Four great shadow looks for blue eyes!

It seems as if suddenly, the makeup artist email is filled with people looking for eyeshadow recommendations.  Could it be that our 99 shadow choices are a bit overwhelming?  Help has arrived, for those with blue eyes, at least.  (Other eye colors–your recommendations are coming, sit tight!)

Keep in mind that what looks good on one person with blue eyes won’t look good on everyone with blue eyes; skin tone and hair color do contribute to the overall look.  But with that caveat, there are a few guidelines that lead to combinations that will work for most everyone with blue eyes.

1.  Use the color wheel as your guide.  Opposites enhance!  Have you seen two colors that, when placed next to each other seem to almost pulsate?  Those colors are true opposites.  Blue is opposite of orange on the color wheel, so orangey shades will work beautifully for most blue eyes.  If your eyes lean towards lavender-blue, then your shadow can lean towards yellow (gold).  If your eyes are blue-green, you should use oranges with more red.

How to wear it:

Highlight with Champagne or Silk Pearluster.

On the lid try Mohair Satin Matte, Toffee Pearluster or Brown Sugar Luminous Shimmer.

At the outer corner/crease use a bit of Martinique Luminous Shimmer.

Line with Paparazzi Luminous Shimmer Eyeliner or Espresso Satin Matte Eyeliner.

2.  Neutrals work for most everyone.  With blue eyes, your neutrals lean towards golds.

How to wear it:

Highlight with Glow Luminous Shimmer or Vanilla Satin Matte.

On the lid try Camel Pearluster, Cocoa Satin Matte or Leone Luminous Shimmer.

At the outer corner/crease use a bit of Pyrite Luminous Shimmer or Java Satin Matte.

Line with Paparazzi Luminous Shimmer Eyeliner or Espresso Satin Matte Eyeliner.

3.  If your hair is blonde or light brown; and/or your skin is light-to-medium depth, you can probably wear cool colors very well.

How to wear it:

Highlight with Ballerina Pearluster, Daphne Satin Matte or Lana Luminous Shimmer.

On the lid try Viola Pearluster or Danube Satin Matte.

At the outer corner/crease use a bit of Navy Luminous Shimmer or Lilac Satin Matte.

Line with Carnevale Luminous Shimmer Eyeliner or Nightengale Satin Matte Eyeliner.

4.  A classic smoky eye is gorgeous with blue eyes.  Use a light hand if you are not used to this look, but you can really glam it up with the darker shades if you dare!

How to wear it:

Highlight with Meringue Luminous Shimmer or White Satin Matte.

On the lid try Zen Pearluster or Ava Luminous Shimmer.

At the outer corner/crease use a bit of Noir Luminous Shimmer Eyeliner or Onyx Satin Matte Eyeliner.  (Use these as shadow, not liner.)

Line with Black Satin Matte Eyeliner.

Above all, remember that makeup should be fun, and it is about expressing your personal style and creativity, not about doing what is “right” or “wrong.”  If it looks good and makes you feel great, it can’t be wrong! Invite some girl friends over and try out different looks on each other.  You’re sure to find some new looks that enhance your natural beauty!