Make a splash this summer with brilliant shades of blue from lash to toe
Bold blue is the name of the game this summer, be it cobalt, turquoise or periwinkle. It’s time to take advantage and make an audacious splash with shades from the sea to the sky before things mellow back out for fall.
1. Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow in Tenacious Teal
Just like a tattoo, this electric teal cream gel with so-called “ink technology” is guaranteed to hold tight and be vibrant on the lids for hours on end. $6.99
2. NARS ‘Larger than Life’ Long Wear Eyeliner in Abbey Road
Look no farther if you want creamy, long-lasting liner that goes on like silk and rivals the most turquoise seas in the world. NARS’ formula offers a convenient twist-up delivery and built-in sharpener for a precise line every time. $23
3. Tom Ford Private Blend Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum
A splash of this citrusy, floral, amber aroma will instantly transport you (and those lucky enough to catch of whiff) to a sandy beach for a mini vacation. $205
4. Deborah Lippmann Glitter Nail Color in Across The Universe
Journey to the depths of space with just a couple glimmering, shimmering swipes of navy blue and metallic green varnish. $18
5. Estée Lauder ‘Sumptuous Extreme’ Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Extreme Indigo
Though it masquerades as mascara, we’re pretty sure this is actually a magic wand that, upon use, will put anyone looking into your eyes under an immediate spell. With three interlocking high-volume fibers, conditioning lash-advancing vitamin complex and bright eye-opening color, it’s no a pick-me-up for the whole face. $25
Whether applied wet or dry, this baked, smudge-resistant, lightweight and richly pigmented shadow will bring dimension to your peepers and make them pop without looking garish. $22
7. Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Powder Brush
Not only will this fantastic contouring Kabuki-style powder brush keep your bronzer in place well past midnight, but the fun midnight-blue bristles are designed to pick up the perfect amount of Terra Azzurra powder. The cute printed case is also a bonus. $43
8. Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Curacao
Give the flashy fishies in the ocean a run for their money in this waterproof multi-pearl sparkle liquid liner. Application is a breeze thanks to the soft sponge-tip applicator, while a special polymer adheres the glitter and pigment for all-day wear. $22
9. MAC by Beth Ditto Shade & Smoke Shadow/Liner in Drag and Strip
This two-in-one liner and shadow duo’s sky-blue cream shadow and dark navy liner will take you seamlessly from day to night in a moody veil of blue for a versatile smoky eye that is a step up from basic black. $22
10. Make Up For Ever Glitters in Blue
Uses for this brilliant blue pixie dust-like glitter are limited only by your imagination and will take you back to the happy days of youth, filled with creativity and arts and crafts. $14
11. Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Teeny
Essie has been producing high-quality polish in stunning shades for years, and this light cornflower blue hue in their rainbow-y Bikini So Teeny summer collection is no exception. $8
12. Dior Diorshow New Look Mascara in Blue
The superstar of the mascara world, Diorshow, is back and better than ever, promising to deliver more volume-enhancing action along with a serum that thickens, separates and extends to new lengths. The new nano brush captures and coats each lash, even those pesky tiny ones hiding away at the corners. $28.50
—Madeline Morris
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