HOW TO GET THE INGÉNUE BLUE EYE
SHADOW LOOK

August 6, 2024 by Cat Quinn
Throughout the history of cinema, blue eye shadow looks have become a calling card for innocent ingénues. But blue makeup looks – and the famous characters who wear them – shouldn’t be underestimated. “From seedy glamour to living-on-the-fringe ingénues, blue makeup is a symbol of defiant decadence and underground allure,” says Terry Barber, M·A·C Creative Director of Makeup Artistry.

Pro Makeup Artists have long turned to M·A·C eye shadow to create these standout moments in film and television. The studio-quality pigments show up boldly on screen, last for hours and come in a range of shades to represent every emotion. “Our blue eye shadows walk the line perfectly between retro and contemporary,” says Barber. “Eye Shadow in Tilt – a light blue eye shadow – is the perfect example. It feels like a coming-of-age blue.”

To get the Ingénue Blue look, choose the aesthetic you want to emulate and sweep a bold wash of blue eye shadow over your lids. “There’s a punk attitude or wittiness to wearing blue makeup,” says Barber. “It’s someone wearing it for themselves, not for the approval of others.”
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Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
SHOP INGÉNUE BLUE
Tilt is the perfect frosty light blue eye shadow for the look.
“EYE SHADOW IN TILT FEELS LIKE A
COMING-OF-AGE BLUE.”
—TERRY BARBER, M·A·C CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAKEUP ARTISTRY
Channel an on-screen ingénue with light blue eye shadow.
Ella wears Eye Shadow in Tilt and M·A·CStack Mascara.
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Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
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M·A·CStack Mascara
CA $39.00
An endlessly buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length.

HOW TO WEAR INGÉNUE BLUE EYE SHADOW

LOOK 1: Steal the spotlight with blue M·A·C eye shadow hues.

  1. Prep lids with Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base.
  2. Sweep Eye Shadow in Tilt onto lids using a 242S Shader Brush bringing along lower lash lines.
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Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
CA $39.00
A shadow primer specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
(487)
Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
242 Synthetic Shader Brush
CA $40.00
A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
  1. Using a 286S Duo Fibre Tapered Brush, define creases and lash lines with Eye Shadow in In The Shadows.
  2. Line upper lash lines using Brushstroke 24-Hour Liner in Brushblack.
  3. Coat lashes with a generous amount of M·A·CStack Mascara , pinching bottom lashes together using tweezers for a spiked effect.
286 Synthetic Duo Fibre Tapered Brush
CA $49.00
A duo-fibre brush for applying and blending soft washes of colour of any eye shadow or concealer.
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Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
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Brushstroke 24-Hour Liner
CA $35.00
A liquid eye liner pen with a precision brush tip that wears strong all day long for 24 hours.
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M·A·CStack Mascara
CA $39.00
An endlessly buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length.
  1. Tap on M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Sugar Dada, then top with Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick in Clear.
M·A·CXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
CA $33.00
A silky matte lipstick that delivers 12 hours of full-coverage colour and eight hours of moisture.
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
CA $32.00
A plumping gloss stick that nourishes and conditions lips with translucent colour and non-sticky shine.
Blue eye shadow looks cool in every decade.
Aminata wears Eye Shadow in Tilt.
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Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.

LOOK 2: Refresh your routine with blue eye shadow looks meant for the limelight.

  1. Prep lids with Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base.
  2. Sweep Eye Shadow in Tilt onto lids using a 242S Shader Brush, bringing along lower lash lines.
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Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
CA $39.00
A shadow primer specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
(487)
Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
242 Synthetic Shader Brush
CA $40.00
A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
  1. Using a 286S Duo Fibre Tapered Brush, define creases and lash lines with Eye Shadow in In The Shadows.
  2. Tightline lash lines using Eye Kohl in Feline.
  3. Coat lashes with a generous amount of M·A·CStack Mascara, then add M·A·C Lash / 81 Charmer Lash for a winged-out effect.
286 Synthetic Duo Fibre Tapered Brush
CA $49.00
A duo-fibre brush for applying and blending soft washes of colour of any eye shadow or concealer.
(487)
Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
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Eye Kohl
CA $31.00
An eye liner with rich colour and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.
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M·A·CStack Mascara
CA $39.00
An endlessly buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length.
M·A·C LASH / 81 Charmer Lash
CA $20.00
A pair of fanned, banded clustered lashes for the natural flirt.
  1. Line lips using Lip Pencil in Chestnut, then tap M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Warm Teddy onto centre of lips.
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Lip Pencil
CA $32.00
A pencil in a wide range of colours designed for shaping, lining or filling in lips.
M·A·CXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
CA $33.00
A silky matte lipstick that delivers 12 hours of full-coverage colour and eight hours of moisture.
Paired with red lipstick, Ingénue Blue takes on new attitude.
Jake wears Eye Shadow in Tilt and Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Feels So Grand.
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Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
CA $34.00
A liquid lipstick that provides a rush of pigment-soaked colour in a velvety, mattest matte finish.

LOOK 3: Set aside your neutral hues and let light blue eye shadow take centre stage.

  1. Prep lids with Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base.
  2. Sweep Eye Shadow in Tilt onto lids using a 242S Shader Brush, bringing along lower lash lines.
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Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
CA $39.00
A shadow primer specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
(487)
Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
242 Synthetic Shader Brush
CA $40.00
A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
  1. Using the same brush, define creases and lash lines with Eye Shadow in Cobalt.
  2. Tightline lash lines using Eye Kohl in Feline.
  3. Coat lashes with a generous amount of M·A·CStack Mascara , then add M·A·C Lash / 81 Charmer Lash for a winged-out effect.
(487)
Eye Shadow
CA $32.00
A highly pigmented powder that applies evenly and blends well.
(98)
Eye Kohl
CA $31.00
An eye liner with rich colour and a silky smooth, matte/pearl finish.
(338)
M·A·CStack Mascara
CA $39.00
An endlessly buildable, clump-resistant mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length.
M·A·C LASH / 81 Charmer Lash
CA $20.00
A pair of fanned, banded clustered lashes for the natural flirt.
  1. Smooth on Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Feels So Grand.
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
CA $34.00
A liquid lipstick that provides a rush of pigment-soaked colour in a velvety, mattest matte finish.
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HOW TO GET THE INGÉNUE BLUE EYE SHADOW LOOK

August 6, 2024 by Cat Quinn

 

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