Women with blue eyes and light-colored hair, such as blonde or red, find that a brown eyeshadow brings out the color of their eyes without competing with their other features. If you'd like to add accents of color, brown is a solid base shade upon which to build.
Gold and hues with tints of red and yellow, like orange, copper, and warm, brownish tones are perfect for emphasizing your blue irises. The contrast between these pigments and the blueness of your eye will really make them pop! So, as you can deduce, warm shades brighten up blue eyes and make them dazzle and shine.
Focus On Pink Tones
For your everyday makeup look as a blonde, you really want to focus on light, natural colors. Particularly, colors with a beige, peach or pink hue to them will look great. A rosy blush, pink or beige eyeshadow, and a neutral-colored lipstick should be your makeup bag staples.
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.
The best colored mascara for blue eyes is to stick with a rich, deep color. 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.
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."
Blue eyes, conversely, often work best with coral hues, which fall opposite them on the color wheel. “The orange complements the blue without overpowering [it]," Fennell explains.
Silver jewelry looks better than gold jewelry on blondes, whether cool or warm-toned. If you want a metal option that 'just works' with minimal effort, silver jewelry is a better choice.
If you have blue eyes you will want to gravitate toward neutrals, golds, and blue-gray tones.
If you're fair-skinned and have blonde or red hair with naturally pale lashes, brown mascara is the most natural way of emphasising your lashes. Anyone with darker hair, regardless of skin tone, should stick to black mascara so the lashes don't fade into the rest of the face.
Keep in mind that not all pastel colors are recommended for blondes. You should avoid colors like sage green, mossy green, and dark olive.
Make sure you have a combo of a light, medium, and darker shade. Pair colors that are in the same color family or that are similar. If you're wearing a colorful look, always pair a neutral eyeshadow shade to balance out the look. Mix finishes if you're going to wear shimmer, include a matte in your crease.
Natural blondes who have fair hairs can feel free to deepen the shade of their arches, she says, adding that darker brows will act as a frame for the face and enhance your eye color. “Generally, it will give you the appearance of a lot more brow. It can really revolutionize your look,” agrees Lee.
It all comes down to color theory: colors on opposite sides of the color wheel will complement one another. As for what eyeshadow colors will make blue eyes pop, think warm shades like orange, brown, peach, and terracotta, along with shimmery champagne and rich berry.
Use black or brown mascara.
Black or brown mascara can help make the blue in your eyes pop, especially if you have dark hair. Use one or two layers on your upper lashes, and one on your lower lashes.
For Blue Eyes
"Contrasting shades bring out the eye color, so copper and gold make blue eyes appear even bluer," says Tilbury. And when warm metallics pick up gold flashes in the iris, they really light up cool blue eyes.
Let's be honest: If you have blue eyes, you don't need much help making them stand out. The right hair color, however, can make your already striking eye color appear even more so. Typically, rich brunette hues, warm blonde, and coppery reds provide the perfect amount of contrast to make blue eyes pop.
Instead, a gray eyeliner might be more suitable for everyday wear. Women with darker skin tone can opt for black eyeliner as it looks less harsh. Be bold to experiment with other colors such as purple and navy as well. You will be surprised to find one that suits you well!
As the population grows and people have babies, the genes for less melanin will become more common. That makes the link between lighter eyes, hair, and skin tighter. So that's why you see people with blond hair typically have blue eyes!
Where do blonde hair and blue eyes originate from? I should first point out that blonde hair and blue eyes are prevalent only in certain parts of Europe - northern France, northern Germany and Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, etc.), primarily.
Blonde fact #4: Not all blondes have blue eyes
That's why so many people around the world have black strands and brown eyes. Lighter tint gives rise to lighter coloured eyes, including blue, but also varying tones of green and grey. So, just because you have blonde hair, it doesn't mean that you have blue eyes too.
For blue eyes, the color question is surprisingly simple: brown, silver and gray. By opting for colors that are more neutral, the flecks of color in blue eyes are highlighted. As a result, the blue is able to truly shine. Agate and quartz are the best gemstones to help blue eyes sparkle.
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.
Gentle brown tones accentuate blue eyes, so blend soft shades of matte beige and brown eyeshadows for a natural appearance. Aim to use shades of brown that reflect your natural skin tone to match your makeup to your complexion.