjoying this tutorial by Jaclyn Hill numerous months back, I generally go with a purple tone when I wish to do something a little bit more drastic. Now, I recognize Jaclyn’s eyes are more green than they are blue, however I promise you this look is a real statement-maker with my infant blues.

To see how Jaclyn gets her attractive, purple look, examine out the tutorial below. And make certain to watch the whole clip as she will teach you how to transform the look from day to night in beside no time at all!

GET SMOKEY

If you have a big night out prepared and REALLY want to amp up your appearance and make your eyes pop, turn the volume up with a dark, smokey eye. I used to think smokey makeup would be MUCH too complex for me to master, however after purchasing. The Balm Meet Matt( e) Nude Palette. and providing Lauren Curtis’ go-to smokey eye look a shot, I am impressed at how simple (and attractive!) it is.