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27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That'll Cure The Blizzard Blues

Say goodbye to the smoky eye!
27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

We’re in the home stretch of winter, so cue the pastels and floral prints: spring is on the horizon!  Not only is it time to swap out your wintry threads for a fresh new wardrobe, the occasion to revamp your makeup has also arrived.

By now, you’re probably grown bored to death with dark lipsticks and smoky eyes, but don’t despair. We’ve previewed next season’s beauty trends and they’re sure to impress.

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Spring is set to deliver lots of color and we can’t wait to dust it onto our eyelids. We’ve spotted everything, from electrifying eyeliners to popping pigments, and beautiful blue hues that literally made us squeal.

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There’s even a seasonable eyeshadow trend for the girl who’s afraid of color. For a sneak peek and lesson on how to rock these spring looks, click through the gallery below.

 

01
Lupita Nyong’o

Go vibrant and monochromatic like the award-winning actress. 

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Larry Busacca
02
Rihanna

White eyeshadow also creates a more youthful appearance.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Dave J Hogan
03
Aja Naomi King

Trade in your smoky black shadow for an electric blue hue instead. 

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Steve Granitz
04
Kerry Washington

You can also dust teal on your eyelids like Kerry Washington.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Jon Kopaloff
05
Amandla Stenberg

Proof that pink eyeshadow pretty and playful.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
John Sciulli
06
Kelly Rowland

Pink hues are ultra-flattering on deep skin tones. Kelly shows us how to slay the trend.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
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07
Keri Hilson

This gilded look is perfect.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Araya Diaz
08
Selita Ebanks

Apply to your upper and lower lash line like Selita E. Banks.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Jon Kopaloff
09
Tinashe

Skip heavy contouring. If you want drama, go for a fun pink shadow like Tinashe.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Dan MacMedan
10
Yime Alade

The singer’s bright pink lids and pout is how you do spring makeup.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Frederick M. Brown
11
Yara Shahidi

Match your makeup to your wardrobe like the Blackish star. 

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Frazer Harrison
12
Leigh Anne Pinnock

Are you loving this green eyeshadow as much we are? Consider us mesmerized and ready to play with color!

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Karwai Tang
13
Selita Ebanks

Ebanks, along with a number of Victoria’s Secret models, was given the key to Los Angeles in 2006. 

Major Key Alert! 17 Celebs Who’ve Been Handed Keys To The City
Laura Cavanaugh
14
Lupita Nyong’o

Fresh skin, pastel shadow and a vibrant pink lip are the go-to spring combo.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Jeffrey Mayer
15
Solange Knowles

This minimalist look is super chic and easy enough for a makeup novice. Just grab your eyeliner and apply it to the middle of the crease. 

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Donna Ward
16
Royalty Hightower

This actress shows us a fun way to rock vibrant color on brown skin. 

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Dimitrios Kambouris
17
Janelle Monae

Channel Electric Lady vibes like Janelle Monae with this electric blue-green eyeliner.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Allen Berezovsky
18
Karrueche Tran

The smallest dose of color makes a huge difference. We love this pop of yellow.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Michael Stewart
19
Justine Skye

Try on this mod double decker cat eye for size.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
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20
Justine Skye

For a subtle pop of color and extra dimension, underline the lash line with a white liner and eyeshadow.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Paul Archuleta
21
Solange Knowles

Skip your foundation and highlighters; this season, it’s all about the eyes. You can literally steal the spotlight with a mystical shade on your lids like Solange.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Ilya S. Savenok
22
Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington’s shimmery eye shadow is the perfect transitioning shade for spring.

27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
John Shearer
23
Beyoncé
And if Queen Bey is wearing it, so are we.
27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
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24
Karrueche Tran
If you’re into the barely there makeup look like Karrueche, add mile long lashes to make your lids pop. Pink and orange Hues are always a spring favorite.
27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Steve Granitz
25
Naomie Harris
The actress’ blush-toned shadow is perfect for brightening things up next season.
27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Jeff Kravitz
26
Zendaya
Nothing says spring is in the air like a coral eye/lip combo.
27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
Steve Granitz
27
Monica
Mix and match finishes like matte and glitter for extra dimension.
27 Spring-Ready Eye Makeup Looks That’ll Cure The Blizzard Blues
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