The best eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner colors for blue eyes
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At a glance
- Copper, gold, brown, pink and peach eyeshadows can add contrast, warmth or depth to blue eyes.
- Burgundy, navy blue, black, emerald green and purple mascaras offer different effects, from stronger definition to a more unexpected accent.
- Bronze, plum and charcoal-gray eyeliner can frame blue eyes without relying only on traditional black.
The right makeup colors can change how blue eyes look, bringing out contrast, brightness or depth. Eyeshadow adds light and definition, mascara changes the emphasis on the lashes, and eyeliner can reshape the overall look.
Charlotte Tilbury recommends copper for its warm, orange-toned contrast, gold for a luminous effect, brown for natural depth, pink for a delicate alternative to neutral shades, and peach for a softer contrast with the irisโs cooler tones.
Maybellineโs mascara suggestions include burgundy, which adds reddish depth, navy blue, which intensifies blue eyes, and black for a classic dramatic look. Emerald green offers an unexpected point of color, while purple gives the eyes a more sophisticated and elegant effect.
For eyeliner, Maybelline highlights bronze, plum and charcoal gray. Metallic bronze adds warmth and light around the iris. Plum provides depth without making the eyes look harsh, and charcoal gray offers definition with a softer finish, particularly in a smudged or smoky look.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.