Cobalt Cat Eyes: Electrify Your Look with Bold Blue Liner

February 12, 2014 0 Comments

Cobalt Cat Eyes: Electrify Your Look with Bold Blue Liner
If you think cat-eye looks are reserved for classic black, think again. Cobalt blue liner brings a vibrant twist to the timeless flick—instantly refreshing your gaze and adding modern flair. Clean-beauty formulas make this bold hue gentle on sensitive eyes, so you can experiment confidently. Below, discover a complete guide to crafting perfect cobalt cat eyes, plus five creative variations and pro tips to keep your look crisp all day.

Why Choose Cobalt?

• Contrast & Definition: Blue sits opposite warm tones on the color wheel, making hazel and brown eyes pop.

• Effortless Drama: One stroke of electric blue delivers impact without heavy shadows.

• Clean & Kind: Mineral-based liners avoid irritants, ideal for contact-wearers and sensitive skin.

Step-By-Step: Classic Cobalt Cat Eye

1. Prep & Prime:
   Cleanse lids and apply a thin coat of eye primer or long-wear concealer. Dust a light layer of translucent powder to prevent creasing.

2. Pick Your Tool:
   Choose a waterproof, cream-to-powder eyeliner in true cobalt—try the Cobalt Liquid Liner.

3. Draw Your Base Line:
   Start at the inner corner and draw a thin line along the upper lash line. Keep the line as close to lashes as possible.

4. Extend the Flick:
   Angle your brush or liner tip upward toward the end of your eyebrow. The length depends on how dramatic you want it—longer for nightlife, shorter for daytime.

5. Connect & Thicken:
   Join the tip of your flick back to the lash line, forming a smooth triangle. Fill in and thicken the line to taste, ensuring no gaps remain.

6. Perfect the Edge:
   Use a pointed cotton swab dipped in micellar water to sharpen the wing and clean any stray marks.

7. Finish with Mascara:
   Curl lashes and swipe on a lengthening mascara—black for contrast or navy for a monochrome blue finish.

Five Creative Cobalt Variations

1. Double Decked Drama: After completing your cobalt wing, layer a fine black liner directly above it for a stacked, graphic effect.

2. Halo Flick: Draw a cobalt wing on both upper and lower lashes, connecting at the outer corner for a modern “halo” shape.

3. Smoky-Blue Fade: Smudge the lower edge of your wing with a soft, mid-tone blue shadow using a pencil brush for a diffused smoky look.

4. Pop of Inner Corner: Keep the upper lash line classic black and dot a tiny line of cobalt just at the inner corner to catch the light.

5. Gradient Wing: Start with navy at the inner lash line, then transition into cobalt toward the flick’s tip, blending seamlessly for an ombré effect.

Pro Tips for All-Day Wear

• Layer Wisely: Build your line in thin layers to avoid cracking and ensure even color.

• Blot & Set: After drawing your liner, blot gently and dust a matching blue eyeshadow over it to lock in pigment.

• Waterline Restraint: Skip lining the waterline to keep the look fresh; instead, highlight the inner corner with a matte beige pencil.

• Carry a Touch-Up Tool: Keep a mini liner pen or a compact mirror and cotton swabs in your bag for quick wing rescues.

Cobalt cat eyes are your shortcut to a bold, playful statement. With clean-beauty formulas and these techniques, you’ll craft a look that’s as kind to skin as it is striking to behold. Ready to blaze your own trail? Tag your vibrant blue wings with #CobaltCatEyes and join our electric community of clean-beauty risk-takers!

Get that Bangles song out of your head-- you won't be in danger of revisiting the '80s if you use this trick.  First draw over upper lashes with a black liner, flicking out the lines at the ends to make little wings.  Then go over your handiwork with a blue shade.  This way the blue won't appear too harsh. 

Photo Credit: Selena Gomez Billboard Music Awards 2013

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