Blue makeup is back! 2 very different takes on this season’s boldest trend

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Like most people, the mere mention of blue eye makeup conjures up images of frosty, powdered shades of cerulean done up in a tacky ‘80s manner. The Fall runways, however, had a totally different take on blue for eyes. The hits of blue seen at Céline, Dior et al took on many forms that sometimes skewed a bit surreal, but the takeaway is that blue eye makeup is ready to be embraced in the everyday.

If you prefer something a bit more sleek, there’s a graphic cobalt cat eye, or for a night on the town, try a smoked-out sapphire look. Both are easy to achieve in a couple steps, so let’s hop to it.

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The cobalt cat eye Step one: To ensure your bright hue adheres and stays as crisp as possible, start by applying an eyeshadow primer all over the lid. I used Nars’ Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($31, sephora.ca)