Proof blue eyeliner makes your eyes pop like crazy
Adorn eyelids in jewel-toned blues for perfect statement peepers
“I’m in blue heaven with this trend,” says makeup boss Napoleon Perdis. A blue palette with shades from electric to navy is this season’s must-wear trend. “It’s a totally modern, youthful and cool look, and it’s also an insider secret to help tired eyes look fresh, as blue counteracts yellow tones in the whites of the eyes.”
It may feel “unconventional,” says Marc Jacobs’s global makeup artist Gilbert Soliz, but blue “really does help to enhance your eyes.” He notes that “a deeper shade is more flattering and suits all eye colours.” You should apply it “along the lash line, close to the root of the lashes, or smudge it. The lighter the colour, the more you will reference the 1970s and ’80s.” Highlighting eyes with blue switches things up and creates a nice pop of colour for night, adds Soliz. On cheeks and lips opt for neutral colours and let your eyes reign.
“For a more subtle look, apply just to the inner corners of the eye and add lashings of black mascara,” adds Perdis.
Take your cue from these celebs who recently experimented with blue tones – all with envious eye-popping results!
Previously from an advertising background, Toni has been working in editorial and beauty at Pacific Magazines for the past five years, and is currently working across Who and New Idea, two of the top five best-selling weeklies in the country. Toni loves being able to make the beauty world seem accessible to the working woman, particularly for those who are time-restricted. As a working Mum, she’s constantly searching for easy beauty and skincare routines on a budget.
