Use a Complimentary Eyeshadow
Another way to show off your lashes is by using a complimentary colored background. So for blue mascara, try an orange-toned shadow; for a green mascara, try a pink or red-toned shadow; and for a purple mascara, try a yellow-toned shadow.
Tip 3: What to pair it with
A great way to really make the blue stand out is to wear an orange or copper eyeshadow. Orange and blue are contrasting colours meaning they complement and accentuate each other.
Blue mascara will not only draw attention to your eyes, but it'll also brighten the whites of your eyes to make you look more awake and alert. If you're still wary of color, why not try coating your lower lashes with Lash Alert Mascara in blue.
Blue mascara is flattering for pretty much any eye color when used with the right products (we'll get into that below), but is especially gorgeous on brown eyes, blue eyes, and black eyes.
Brown mascara is also a great option for people with blue or green eyes, as the softer shade often brings out the color in the irises. It also prevents the too-dark look that black mascara brings.
Purple mascara for blue eyes
The best-coloured mascara for blue eyes is to stick with a rich, deep colour. A purple mascara will not only emphasise the whites of your eyes but make them appear larger. This deep shade will give a subtle contrast of light and dark and add definition to your lashes.
All you have to do as you do with eyeshadows is use a base. If you use a white lash primer, like what you use to extend your lashes with (try l'oreal, Lancôme, or Dior), then use the color mascara on top you will definitely see that blue! Give it a try!
Can I Use Brown Eyeliner With Black Mascara? Using brown eyeliner with black mascara is a great combination to wear. Notably, the placement of the colors will accentuate your eyelashes in a minor way; enough to grab attention, but not enough to overwhelm your face and create any unbalance.
The Best Eyeliner Colors For Blue Eyes
If you've got blue eyes, the best eyeliner color happens to be another primary hue: red. But reds with a tint of brown are especially complementary to blue eyes. “Red browns make blues super icy, so it'll boost your eye color and look more natural than just black,” says Smith.
Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes: Brown Mascara
Instead of opting for black mascara, women with blue eyes should go with brown, Matin says. Just as eye shadows in the tan family bring out your baby blues, brown mascara contrasts with the blue in your eyes, while giving you that coveted no-makeup makeup look.
For blue eyes: Swipe on a violet mascara, using the L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Washable Bold Eye Mascara in Deep Violet. This rich shade will bring out the ocean-like tones in your eyes while still offering a bit of contrast.
DON'T wear mascara on your lower lashes. Playing up your lower lashes can make your eyes look droopy and draw attention to dark circles. It makes the eyes look older and accentuates the under eye wrinkles.
Kim stated her favourite mascara isn't a diamond-infused formula – it's L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black, Kim Kardashian and her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic swear by it. This mascara is uniquely formulated to resist clumping, soften and build eyelashes up to four times their natural thickness.
If you're sporting a newly lightened hair color, it's not a bad idea to go lighter with your mascara too. While blondes can totally rock black mascara, a brown shade will look less harsh against your pale strands.
While you'd think a black liner would offer the most contrast for blue eyes, it can often times appear too harsh. "Slate colors look great on both blue and green eyes," says Vanngo. "I like to do tone-on-tone colors, meaning I'd apply the same colored eyeshadow and liner, and then blend it out to create depth."
Purple eyeliner is a great way to draw attention to blue eyes. Since purple is a mixture of blue and red, its undertones draw attention to your blue eyes. It's best to choose deeper, darker purple eyeliners for enhancing blue eyes. First apply a soft pink or brown eye shadow, then add purple eyeliner and black mascara.
If you have blue eyes, opt for navy, copper, dark brown, or yellow eyeliner. "When in doubt, look at a color wheel for some inspiration," says Marie. "Opposite colors complement and colors adjacent to each other in varying tones offer less contrast, but generally look very pretty when used all together."
Precision. Under the guidance of an experienced, steady hand, liquid eyeliner can create super crisp lines. Even the sharpest pencil can't quite create the precision of liquid. Waterproof liquid eyeliner also has a budge-proof staying power pencil can't beat.
While you rock whatever shades you want, Sir John likes to pick a mascara and eyeliner in the same color family. “My rule of thumb is making sure that your mascara and your liner are within a shade or two of each other,” he says. “A monochromatic lash line brings more of an emphasis to the eyes.
To make your brown eyes appear brighter, go for colored eyeliner in contrasting shades. For instance, think shades of midnight blue and teal, shades of olive and emerald green, shades of vivid purple and soft purple for a regal look, and even grey and charcoal to bring out any gold flecks in your brown peepers.
Sometimes, it's hard to get the colours from your mascara to really pop, especially with darker toned lashes. To get the colours really showing, coat your lashes with a white primer first, or consider mixing powder pigments of the colour in the formula and painting a few coats of it on your lashes with a brush.