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.”
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.”
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
SHOP INGÉNUE BLUE
Tilt is the perfect frosty light blue eye shadow for the look.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
M·A·CStack Mascara
$65.00
MEGA
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
HOW TO WEAR INGÉNUE BLUE EYE SHADOW
LOOK 1: Steal the spotlight with blue M·A·C eye shadow hues.
- Prep lids with Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base.
- Sweep Eye Shadow in Tilt onto lids using a 242S Shader Brush bringing along lower lash lines.
Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
$58.00
A shadow primer specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
242S Shader
$72.00
A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
286S Duo Fibre Tapered
$72.00
A duo-fibre brush that provides a sheer, more controlled application of eye shadow.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
M·A·CStack Mascara
$65.00
MEGA
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
M·A·CXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
$46.00
A silky matte lipstick with full-coverage, pigment-rich colour and 12 hours of comfortable wear.
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
$46.00
A plumping gloss stick that nourishes and conditions lips with translucent colour and non-sticky shine.
Blue eye shadow looks cool in every decade.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
LOOK 2: Refresh your routine with blue eye shadow looks meant for the limelight.
- Prep lids with Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base.
- Sweep Eye Shadow in Tilt onto lids using a 242S Shader Brush, bringing along lower lash lines.
Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
$58.00
A shadow primer specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
242S Shader
$72.00
A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
286S Duo Fibre Tapered
$72.00
A duo-fibre brush that provides a sheer, more controlled application of eye shadow.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
M·A·CStack Mascara
$65.00
MEGA
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
Lip Pencil
$46.00
An ultra-precise lip liner in a wide range of creamy shades designed for shaping, lining or filing in lips.
M·A·CXIMAL SILKY MATTE LIPSTICK
$46.00
A silky matte lipstick with full-coverage, pigment-rich colour and 12 hours of comfortable wear.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
$51.00
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.
- Prep lids with Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base.
- Sweep Eye Shadow in Tilt onto lids using a 242S Shader Brush, bringing along lower lash lines.
Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
$58.00
A shadow primer specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup.
Eye Shadow
$41.00
A saturated pressed powder eye shadow in four textures featuring even more pigment-packed payoff.
242S Shader
$72.00
A firm brush shaped for the smooth, even application of powder or emollient products.
M·A·CStack Mascara
$65.00
MEGA
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a bigger brush that delivers instant volume and is ideal for longer or upper lashes.
MICRO
A continuously buildable mascara that stacks on infinite layers of volume and length, with a smaller brush that delivers ultra-precise application and is ideal for shorter or lower lashes.
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
$51.00
A liquid lipstick that provides a rush of pigment-soaked colour in a velvety, mattest matte finish.
