Best Eye Shadow Colors for Blue Eyes



For blue eyes the actual tone and intensity of the shade can make a big difference Eyeshadow-for-blue-eyes in the final outcome of the eye shadow look for blue eyes. The keyword for eye shadow for blue eyes is contrast, some of the best colors that work great for blue eyes are those that are in sharp contrast to blue. As a rule all earth tones, burnt oranges. fall colors and silvers look great with blue eyes.

If you are using very dramatic dark colors on your eyes, contrast with a lighter shade of lipstick and vice versa. In reality, blue eyes in in of themselves are very intense and noticeable, so you really want to play that up and enhance them even further and wearing heavy eye makeup as well as a bright and vivid lipstick will create too heavy of a look. Photo Credit: ella-kihrer.

eyeshadow-for-blue-eyesBasic Formula

Lighter skin – lighter eyes = Lighter shades of shadow and liner

Many blue eyed girls have very light hair, blonde to very white and sometimes red and along with that comes a range of light - fairly light complexions. For women with such hair and coloring using dark shades of eye shadow and dark eyeliners is not a great idea.

Remember that you always want to be sure and not only choose the best eye shadow colors for your blue eyes, but you also want to be sure that the overall look of your makeup, that is its intensity compliments your overall coloring and complexion and doesn't actually make you look garish or over made up. Photo: Princess Kayla.

eyeshadow-colors-for-blue-eyesDarker skin – darker blue eyes = darker, more intense shades of eye shadow and liner
Women who have blue eyes and darker hair and more olive tone and darker complexions can be more daring when choosing eye shadow colors for blue eyes. Drama can be achieved using smoky eye makeup, metallic and shimmer shade blues, purples, browns, golds and bronze shades of shadows.

Colors of Eye Shadows and Liners for Blue Eyes
Various colors listed below can help to naturally enhance blue eyes, and others can be used to make blue eyes pop.

Eyeliner Colors for Blue Eyes

- Blue eyes can handle, black, browns, silver, lavender and bronze liners, in matte or metallic formats.
- Metallics and dark blacks are great for a night out on the town and can really add that sexy shimmer to the eyes.
- Go for dark brown eyeliners instead of very black for daytime.
- See video how to use eyeliner with MAC makeup artist

Make Blue Eyes Pop
See Video How To Guide To Make Blue Eyes Pop
Silver
Copper
Coral
Bronze
Rust
Peach
Black, brown or dark blue mascara

Blue-eyes-makeup-eye-shadowSubtle and Lighter Looks
Paler and medium blues
Taupe
Light earth tones
Pinks
Violet
Purple, light to medium
Deep or midnight blue
Brown Mascara

Natural Effect Eye Shadows for Blue Eyes
White tone shadows
Grays
Khakis
Earth tones, light to medium
Taupe
Nude tones make eyes lighter and blue shine through
Brown mascara


Evening and Sexy Blue Eyes Eyeshadow Colors
Purples – dark shades
Blues – Video How To: Party Eyes with MAC Makeup
Black and dark grays
Shimmer shadows
Metallics - both shadows and liners
Smokey Eye - Video How to: Smoky Eye By MAC Makeup Artist
Silver, fuchsia and turquoise can create funky and sexy looks
Black, silver, dark blue in matte or metallic finish eyeliners
Black or very dark blue mascara

As you can see eye shadow colors for blue eyes are very versatile. It's important that you practice and try a variety of looks and see what suits you best, remember that any makeup you choose and especially eye shadow colors for blue eyes should always enhance and compliment your natural complexion, coloring and beauty. With a little practice and experimentation you too can achieve some great looks for your blue eyes!