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    How to wear blue eyeshadow and look good

    Updated:26 Apr 2015 3:15 AM | Posted by
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    If I said to you, “Hey! How about you give blue eyeshadow a go today?” you’d probably laugh in my face, right? Because whenever anyone mentions blue eyeshadow, our minds all jump to some variation of this:

    Well, blue eyeshadow actually can look good – so I found out on the third day of my blue eye make-up challenge. It’s just about finding the right colour and applying it in a way that doesn’t scream “I travelled to the future from the 80s and I wasn’t leaving this trend behind.”

    Using the Models Prefer Mineral Eyeshadow in Smouldering Hot, I chose the denim blue colour and added hints of the glittery navy shade to my lash line, and as you can see, the results are surprisingly subtle. And good, if I do say so myself.

    Here’s how you can recreate the look on yourself (do it, I dare you!):

    1) Apply a medium-blue shade to the outer corner of your eyelid.
    2) Use a blending brush to blend the colour across your lid to the inner corner and up to your brow bone. There should still be more pigment at the outer corner, but if not, apply some more to the outer corner.
    3) Take an angled liner brush and load it with some navy shadow. Line your top lash line and the crease of your eyelid. Blend again.
    4) For a more shimmery finish, apply a touch of silver eyeshadow to the centre of your eyelid – right on top of your eyeball.

    For the same subtle finish, you can try these navy eyeshadows and palettes:

    Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow in Sapphire, $26.95, meccacosmetica.com.au
    SAX Eye Luxe Eyeshadow Quintette in Smoky Denim
    L’Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow in All Night Blue
    Arbonne Eye Shadow in Blue Slate, $27, 18000 650 760
    Smitten Cosmetics Whipped Mousse Eye Shadow in Spirited, $25, smittencosmetics.com.au
    Mineralogie Velvet Loose Mineral Eye Shadow in Blue

    And if you really want to go all out, try one of these popping shades of blue:

    Curtis Collection Mineral Shimmer Dust in Tropicana Blue, $27.50, curtiscollection.com.au
    Bourjois Little Round Pot Eye Shadow in 03
    Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint in Big Blue
    Max Factor Wild Shadow Pot in Sapphire Rage
    Estée Lauder Pure Color Stay-On Shadow Paint in Bold Cobalt
    SCOUT Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow in Super Vixen, $29.95, scoutcosmetics.com

    Would you wear blue eyeshadow? Are you more likely to try an eye look with navy or bright blue?

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    45 Member Comments

    skincare junkie 10 Aug 2017 3:55 PM

    I have different shades of blue eyeshadow at home but I don't think I like blue on my eyes. It kinda looks old on me.

    Miss19 13 Nov 2016 11:55 PM

    Don't know if I would be brave enough to try it out

    sporty_ytl 14 Jan 2016 8:14 PM

    I would love to try blue shadows.

    Yohanna 29 Nov 2015 9:07 PM

    this...i can't wear

    Shop A Everyday 25 Aug 2015 10:54 PM

    I love light and navy shades of blue

    Shop A Everyday 26 Apr 2015 3:15 AM

    I have always loved blue eyeshadows

    yumna_xx 22 Apr 2015 6:25 AM

    Blue's the colour that actually suits me, i can't wait to try this!

    robyn smithwick 21 Apr 2015 7:58 AM

    I love blue eye shadow [all shades ]. I also love blue mascara as well. If applied correctly it can look stunning! Mirenesse have a lovely blue mascara.

    Helenmua 21 Apr 2015 6:36 AM

    I forgot to add that there is also one called 'BLUES FOR YOU' on my blog www.helenmua.info. It's under A-Z of MAKEUP.

    Helenmua 21 Apr 2015 6:34 AM

    That's funny as I did a blog post last week on blue eye shadow. It's on my blog. Here's the link for more ideas http://www.helenmua.info/324733342. Loving Blue eye shadow & a lot has to do with CINDERELLA & not just the new released movie.

    Bronwyn626 21 Apr 2015 6:04 AM

    Great tips and I actually wear blue and purple eyeshadow. I know your asking yourself who's this crazy female. I think less is best, it's great you can mix a couple of shades for different colours like grey and blue for smoky. Apply a little bit at a time and blend blend blend with a brush while adding more colour if needed and don't take it up th the eyebrows. Major mistake, so give it a go once you get use to it you'll love the look.

    Jlgaddes 11 Apr 2015 3:31 AM

    Looks awesome, I have not worn blue eye shadow for years :)

    Serotonin 10 Apr 2015 3:19 PM

    Have always loved blue eyeshadow but haven't been game to wear it as it'd turn out like Christina's, haha! Thanks for he tips, will have to give it another try!

    Divine Diva 9 Apr 2015 4:51 AM

    Reminds me of the 80's, however if worn right it can look nice.

    beauty_addict 8 Apr 2015 8:10 PM

    I don't think I will ever be convinced to try blue eye shadow. But I do think it looks great with blue eyes.

    Krystal-Leigh 8 Apr 2015 2:59 AM

    I also like using a blue eye liner sometimes.

    Myqqkimba 7 Apr 2015 6:50 AM

    I am totally convinced! Definitely going to wear blue eyeshadows on my next night out.

    Maddie_91 7 Apr 2015 5:14 AM

    I see someone said that blue eyeshadow screams 70's, yet I think it screams 90's lol I can only picture Irene from Home & Away. I've only ever had blue eyeshadow on myself blended with a bit of pink for bright outgoing looks. I guess I could give the whole blue look a try though. I can always take it off lol. Besides, if you know how to apply it properly you have a better chance.

    darceyb 6 Apr 2015 11:49 PM

    Have always been too sacred to use blue eyeshadows, but maybe it's worth the go!

    kiaya 1 Apr 2015 7:08 AM

    blue liquid eyeliner and loads of mascara always looks amazing especially with perfectly done brows and a clear goss

    TheDevineOne 30 Mar 2015 11:03 AM

    Wow that looks awesome! When I was in high school I used to wear an electric blue eyeliner. Now that I'm a bit older I'd wear a metallic blue cream eyeshadow like that Smitten one.

    Platinum Ms 30 Mar 2015 5:32 AM

    I would start of subtle a hint and then maybe I would go bold.

    Hayley644 22 Mar 2015 10:42 AM

    I don't wear much eye make up or eyeshadow so I don't think I'd wear this.

    nidhi1 20 Mar 2015 3:20 AM

    loving all these blue eyeshadows... :)

    Unidentified 19 Mar 2015 6:28 AM

    I almost want to try blue eyeshadow. Almost.

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