The 80s called, and they want their makeup back! That's right - beautiful blue makeup is totally on trend right now, and if you haven't been bold enough to try it yet, now's the time! It's fun to play with color, and these are the products you can use to get your 80s on.
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1. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Periwinkle
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Price: $22 at sephora.com
If this hue's just not for you, no worries: there are two other shades in this line, both a little darker, Cobalt and Indigo.
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2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Radium
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Price: $19 at sephora.com
This peacock blue is all about the shimmer and shine. One quick swipe gives just a hint of color; for a more pigmented look, apply a few more layers.
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4. MAKE up for EVER Artist Shadow Eyeshadow and Powder Blush in ME216
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Price: $21 at sephora.com
This dark metallic blue is just gorgeous, ideal for a colorful spin on the smokey eye, no?
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5. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Chaos
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Price: $20 at sephora.com
This bright blue liner really does last all day and all night, and the hue is perfect for trying the blue makeup trend, the electric eye trend, and the graphic liner trend, all three at once!
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"Enhancing your beauty doesn't always mean going for the glossy look. More ladies now see the allure of a shine-free finish. With the right tools and techniques, you can also achieve a flawless, subtle glow. Learn how to master this trend by following these incredible matte makeup tutorials. Enhance your natural complexion without the unnecessary flash."
6. Buxom Eyeshadow Bar Single Eyeshadow in Schmooze
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Price: $12 at sephora.com
Add this lush shimmering turquoise to your shadow palette and bask in the glory of a perfect springtime look.
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7. Marc Jacobs Beauty Twinkle Pop Stick Eyeshadow in Shoshanna
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Price: $28 at sephora.com
We all love mermaid hair, so why not try mermaid makeup? This two-in-one liner and shadow adds just the right color to start your own trend.
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8. Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow in Paranoid
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Price: $21 at sephora.com
This is the most pigmented, brightest blue in the world, I'm pretty sure. It wears soft, but looks metallic. So glam!
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9. MILK MAKEUP Eye Pigment in Sesh
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Price: $24 at sephora.com
I love the convenience of shadow in a tube, and this color is so pretty! A quick dab, and you're ready for your own photo sesh.
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10. SEPHORA+PANTONE UNIVERSE Color of the Year Matte Lipstick
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Price: $18 at sephora.com
In the 80s, the blue makeup trend was just for eyes, but we've come a long way, baby! Let's try blue for our lips... why not?
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11. Diorshow Mascara in Blue
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Price: $27.50 at sephora.com
YOU GUYS! They make my fave mascara in blue, so now there's a subtle way to try the trend.
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12. Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in Metallic Cobalt
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Price: $32 at sephora.com
This shadow gives you a foil look, just as luxe and shiny as the name implies.
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13. Surratt Beauty Prismatique Eyes in Visual Eyes
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Price: $38 at sephora.com
This little duo looks purple, but it's really more blue in real life, and it's fab because you get both the matte and the shimmer shadow.
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14. NARS Single Eye Shadow in Outremer
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Price: $25 at sephora.com
Use your thinnest brush and apply this as a liner, in a second little flick to turn your everyday cateye into something truly special.
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15. Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Silk Eye Shadow in Blast of Blue
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Price: $34 at sephora.com
It's really hard to find this shadow in stock, so if you see it, snag it quick - you'll be so glad you did! It's another subtle way to play with color, totally office-appropriate.
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16. MAKE up for EVER Aqua Cream in Paste LBlue
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Price: $23 at sephora.com
This shadow really glides on soft, but stays all day, without smudging or creasing.
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17. YSL Full Metal Shadow in Wet Blue
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Price: $30 at sephora.com
I love the applicator for this shadow, and the color really does look wet, long after it's dried. So unique!
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18. SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful by Craig & Karl in Bowery Blues
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Price: $7 at sephora.com
Want to try two colors at once, get a great brand, and pay drug-store prices? This is the shadow duo for you.
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19. CLINIQUE Lid Pop in Surf Pop
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Price: $17 at sephora.com
The little flower design is almost too pretty to ruin by using this shadow... almost!
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20. Kat Von D Ink Liner in Nietzsche
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Price: $19 at sephora.com
I love waterproof liquid liner for creating a cateye, and this pale blue liner would be perfect for daring date night makeup.
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21. Laura Mercier Fairy Dust Eye Shimmer in Crushed Lapis
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Price: $28 at sephora.com
Wear this alone, or layer it over another neutral shadow for a hint of shimmering blue.
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