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Home • Beauty

You Won't Believe These Eyes

From electric blue to sexy silver, these celebs are rocking eyes to die for. Take a peek and get inspired.
By Crystal G. Martin · Updated October 27, 2020
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Rihanna

Fluttering lashes are high impact in the Lanvin front row at Paris Fashion week.

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Lupita Nyong’o

A geometric swipe of electric blue looks modern and sexy.

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Solange Knowles

Solange rocks kelly green as a 2014 take on last year’s emerald trend.

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Beyoncé

During her Grammys performance, Beyoncé wore the ultimate in smoky eyes.

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Kelly Rowland

A pretty pewter highlights Kelly’s subtly sexy eyes.

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Jourdan Dunn

Neutral shadows with thick cat liner are sexy but not overwhelmin—well done!

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Naomie Harris

The Mandela star looks like a seafarer’s dream at the Oxfam Charity Gala in Dubai. Her seafoam eyes are an unexpected yet perfect pairing with pink-ish coral cheeks and lips.

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Kerry Washington

In addition to an undeniable mom-to-be glow, Kerry’s lightly shimmering shadow is given us natural radiance.

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Danai Gurira

Silver eyeshadow is risky on darker skin tones—there’s a chance it can look garish. But Danai pulls it off brilliantly here. It’s subtle and ethereal, not harsh.

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Selita Ebanks

Glittering gold eyeshadow creates a whimsical magic. To re-create Selita’s golden eye, Try Urban Decay’s amazing new eye palette, Naked 3 ($52).

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Chanel Iman

A smokey eye is softened a touch with gunmetal gray shadow on the lower lid. Curl your lashes and load up on mascara to complete the look.

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Cynthia Bailey

For those afraid to attempt full-on smoke, this sapphire blue version is a brilliant, safer option that still looks super sexy.

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly’s lush lashes are a perfect foil for her long thick bangs—the fluttering fringe ensures her eyes stand out.

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Nicole Richie

Richie’s eye is the cat’s meow in West Hollywood at the Who What Wear and Cadillac’s 50 Most Fashionable Women of 2013 event.

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Lupita Nyong’o

The actress’s winged purple and black shadow gives her eyes an almond shape—an “opening” effect similar to cat-eye liner.

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