The Best Blue Makeup Eyeshadow Looks

One of the biggest beauty trends in 2020 is blue makeup. We’re not surprised because Pantone just named classic blue the color of the year for 2020. From mermaid blue to baby blue and everything in between, blue eyeshadow will help you make a splash this year.

Blue eye make up was first seen on the Marc Jacobs runway for Spring 2020 and it wasn’t too long afterward everyone else jumped on the bandwagon.

Don’t feel blue because you missed out on this year’s hottest makeup trend. Read this guide and we’ll break down the biggest blue eye makeup looks you’ll want to copy.

Royal Blue Makeup

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Royal blue makeup, also known as sapphire blue, is an amazing, elegant color. This shade is easy to wear and looks great on almost any skin type. Wear this navy blue makeup for added va-va-voom on your next special occasion.

Royal Blue Make Up Tips

Royal blue makes a great blending color for a blue smoky eye. Follow these steps to achieve a royal blue smokey eye.

1. Prep your lids. Start by prepping your eyelids. A shadow primer makes sure your shadow doesn’t get stuck in the crease. We recommend Urban Decay Primer Potion. Urban Decay Primer Potion keeps my makeup in place all day long without getting those annoying creases in your eyelid crease area.

2. White out your eyelid with liner. Apply white eyeliner from your lash line to right above the crease to help intensify the blue shadow.

3. Press on a royal blue eyeshadow. Using your finger or a beauty sponge, apply a bright royal blue eyeshadow over your eyelid from your lash line to your brow bone. Pressing on the pigments amplifies the intensity of the royal blue makeup.

4. Brush on some more blue hues. With a fluffy blending brush, sweep on a navy shadow into the crease for depth. Blend well to give it that smokey, sultry look.

5. Add eyeliner. Finish by running a shimmery blue liner over your entire lid, keeping it away from the crease to maintain the two different blue shades.

Play around with a royal blue eye eyeshadow until you find the perfect blue makeup look for you.

Royal Blue Makeup Outfit Ideas

• Royal blue eyes pair nicely with silver. Slip into your favorite metallic silver leather jacket with a black tank top for the ultimate hitting the town look.
• Wear royal blue makeup with a royal blue dress for an amazing monochrome evening look that will have you feeling like royalty.
• Put on your black puffy-sleeved blouse and your favorite pair of dark wash jeans to add some drama to your look. Black and dark blue makeup pair very well together.

Baby Blue Makeup

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Remember the light baby blue lids of the 90s and early 2000s? Baby blue makeup is making a huge come back. And we are totally here for this!

There’s just something about the baby blue that feels light, airy, and cloud-like, especially when applied in a wishy-washy veil over the eye socket. It also looks ultra-modern when paired with white liner especially when you forgo mascara completely, too.

But could this makeup trend work off social media? How do you wear baby blue eyeshadow in the real world? Keep reading to find out.

Baby Blue Make Up Tips

1. The Youthful Ice Queen. Line the top and bottom of your lash line with your light blue eye shadow for a younger look. To really play up the icey factor use a baby blue that has a touch of silver to it. All you need now is a bit of silver highlighter on your checks, some mascara, and a light pink lipgloss.
2. Ultra-Modern Beauty. Open up your eyes and make them appear bigger by mixing a bit of white with your light blue eye shadow. Use a white eyeliner pencil to highlight your inner corners near your nose and line your waterline. Make sure you apply mascara if you don’t want your lashes to get lost, which can potentially make your eyes look smaller.
3. The Simple Life. Why not just hit your lids with a bit of light blue put on mascara and go. This look will have people saying “that’s hot” just like Paris Hilton in no time.

Baby Blue Makeup Outfit Ideas

If your asking what do you wear with baby blue eyes, don’t worry! We can help with that too. Check out a few of these ideas below.

• Play with pastel shades of pink or green to match your light blue eye makeup. This makes for a fun daytime look that can be paired with white jeans or a white skirt.
• Baby blue eye makeup, bright pink lips, and your favorite white dress are a combination made in heaven. This look is perfect for a night out on the town or a friend’s wedding.
• Light blue eye make looks perfect with sequins. Wear a sequin top or a sparkly dress for the perfect cocktail outfit.
• Remember that bright red jumpsuit Brittany wore? Yah, her eye shadow was baby blue in that video. Go ahead and check. We will wait here. This just goes to show that baby blue makeup looks great with just about any color. So don’t sweat it! Wear what you want.

Mermaid Blue Makeup

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Everyone knows mermaids wear it best! Why not wear your favorite mermaid colors on your eyes? This dreamy ocean-inspired mermaid eyeshadow look will help you channel your inner-Ariel.

It’s the perfect way to play with your makeup for summer! Follow the steps below and you’ll look like a sea siren in no time!

Mermaid Blue Make Up Tips

1. Make a nude base. Create the base using a matte nude colored eyeshadow within the crease of the lid and outer corner.
2. Use shimmery shades. Apply a shimmery turquoise eyeshadow concentrating on just the outer corner of the lid.
3. Highlight with gold. Next, choose a shimmery gold eyeshadow and place it on the inner half of the lid and into the crease while slightly blending with the turquoise.
4. Highlight your brow bone. Use a matte beige eyeshadow and apply it to the brow bone.
5. Line your lash line. Carefully line the upper lash line with black cream eyeliner.
6. Apply mascara. Complete the look with 2 coats of mascara!

Mermaid Blue Makeup Outfits Ideas

• Pair your mermaid blue makeup with a light blue ruffle dress for a simple cute summer look. Wear it to the beach or for a casual picnic date with your man.
• Wear your mermaid makeup look with a breezy yellow crop top and a pair of printed pair of linen flowy pants. Top off the look with a cute pair of sandals for a casual weekend look.
• A purple cocktail dress pairs perfectly with your Mermaid eyeshadow look. Make this look shine by adding a diamond par of earrings and silver strappy sandals.

Have Fun With Blue Makeup All Year Long

We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of the best blue makeup looks for 2020. Enjoy playing with color this year and find the right shade of blue to make your eyes pop. From bright royal blue to light blue and every shade in between, there are so many shades of blue.

After all that blue, make sure to clean out your makeup brushes. This article will show you the right way to clean your brushes.

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