Blue eye makeup is a beauty trend that has dominated both the A/W and S/S runways this year. Blue eye shadow, blue eyeliner and even blue mascara have all become very popular within the last 12 months. This trend is fantastic because even if you weren’t born with baby blue eyes, you can use blue eye make is make a vibrant and fresh statement. There are so many different shades of blue from cyan to sapphire and everything in between, so it’s super easy to find one that best suits your skin tone. Whether you chose to go with electric blue eyeliner or baby blue eye shadow, this trend is one to try.

For a super simple and subtle way to try out this trend we suggest going with blue mascara first, because unless you have blond eyelashes this is the most understated way to wear blue makeup on your face. The blue mascara will add just a slight hint of the blue hue to your overall look, this way you’ll be able to tell if blue works on you. Once you’ve figured out this is a trend you want to try go with something a little bolder like blue liquid eyeliner on your top lids. This look is sleek, chic and a fantastic alternative to plain old black liquid liner.

Try The Trend Tips

Blue eye make-up can be a tricky trend to perfect, so below you’ll find a few tips to help you make sure you stay chic and not tacky.

Keep your make-up super defined; try to be as meticulous as possible with your make-up application techniques. This is because uneven lines or stray marks will look even more notable in the super bold blue color.

When picking out your shade of blue, keep in mind the type of blue clothing that looks best on you. For example, if you look great in powder blue clothing than consider looking for that color eye shadow.