We don’t know if it’s the White Walker frenzy or the rise of adventurous eyeliner, but everyone is obsessed with ocean blue eyes. Blue eyeshadow has been around forever, but water-colored shades are cooler alternatives. Unlike darker blues, these calming shades work great with a range of other colors.
Tropical-inspired eyes are heating up this season. You can opt for a liquid pen liner for a precise cat eye or go with broader strokes with mineral shadows. Or just mix things up with subtly darker shades.
Looking for some inspo? Here are the best water-colored eye makeup looks both Instagram and the runways have to offer.
Teal eye makeup is stealing everyone's thunder
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Who Started the Trend?
Missoni was arguably the first to feature tropical-themed eyes at its Spring 2018 show. While blue eyeshadow was already trending, it totally cleared the way for a cooler palette.
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Make Waves With Aqua
An enveloping broad aqua slick is so dramatic yet so breezy. Plus, wide strokes are a huge Instagram hit.
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Who Needs Liner?
Applying eyeliner is honestly a big hassle in spring. But an electric eyeshadow base and a dash of teal actually lets us ditch liners altogether.
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It's a Match
Matching mascara to your liner is a cool trick for spring. Opt for liquid shadows instead of powdered ones since they settle sooner.
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The Right Combination
Enhance the aqua effect by adding one or two other spring-affiliated shades.
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