How-To: Make Blue Eyes Stand Out

If you're catching onto our makeup series, you know by now we recently posted how to make green and brown eyes stand out.

Today's post is all about those piercing, oceanic blues!

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Blue eyed girls are the luckiest owners of the most desirable eye color in the world! Overall, there are around three types of blue eyes: icy blue eyes- very light, almost transparent in color with a blend of silver and white; medium blue eyes - grayish eyes with hints of green and light brown and dark blue; deep blue eyes with hues of dark blue and black.

Classic Winged Liner

Here's how to utilize different makeup techniques and color palettes to enhance those beautiful blue eyes and make them appear more vivid and even brighter!

Smoky Eye

Smoky eyes are the most versatile makeup look that compliments every eye color but it looks breathtaking on those icy blues! The contrast between a dark smokey and those cool toned blues is absolutely striking!

Glittery Smokey Eye Tutorial

Get The Look:

Choose a shade, that will emphasize the natural shade of your eyes - gray, silver or black for a smoldering yet neutral toned smokey.

You can play with color and contrast for an extra dramatic effect!

If you're unsure of what color palette to play with, keep the color spectrum wheel in mind and choose shades on the opposite end for blue (eyes) which will be red and orange. These shades will compliment your blue eyes most!

If you're going for a super dramatic look, combine red and the smokey eyes technique for a red smokey to set off the fire alarm!

Classic Smoky With Black Eyeliner | Reddish Smoke & Cat Eyeliner | Smokey Teal Eye Makeup

Warm Gold & Orange

Warm gold, copper and an orange color palette instantly bring out cold blue eyes adding an almost mysterious like glow to your look. These shades are incredibly popular at the moment and they work perfectly on blue eyes.

Earthy EOTD

Get The Look:

For a soft, neutral look, go with a buttery yellow or a soft peach color palette.

For instant party vibes, go for metallic hues in gold, bronze or copper!

Smokey Gold

Don't forget to use a good eyeshadow primer if you decide to wear metallic shades on your eyes. Shimmer eyeshadows and pigments tend to fade, but a good primer will solve this problem.

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Golden Eye Look | Warm Sunny Eye Makeup | Burgundy & Copper Makeup

Bright & Colorful

Life is too short to wear boring colors! One of the best ways to emphasize blue eyes is to wear bright, screaming colors.

Neon Green & Blue Halo

Get The Look:

If you're going for an eccentric colorful look, try hot pink, magenta, electric blue or even a bold combination of all the shades you have in your palette! Try to keep your lips in a neutral or muted hue so your eyes take the spotlight! Or if you're feeling whimsical, try bright pastel or neon hued lips!