Bluer than blue
Monday, August 16, 2010 at 12:03PM I'm into blue lately, light blues in particular. It's a peaceful, non-intrusive color that can easily be matched with other colors. For this look, I used light blue, an electric royal blue, taupe, and silver eyeshadows. It's a bit loud, but still wearable!
I used my Dollface 88-color palette since I haven't been giving it any love lately. I love Urban Decay, but I also love the choices available in my Dollface palette. With the right primer, the eyeshadows look a lot better.
I made a tutorial for those who are interested in copping this look!
Step 1: Do the ground work. Prime your face with concealer, foundation, eyebrow powder, and eyeshadow primer. I used the Revon Naturals concealer, Shiseiso Supplist foundation, In2It brow powder, and Urban Decay Primer Potion.
Step 2: Pat light blue eyeshadow on the inner half of your lid.
Step 3: Pat a darker blue eyeshadow on the outer half. Make sure that both shadows are well blended.
Step 4: Apply a shimmery or matte taupe on your crease. Blend it in with the colors and ever so subtly wing it out. I use a slightly pointed domed brush to do this. The taupe tones down the bright blues! If you want something smokier, gray or black eyeshadow are also good crease colors.
Step 5: Apple sheer silver eyeshadow on top of the light blue one. This brightens your eyes and gives the illusion of a deeper crease.
Step 6: Apply mascara and eyeliner. I used Clinique High Impact Mascara and MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack. Finished product -
Step 7: Do the rest of the face. To contour, I used MAC Cheek and Cheerful. For a slight blush, Shu Uemura Glow On in Amber. For my lips, I used NYX Lips lipstick in Love Angel. It's a gorgeous milky pink!
Mineralized Skin Finish in Cheek and Cheerful
Ta-dah!
So what do you think? Do you wear blue eyeshadow, or are you intimidated by the color? Let me know in the comments!
Reader Comments (10)
love it! i think it's perfect for my morena skin tone! i'm gonna try this soon! thanks liz!
It's gorgeous! I'm in love with the lipstick! :)
I am in love with Love Angel! It's so bagay with your outfit yesterday :)
like, like, like, like the look...:)
@sunmom im sure it'll look smashing on you! ;) love the eyeshadow combos you posted on your blog.
@isha thank you! it's prettier in person. doesnt look like much in the tube, but when apply, its a nude, milkish pink. a nice take on the pink lip trend.
@kira thanks!!
@apple so hihi salamat.
I lohohohove how you look like you're glowing. <3
I love blue eyeshadow! Although I use it with grays and silvers to tone down the color :)
@ Nic salamat ng marami!!! like i said in my other comment, salamat sa Pond's, Dr Jart, at Shiseido. lol.
@ Mara it's such a flattering color no? but definitely should be used in moderation for everyday looks. post ka naman ng looks mo!
you look lovely! :D
i love the photos of you. i should be away from the comp right now and studying but your pics just made me smile :D
Thanks Geli! :D good luck with your exams!