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40 Summer Eye Makeup Looks That We Can't Stop Staring At

When it comes to eye makeup, here's our mantra—the brighter the better. No matter how light or dark your skin tone, there's no reason to shy away from bold, saturated hues. We promise, it won't distract just attract (attention that is!) These incredible, refreshingly unexpected 40 looks will get you inspired to try something new perhaps even beyond summer.

By Janell M. Hickman · June 3, 2016October 27, 2020
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Pretty in Purple: Kelly Rowland

When it comes to eye makeup, here’s our mantra—the brighter the better. No matter how light or dark your skin tone, there’s no reason to shy away from bold, saturated hues. We promise, it won’t distract just attract (attention that is!) These incredible, refreshingly unexpected 40 looks will get you inspired to try something new perhaps even beyond summer.

 

Kelly Rowland  certainly knows how to make a red carpet beauty statement.

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Pretty in Purple: Tashiana Washington

Blend several shade of purple together for a big night out. Don’t forget a finishing touch of volumizing mascara.

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03
Pretty in Purple: Keri Hilson

The creator of the “Pretty Girl Rock” stuns in a smoky purple eye.

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04
Silver Siren: Justine Skye

Complement your rich, cocoa skin with pop of silver and a nude lip.

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05
Silver Siren: Zoë Kravitz

We love this risky-but-perfect execution of a silvery-white smoky eye (who knew?!)

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Silver Siren: Adrienne Bailon

“The Real” co-host looks almost doll-like with mod makeup and out-to-there lashes.

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Silver Siren: Kelis

Frosty white shadow has never looked better. A touch of black liner makes it super modern.

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Tickled Pink: Uzo Aduba

Aduba channels the bronze goddess she is with a mix of pinks and golds.

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Tickled Pink: Wendy Raquel Robinson

Pink can be a great alternative base instead of brown or beige.

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Jennifer Lopez, 47
Aside from being in optimal shape from dancing and working out, J.Lo also credits getting sleep to keeping her youthful. “I try to always to get as much sleep as I can so that I can start the day well rested and do my morning meditation and affirmations.”
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Green Light: Jada Pinkett-Smith

Mrs. Smith puts the emphasis on her hazel eyes with a glam green shadow.

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Green Light: Solange

Not one to be afraid to take a risk, Solange matches her shadow to her ensemble.

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Green Light: Gabourey Sidibe

Complement your colors by mixing in everyday hues like chocolate brown to tone it down.

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Green Light: Sanaa Lathan

This ageless beauty keep it simple with a slight touch of green.

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Green Light: Leona Lewis

Not ready to commit to a full shadow? A swipe of hunter green underneath your waterline does the trick.

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Green Light: Nicki Minaj

Nicki may have undergone a make-under since this picture was captured, but we’re still fans!

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Clockwork Orange: Tia Mowry-Hardrict

Nail your evening look with a smoky brown eye and subtle touches of peach.

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Clockwork Orange: Lupita Nyong’o

A juicy glossy lip is the perfect complement to a Dreamsicle-inspired eye.

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Clockwork Orange: Porsha Williams

Feminine pink meets unexpected orange on one of Bravo’s biggest personalities.

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Clockwork Orange: Kat Graham

Don’t be afraid to test out a risk-taking combo like orange shadow with a deep berry lip.

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21
Gold Standard: Selita Ebanks

Sweet kisses, micro-bangs, and a touch of pink shadow is right on trend.

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Gold Standard: Toni Braxton

The original queen of R&B is definitely breaking a few hearts on (and off) the red carpet.

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Gold Standard: Tinashe

Play up your features like Tinashae by treating gold like a new neutral.

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Gold Standard: Jennifer Hudson

This former “Dreamgirl” expertly contrasted her shadow with a matte coral lip.

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Gold Standard: Tika Sumpter

A touch of smoke will light your entire look on fire!

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Gold Standard: Grace Gealey

Listen, this gorgeous look could conquer an empire—or at least land Grace a beauty contract!

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Gold Standard: Naturi Naughton

: Red and gold goes well beyond the holiday—it’s a seasonless pair

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Gold Standard: Jessica White

Channel a supermodel glow with golden shadow to accentuate your eyes.

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Blue Note: Jourdan Dunn

The supermodel and mom proves we could totally rock this at the beach (if we wanted)

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Blue Note: Garcelle Beauvais

Beauvais is another ageless beauty who knows how to work in any color.

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Blue Note: Danielle Brooks

Another winning look by Brooks with a beige-aqua combo we can’t wait to copy.

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Blue Note: Regina Hall

Really make your eyes pop with a subtle brown-to-blue ombré option.

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Blue Note: Nene Leakes

The reigning queen of reality TV gives just enough of a hint of aqua.

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Blue Note: Amandla Stenberg

Amandla’s funky style commands a bold beauty look like this.

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Blue Note: Kerry Washington

Dabble in electric hues like “Scandal’s” leading lady for an unforgettable look.

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Blue Note: Keyshia Cole

Pastels don’t look dated when paired with fresh bronze skin and glossy lips.

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Blue Note: Willow Smith

Take your standard cateye to new levels with a swipe of electric blue.

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38
Red Hot: Joan Smalls

The catwalk queen shows us how to wear red in a sophisticated way.

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Red Hot: Rita Ora

Why not match your lipstick to your eyeshadow like Ora?

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Red Hot: Rihanna

How can we forget this super edgy look from the style chameleon herself?

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