The Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Blue Eyes

Whether you've been seeing the viral "color wheel test" all over your TikTok feed or are just looking for a way to highlight your favorite feature, you may already be aware that certain colors help bring out blue eyes better than others.

While the colors you wear can have some amount of impact, one thing that can really make the blue in your eyes seem as bright as can be is actually your eyeshadow. With that said, not all palettes are equally as potent for making your eyes pop. So, to save you the stress of searching, we've put together a list of the best eyeshadow palettes for blue eyes so you can start to see the benefits as soon as possible.

First, What Colors Are Best for Blue Eyes?

To recommend the best eyeshadow palettes for your blue eyes, we first have to explain why these palettes are the best. Essentially, it's all based in color theory, which highlights the "opposites attract" nature of colors. For blue eyes, warm browns (especially those with undertones that lean red) are especially effective at enhancing the natural hue of your ocean-esque eyes. On the other hand, cool tones are usually recommended against, as these tones simply blend with your eyes instead of making them stand out most. Now that we have that covered, here are the palettes we think are worth shopping if you're ready to dazzle with your natural eye color:

 

tarte's Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette: $45

Cult-favorite clean beauty brand tarte has so many eyeshadow palettes that are ideal for blue eyes that we found it difficult to highlight just one, but we chose their iconic Toasted palette for its selection of shades that are all ideal for making blue eyes really shine. Seriously, each color in this 12-pack palette may as well have been curated specifically for your eye color, and the shade range is diverse enough to take you from your everyday eye looks to total showstopping moments made to impress.

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Revolution Beauty's Mini Chocolate Shadow Palette: $7

A revolutionary (pun intended) set of shades that highlights your eye color at the same price as your favorite large oat milk latte? Nope, it's not too good to be true. Thank Revolution Beauty London for their travel-friendly set of chocolate brown shades, which are perfectly suited for blue eyes and perfectly packable to keep on your for after-class touchups and sleepovers alike.

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Too Faced's Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Palette: $25

Speaking of lattes, what could be better than a palette that emulates your favorite fall delight? Nothing if you ask us, especially when it's as versatile as this Pumpkin Spice: Second Slice palette from Too Faced. But you'll want to scoop up a slice of this 18-pack of orange-brown colors soon, as it's on sale and likely won't last long (just like your grandma's homemade pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving).

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NYX's Ultimate Color Palette: $18

A 16-pan palette of must-have shades that you can get at your nearest drugstore sounds like a dream, but NYX has made it a reality with their Ultimate Color Palette of pro-level shadows. "Ultimate Queen" is the color to choose for highlighting blue eyes, as it includes an array of colors that are all well-suited for showing off the many hues hidden within your irises and is great for going as dramatic or everyday as you like.

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Glossier's Mini Monochromes Essential Eyeshadow Trio: $22

This trio of shades from beloved beauty brand Glossier may be small, but it sure does pack a punch for its petite size. The "Mesa" color option is ideal for blue eyes of every kind, and the palette offers a variation of shimmery and matte options to fit whatever you're feeling that day.

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Bakeup's Desert Road Trip Palm Palette: $24

Say hello to your new travel makeup bestie, courtesy of Bakeup. This five-star palette is small enough to throw in your purse, but the shades are fantastic enough to layer into any look your heart desires. Plus, the warm neutrals are a great way to make the blue in your eyes pop without going overboard, making this one your new everyday favorite.

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Makeup by Mario's Master Matte's Eyeshadow Palette: $50

If you find that you're always skipping the shimmery shades in your palettes, it's time to invest in a high-quality matte palette that gives you everything you need all in one ultimate package. The colors are absolutely gorgeous, and you'll find everything from ultra-pale shades to highlight your inner corners and brow bone to deep browns and even black to add some smoky depth to your going-out looks. It does all of that while complementing what you already have going with your natural blue eyes, making it a must-have for every season of the year.

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Now that you know what makes your blue eyes look as beautiful as can be, it's time to start experimenting with shades and seeing for yourself how dazzling color theory can be. And for some extra items you'll want to add to your cart while you're at it, click HERE for a few of our favorite summer makeup must-haves.