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I wasn't too sure I could do blue shadow. I typically like to stick with plums, lavenders, greys, and pinks. But blue? Isn't that something that only works in fashion shoots where a professional applies it and the effect is often too garish and bold for the everyday? Well, using Revlon Colorstay's 12-Hour Eyeshadow Quad in Stonewash Denim, I decided to find out if I could use the entire compact to create a wearable look for the normal woman on any given day. This was the result:

I was really surprised at how wearable these colors were. Though I used each of the 4 colors in this quad, they blended together and highlighted appropriately in a way that didn't overpower my eyes.

Some Things to Remember When Wearing Blue Shadow:

*Be age-appropriate. If you're younger, you can get away with brighter and bolder hues as well as glittery colors. Soft and muted shades are good for anyone.
*Only go halfway up the lid with blue. In this set, I only used the lightest icy shade as a highlighter from the crease to my brow bone. If you extend the darker blue shades higher than your crease (unless you are going for a truly dramatic nighttime look), people will not see your pretty eyes, they'll see BLUE EYESHADOW!
*Use a light hand. As much of a fan as I am of makeup brushes, I usually use my fingertip to apply shadow. I feel like I have more control over where the color goes that way. (Except that I use the pointed sponge applicators to apply shadow as liner under the lower lashes.) However you apply, start with less and then you can always add. It's EASY to get a heavy look with blue, so start conservatively.
*Go with a neutral or pale lip shade. Again, unless your goal is to create a lot of drama with your look, blue shadow is enough of a statement to make with your color. Don't overwhelm what can be a simple, pretty look with a standout eye color AND a bold lip color.