Your go-to guide for finding the most flattering eye shadow colors, without the overwhelm. This week, we focus on blue and gray eyes.

👀 The Power of the Right Shade

Blue and gray eyes are cool-toned, dreamy, and full of dimension, but the wrong shadow can make them fade into the background. This week, we’re digging into shades that will enhance your eye color, brighten your overall look, and make your eyes the true focal point. 💥

If you've been unsure which tones flatter your eyes best, this week's blog is for you!

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🎨 Quick Refresher on Color Theory

Color theory in makeup is all about using the Color Wheel to find shades that complement or coordinate.

• For blue eyes, warm shades like copper, bronze, and peach make them pop (complementary colors).

• For gray eyes, cool shades like silver, mauve, and navy deepen and define (harmonious shades).

Let dive a little deeper into the hows and whys of these recommended colors.

💙 Blue Eyes – Bring the Brightness

Your eyes already stand out—but the right shadow can make them unforgettable. Warm shades create gorgeous contrast and make that icy blue sparkle. But here's something else to think about!

Just like that perfect blue sweater 👕 makes your blue eyes sparkle, so can eyeshadow shades that mimic your eye color. And blue eyeshadow is currently RED HOT! 🔥🔥🔥

Here’s what to try:

• 🧡 Copper and Peach and coral

• 🌞 Gold and bronze shimmer

• 💜 Soft plum or mauve

• 🌰 Warm brown or espresso

• ✨ Champagne on the inner corners

• 🔷 Tonal shades of blue

Avoid: Icy pastels or cool grays that can wash you out.

🩶 Gray Eyes – Cool, Mysterious & Magical

Gray eyes are rare, often shifting tones depending on the light and colors you wear. The right shadow brings out their natural depth and luminosity. And it can draw out whatever hue you want to rock that day!

Here’s what to try:

• 💜 Mauve or lavender

• 🧊 Cool taupe or greige

• 🟣 Plum and violet

• 🌫 Charcoal and slate

• 💙 Navy blue or silver shimmer

• 🌲 Soft forest green

Avoid: Yellow-toned shadows or warm oranges—they can dull the cool beauty of gray eyes.

My personal picks for gray-eyed beauties are cool shades of purple and lavender and anything silver. Ooo la la!

🛑 Before we move on to my recommended palettes, let talk about seasonal color theory.

Yes, your season (undertone) does matter! But instead of letting it dictate all of your eyeshadow options, consider this suggestion from Color Analyst and Personal Stylist, Dana Hammond.

Dana suggests using your season to help choose your highlight and midtone shades, but feel free to try a complementary color, regardless of undertone), for you accent color.

Does that open up a few new possibilities for you? I bet it does!

🎨 Product Picks for Blue & Gray Eyes

Here are a few of my favorite shadow palettes that are perfect for this week's featured eye colors:

Blue eye palettes

👉 Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette - Warm amber and fiery copper tones intensify the blue in your eyes.
👉 Tarte Tartelette Toasted – Toasty browns and bronzes bring out blue eyes without overpowering. This palette is a combination of mattes, shimmer, and glitter shades.
👉 Morphe 35XO Natural Flirt – Rosy neutrals and soft peachy pinks flatter blue tones beautifully.
👉Charlotte's Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends - Denim Dimension – Universal icy blue shades & tones. This one is limited edition, so grab it fast!

Charlotte Tilbury Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends in Denim Dimension (limited edition).

Gray eye palettes

👉 Lorac Pro Palette Noir – Elegant silvers, charcoals, and plums for a polished cool-toned look that enhances gray eyes.
👉 ColourPop Stone Cold Fox – Ultra-cool Mattes and glimmering Metallics in cool tones.
👉 MAC Connect in Colour Eye Shadow Palette: Encrypted Kryptonite – A smoky-toned palette featuring taupe, plum, and charcoal.
👉Nars Afterglow Tempting Eyeshadow Palette – Shimmery purples and mauves add contrast & brighten gray eyes. Also limited edition. Available while supplies last!

NARS Afterglow Eyeshadow Palette (limited edition)

🛍️ Want Even More?

✅ Grab your FREE printable guide with shade suggestions according to your eye color: https://michellefoxonline.com/make-your-eyes-pop

✅ Browse curated product links on my ShopMy storefront

Blue eyes: https://shopmy.us/collections/1698094

Gray eyes: https://shopmy.us/collections/1698516

Next week, we wrap up the series with green and hazel eyes (and yes, it’s going to be gorgeous 💚)