According to colour theory, you'll need an orange-based shade to perfectly contrast your blue eyes. Charlotte suggests adding a copper shade to your eye makeup look – by finding a hue that's a perfect opposite to your eye colour, you can make your blue eyes appear bluer and even more mesmerizing!
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.
Best for Blue Eyes
People with blue eyes often reach for black liners, which can undoubtedly look striking. However, Marie says navy liners can actually create better contrast for a more intense effect. This super-rich, black-adjacent Midnight blue eyeliner by Stila is a great option.
When that eye color is blue, the right liner can make things truly pop. If you're a blue-eyed makeup wearer, browns and golds are your most obvious choice, as warmer tones make cool ones appear brighter.
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.
It's also useful if you want something a little softer than a stark black liner look. Black liners can sometimes make blue eyes look grayer rather than bring out their natural blues as this one can. You'll love how the applicator's tip can help you to create a thin and detailed line kept very close to your lash line!!
If you have blue eyes you will want to gravitate toward neutrals, golds, and blue-gray tones.
Although a brown liner or mascara is always an excellent choice, evening looks are the time for trying black liner and mascara, or even a bold cat eye. If you prefer a smoky eye, a grey eyeliner can really make your blue eyes stand out. Pair it with a shadow in brown, pink, or peach.
If your eyes are blue, eye makeup in neutral shades will make your eyes pop. Think rich browns, dusty roses and warming golds, as these eyeshadow colours can be used to create a soft yet subtle smokey eye look that brings out the warm tones, like our Golden Globe Eye Makeup look.
Typically, rich brunette hues, warm blonde, and coppery reds provide the perfect amount of contrast to make blue eyes pop.
Brown Mascara for Blue Eyes
As for shadows, it's tough to beat a brown-toned smokey look, no matter your eye color. Additionally, some reddish undertones of chocolate brown can be the perfect shade for making blue eyes pop, while still creating a subtle, natural look.
Can you change the color of your eyes naturally? Unfortunately, no. Just like your hair and skin color, the color of your iris is genetic. That means that unless you break down your genetic code or cell structure, your eye color cannot be changed permanently without surgery.
A little melanin in the front of the eye gives you blue eyes. As you decrease the amount of melanin present the blue eyes look lighter and lighter until they look colorless or light gray.
Complementary Colors
Most of us know that to make our eyes pop, we should choose an eyeshadow color that complements our eyes' shade. For example, blue eyes are best with brown and bronze, greens are best with deep purples, and browns are stunning when highlighted by blue shades.
"Always go a shade lighter than your foundation." The lighter tone will cancel out dark discoloration, but be careful not to go too fair.
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.
Warmer tones accentuate darker blue eyes, while lighter blue eyes with a grey hue pair best with cool tones, such as lilac, silver, and baby blue.
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!
Also, try to avoid applying makeup on the lower lash line as it makes the eyes look smaller, highlights fine lines and drags down the whole face. The eyeliner can get smudged from the bottom lash line, clearly showing signs of fatigue, and making you look older.
Brown eyeliner will give a soft dimension to your eyes while still making them appear rich and intense. However, if you want a sharp and sleek look, black eyeliner is always an excellent choice. To make your brown eyes appear brighter, go for colored eyeliner in contrasting shades.
To be certain exactly which colors contrast each other, the use of a color wheel is recommended. Simply locate your natural eye color on the wheel and look for the color on the opposite side. That color will be the eyeliner shade to enhance the natural beauty of your eyes!
Again working with tones, grey or charcoal is a perfect match for blue eyes. The coolness of the liner shade only emphasises the icy baby blue of your eyes. Play around with shades this season, eyeliner is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to shake up your makeup.