26 Makeup Ideas for Blue Eyes That Enhance Your Natural Features

Gigi Hadid with slicked back hair, bold black eyeliner, and her bright blue eyes — @gigihadid/Instagram

Blue-eyed babes are naturally blessed with eyes that mesmerize. So why not play up that standout feature and make them pop? Surely this isn't the first time you've considered what makeup pairs best with your eye color. But with the wide range of trends, colors, and finishes out there today, we understand if it feels easier to stick with what you know. Lucky for you, we've put in the work, rounding up a curated list of the eyeshadow colors and styles that accentuate those big baby blues. All you need to do is choose the right look for you and grab a makeup brush or two. Keep scrolling for our top makeup looks to try if you've got blue eyes—you won't be disappointed.

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Smoky Browns

Woman with blue eyes and a neutral, brown smoky eye. — @sophiav_makeup/Instagram

Making blue eyes pop isn't all that hard. Even a classic smoky eye can do it—just opt for a warm tan and deep brown shades. Build up the intensity to your liking, using soft chocolate and espresso tones in the crease and outer third of the eye for a more dramatic effect.

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Shimmering Gold

As we said, it doesn't take much to accentuate your standout blue features. And this gold shimmer moment is as easy as one-two-three. First, pat a foiled gold shadow onto the center of the eye and gently diffuse across the lid. Add a tan shade slightly deeper than your natural skin tone into the crease to build some depth, and finish off with a thin black liquid liner across the lashes.

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Silvery Pink

Woman with blue eyes and a silver pinky eyeshadow look. — @brittsully/Instagram

While warm tones are an easy way to play up blue eyes, don't write off those cooler shadows. A silver-y pink shadow like this one creates a more stark contrast that draws attention to the eyes without feeling too bold.

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Soft Sunset

Woman with blue eyes and a soft orange-red eyeshadow look. — @sydbee/Instagram

Oranges and reds can feel intimidating when it comes to eyeshadow, but the bold hues can read like neutrals if done right. In this case, a super blended, soft sunset effect feels like a natural progression that amps up her blue eyes.

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Smoked Out Silver

Woman with blue eyes and silver eyeshadow. — @tobimakeup/Instagram

A silver lid is one of the easiest ways to enhance blue eyes, and we love the way this slate silver gray hits the light. Softly smoke out the color all over and run it along the lash line for a more lived-in, sexy effect.

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Baby Blue on Blue

Woman with blue eyes and baby blue eyeshadow. — @claudiu.burca/Instagram

Do you know what goes well with blue? More blue. Choose the particular shade wisely, as it'll have a direct effect on how your irises look. This shimmering baby blue is perfectly paired with a more neutral peach along the lash line and buffed into the crease.

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Magenta Magic

Woman with blue eyes and magenta eyeshadow and brows. — @roffy_babs/Instagram

A foiled, bold magenta moment is sure to make any eye pop, but it works particularly well with blue eyes. Paired with a matching brow, it's an unstoppable monochromatic makeup look.

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Shiny Sheen

Woman with blue eyes and a soft sheen, shiny eyeshadow look. — @davidrazzano/Instagram

Forget traditional shadow altogether and opt for an eye gloss to really let those big blues do the talking. This ultra-dewy, almost wet finish lets your natural complexion and eyes take center stage. Curl the lashes but hold off on mascara to keep a more natural vibe going.

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Warm Chocolates

Woman with blue eyes and a soft, smoky brown eyeshadow look. — @aniamilczarczyk/Instagram

A warm, smoky chocolate shadow brings those blue eyes into focus, almost framing the iris in a way. Pro tip: Coat lashes with a brown mascara to amplify the effect.

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Duo-Chrome Violet

Woman with blue eyes and a purple duo-chrome eyeshadow. — @isabelle.de.vries/Instagram

A bold violet enhances blue eyes on its own, but it's even better paired with a duo-chrome finish. The glitter specks pick up notes of blue for an even more amplified moment that's seriously show stopping.

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Gray and Yellow

If shades of gray feel a bit, well, basic for your type, try pairing them with a bold yellow shadow. Add in blue eyes and you've got yourself a perfect trio.

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Neon Flick

Woman with blue eyes and a flick of neon orange eyeshadow. — @brittsully/Instagram

If you're looking to pack a punch but low on time, a simple swipe of neon orange liner is sure to do the trick. Pair with a pinky flush on the cheeks and a subtle wash of gold in the inner corners for an easy but effective makeup look.

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Pink and Purple Swirl

Woman with blue eyes and a pink and purple eyeshadow look. — @roffy_babs/Instagram

Get graphic with it. Swirling pink and purple pack a punch, immediately drawing the eye to the area and complementing soft blue eyes to perfection.

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Champagne Smoke

Woman with blue eyes and a smoky champagne eyeshadow look. — @aniamilczarczyk/Instagram

Mixing champagne with deep brown tones can instantly elevate a neutral eyeshadow moment. Each color brings out blue, and on days when you want to keep it simple, you can wear champagne as a solo color. Mix and match to your heart's content—our main tip is to ensure the champagne shadow is in the center of your eyelid.

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Blue Jean Baby

Woman with blue eyes and a light blue eyeshadow. — @roffy_babs/Instagram

A matte blue eye only serves to make blue eyes seem even more, well, blue. Use two slightly different shades, placing the darker one along the center lash line and lid and using the lighter one to buff out the edges and add a pop to the inner corners.

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Wet Green

It doesn't matter what color your eyes are: This look is sure to impress. That being said, it looks particularly cool paired with blue eyes—the glossy deep green and matte purple lip create a cool contrast that works perfectly with those baby blues.

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Seeing Red

Woman with blue eyes and exaggerated red eyelashes and eyeliner. — @davidrazzano/Instagram

Keep the base natural and let the eyes do the talking with a show-stopping red. Stamp a bold red shadow along the lash line before adding on some red falsies and coating the lashes in bright red mascara. You simply can't look away.

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Barbie Pink

Pretty in pink takes on a whole new meaning with this Barbie-inspired eye moment. A graphic, defined shape will create some structure, while a thick black liner helps ground the look.

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'90s Eyes

Woman with blue eyes and a 90s-inspired eyeshadow look. — @alixearle/Instagram

Understated brown tones have a '90s feel, and this type of eyeshadow can make blue eyes pop, as seen here on Alix Earle. For maximum effect, complete your makeup look with clear lip gloss, brown lip liner, and lots of mascara.

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Muted Gray

For a more quiet luxury take on silvery chrome shades, try an allover wash of a matte light gray, as Alexa Chung does here. The understated base allows your blue eyes to truly shine, plus it works well against an array of neutral lipstick options.

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Blue Lines

Woman with blue eyes and a nude and blue eyeshadow look. — @davidrazzano/Instagram

Use a bright blue eyeshadow slightly darker than your eye color to roughly outline the shape of the eyes above the crease and below the lash line. The dramatic graphic shape packs a punch without requiring a full eyeshadow moment.

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Mellow Yellow

Woman with blue eyes and yellow eyeshadow. — @sadiesink/Instagram

Yellow eyeshadow paired with blue eyes is a total showstopper. Who knew? When working with a yellow shadow, it's best to find the undertone that works best with your skin before proceeding. Once you've got that down, apply liberally to eyelids and enjoy the result.

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The Witching Hour

Woman with blue eyes and deep, iridescent purple eyeshadow. — @isabelle.de.vries/Instagram

Purple comes in many variations, and this smoky, shimmery plum look is ideal for blue eyes. Use a pink or purple chrome shade for the highlight along the cheek, under the brow bone, and in the inner corner to add some dimension to the final look.

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Warm Rose

Contrasting your blue eyes with a rich, warm tone is a bold choice that's sure to make them pop. Here, Logan Browning wears a rosy eyeshadow shade, which creates a stunning monochromatic moment in combination with pink lipstick and blush.

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Soft Orange Creamsicle

Woman with blue eyes and soft orange eyeshadow. — @goldenbarbie/Instagram

Orange eyeshadow isn't the same as peach—you get a different result when wearing this color on blue eyes, and you're going to be really happy you tried it. Swipe as much as you want on the lids with your favorite brush for an eyeshadow look you can wear every single day.

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Piece-y Pink

Woman with blue eyes and sparkly pink eyeshadow. — @claudiu.burca/Instagram

Chunky glitter and neon pink? Count us in. An extra bold-eye moment like this looks so good alongside blue eyes. Plus, it is perfectly paired with black liner in the waterline and a subtle smoky wing to help ground the look and play up the vibe.