If you think blue eyeliner belongs in the '80s alongside fluffy bangs, think again: Eye makeup trends for spring are heavy on the blue. To ensure your look is current (and not a Mimi Bobeck throwback), makeup artist Vanessa Jarman suggests using a matte liner. The rest is up to you, whether that involves electric blue or dark navy, a thick cat eye or a barley-there swipe. Finish with a neutral lip colour, and stick to subtle accessories.
If you want to make a statement:
Amp up the look — say, for a Friday night out — with a bright blue hue. We like Nars Eye Paint in Solomon Islands ($36).
If you'd rather play it safe:
For an office-appropriate look, go with a dark navy liner, such as L'Oréal Paris Silkissime by Infallible Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue ($12).
For more runway inspiration, check out the looks below:
Get the look: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil in Lustrous Sapphire, $12.
Get the look: Nars Eye Paint in Solomon Islands, $36. Nars #46 Push Eyeliner Brush, $40.
Get the look: M.A.C Chromaline in Pure White, Hi-Def Cyan and Primary Yellow (all three mixed together to create a custom blue eyeliner), $24 each.
Get the look: Nars Eye Paint in Solomon Islands, $36. Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in Cressida, $36.
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