It looks like makeup goals are set to go sky-high this time of year. There was a time in the late ‘90s when blue eye makeup reigned supreme. While the obsession did eventually die down, thanks to HBO’s Euphoria, frosted blue shades are back are taking over again. And, if you’re looking to test out this new beauty trend, take inspiration from Ananya Pandey’s recent IG post. Her icy blue eyeshadow, debuted yesterday in a photo dumb, straddles the invisible line between the end of winter, and the start of summer. This pretty pop of icy blue eyeshadow has hot girl summer written all over it.
The beauty of a blue eyeshadow is that it can be amped up for added drama, or kept fresh and low-key like Ananya’s. Whether you opt for a sheer veil of a duck egg shade or a full-on cobalt blue disco hue, the world of blue eyeshadow is yours for the taking. Pandey teamed hers with glossy skin, bold brows, and a face full of nude hues; that is, the perfect nude lipstick, a neutral-toned blush, and some gentle contouring for a look that makes heads turn. Blue eyeshadow is the power move, and it feels hella new and cool for summer. Want to try it yourself? Here’s an easy guide to recreate her beauty look. By the end, we promise you’ll be adding some blue eye makeup to your cart.
Ananya Pandey Has Nailed The Summer-Ready Statement Eye
Step 1: A Base That’s Too Pretty For Words
Before you start, make sure your skin is cleansed and ready. Massage a rich moisturizer into the skin until it’s absorbed. Apply an illuminating primer all over the face. Next, buff a creamy foundation in thin layers. Choose one that offers a luminous finish. Dot a little concealer under the eyes and on any blemishes you may want to cover. Then blend seamlessly.
Step 2: ‘Coz Eyebrows Are 90% Of Your Selfie
To create Ananya’s brows, begin by brushing your hair with a spoolie. Then, use a powder with a small angled brush to fill any gaps – apply the lighter shade in the inner third of the eyebrow and the darker one for the rest, taking care to define the arches and ends of the brows.
Step 3: Bolt From The Blue!
When it comes to eyeshadow, seek out tinted eyeshadow with a soft, shimmery finish and those with a more delicate colour pay off. Ananya’s duck blue eyeshadow is perf for folks who like to keep things minimal. In contrast to the regular eyeshadow application, this eye makeup look involves smudging it out to form a cat-eye. So grab a blue eyeshadow and use a precise brush to trace it as cat eyeliner. Then, apply it all over your eyelids. Take a kohl liner to apply it along the upper lash line.
Step 4: For Next-Level Lift, Length, And Volume
Curl your lashes and apply two coats of volumising mascara on both top and bottom lashes.
Step 5: Seamless Contour = Our Kind Of Vibe
When contouring, take a creamy contour stick and use an angled brush to contour your face. Apply it along the hollows under your cheekbones, then flip the brush over and use the clean side to blend away the harsh edges to ace a seamless contour.
Step 6: Nail That Glossy, Party-Ready Skin
We suggest using a cream blush on the apple of your cheeks, directed towards your temples. For the most natural effect, apply a liquid highlighter with a damp beauty sponge.
Step 7: Take Over The Pout Game!
Sweep on a balmy nude lipstick to complete the look.
The blue eye makeup feels hella new and cool for summer!
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