Alrightttt babes, let’s talk about these silver and blue icy vibes! 💙❄️ If you’re feelin’ frosty and want that cold-as-ice makeup look that’s giving Elsa, but make it glam, you need to try this silver and blue eyeshadow tutorial. We’re talking about full-on snow queen fantasy — glitter, shimmer, the whole shebang. This look is perfect for chilly vibes, winter parties, or if you just wanna look like that ice baddie everyone’s talking about while getting your PSL.
So grab your brushes (or your fingers, no judgment), and let’s get started on looking like an ice queen!
Why Silver and Blue?
Okay, first: WHY are we obsessed with silver and blue right now? Because besides totally giving winter dream vibes, both of these shades pop on practically every skin tone. You’ll look like a straight-up snow angel, and who doesn’t want that? Silver is this gorge cool neutral, while blue brings that energy, that drama, that something extra. When they get together, they create a whole mood: icy, mysterious, but still super glam.
And let’s be real: this look slays with a cute winter fit — like, rock it with your fave fluffy coat, snow boots, or even just a baggy beanie for the contrast 🌨️. Don’t say I didn’t warn you when your Insta blows up.
Quick Breakdown of What You’ll Need:
I tried to keep the products simple so you can DIY this look without needing to raid Sephora or the entire drugstore. But if you’re feeling extra and wanna use your fancy stuff, go goblin mode. Here’s all you’re gonna need:
| Product Type | My Faves (or suggestions) | Description & Why it Slaps |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Eyeshadow | Fenty Snap Shadow in “Frosted” | The shimmer is GORG. Mostly frost, minimal fallout. |
| Blue Eyeshadow | ColourPop Blue Moon Palette | Pigmented. Affordable. Nuff said. |
| Eyeshadow Primer | Urban Decay Primer Potion | If you hate creasing, this stuff’s clutch. |
| Glitter Liner | Urban Decay Heavy Metal in “Glam Rock” | For that extra frosty touch. Sparkles = Life. |
| Eyeliner | NYX White Liquid Liner | Pop-out, crisp wings. Super long-lasting. |
| Mascara | Too Faced Better Than Sex | Major lash goals for that wide-eyed look. |
| Highlighter | Becca Highlighter in “Moonstone” | ‘Cause we wanna GLOW, not just sparkle. |
| Setting Spray | Morphe Continuous Setting Mist | We’re setting this so your ice queen look stays strong! |
Also, pro tip: Make sure you have a good, fluffy blending brush and a dense packing brush thank me later for those seamless blends.
Step-By-Step: Ice Queen Energy Incoming 🧊
Grab that mirror and start with a fresh face. If you’ve already got your base on (foundation and concealer, maybe?), you’re one step ahead. But we’re focusing on EYES today, sis, so let’s get right into it.
1. Prep Your Lids Like a Pro
Nobody likes creased shadow. Shoutout to primers for this! Apply a thin layer of eyeshadow primer all over your lids and blend. This keeps everything locked in place ALL day long, babe. If you don’t have a primer lying around, you can use your concealer — it works the same and evens out any weird color on the lid.
2. Transition Shade? Meh — Let’s Go Right Into Silver
Using your packing brush, dip into that icy silver eyeshadow. (Feel free to do a lil happy dance if it’s glittery or shimmery, ‘cause let’s be honest — glitter is life!) Now, press it gently into your lid starting at the center and work outwards. Don’t be shy with it! You want that shine to hit like a disco ball when the light hits your eyes.
For extra BAM, spritz your brush with setting spray before dipping it into the silver — trust me… it’s gonna make it even more shimmery, like a walking snowstorm.
“If your lids ain’t glowing, are you even trying to look frosty?!”
3. Add Blue To The Blend (AKA Enter Elsa Mode)
Here’s where it gets FUN. Go ahead and switch to your blending brush and pick up some bright icy blue from your palette. Work it right into your crease softly — don’t go heavy-handed right away ‘cause it’s always easier to add more than to take away (a lesson we’ve learned the hard way, amiright?).
As you blend it back and forth, the silver and blue will start mixing like a winter cloud. 👀 Keep blending until the edges are super soft, but don’t blend the blue entirely into the silver — let them keep their personality and sparkle.
Feel like you went in too soft or too hard? LOL, same — just build up or back down depending on how dramatic you wanna be!
4. It’s Glitter Time!
Okay, so this part is totally optional, but like…who SKIPS glitter? Not me. Grab that glitter liner and swipe it over the silver area of your lid gently. We want that twinkling effect, so try to focus on the middle of your lid or wherever the light’s going to hit when people stare at your FLAWLESS look. ✨ Frosty eyes that GLOW — YES.
5. Signature Wing, But Make It Winter 😈
The next thing? Liner. Let’s go with something different for this icy look — amping it up with white liner. A white winged liner is weirdly underrated; trust me, it makes your eyes look HUGE. Plus: contrast OMG. Take your liquid liner and create your usual snatched wing, but in white instead of black. It’s the ice queen moment your eyes deserve.
And if you’re not good at wings… well… practice makes perfect, but also, no one’s judging! Smudge out your line with a small brush and call it grunge-meets-snow vibes. 😘
6. Mascara THAT!
Now grab some mascara and go IN with it (spidery lashes are a YES with this look). Don’t hold back. You need that volume to balance out all the sparkle and wings happening on your lids. If you’re feeling bold, go ahead and pop on some falsies too — but honestly, just bomb mascara should give you the drama we’re after.
7. Highlight Everything!
Glow for the gods, babe. Use your highlighter on the inner corner of your eyes to finish off the snow queen vibes. Tap it in gently with your pinky to get a little brightness in the corner of your eyes. Then bring the FULL SHINE ENERGY by highlighting your cheekbones, brow bone, tip of the nose, and cupid’s bow. Let’s make it a full-on glowing moment.✨
“Glow. Glow. Glow. I can’t emphasize this enough!”
8. Lock It In, Sis
Finally: Set the whole thing down with a super good setting spray so your icy vibes don’t melt after an hour or so. Give your face a little spritz, let it dry, and boom — you’re winter-ready.
Complete the Look
Remember, this look’s major on dazzle, so keep the rest of your makeup pretty simple. I usually go with just a nude or icy gloss when I’m doing something sparkly on the eyes, so things stay balanced. But hey, if you’re feeling spicy, go for a nice bold blue lip to match the eye or even something crazy like holographic gloss to get that extra futuristic-ice-princess-meets-space-goddess vibe 🙌 you know?
As for the rest of the face, just go for soft and glowy skin. Use a dewy foundation or a lighter coverage one if you’re going for that natural-but-still-glam winter wonderland aesthetic. Remember, less is more when your eyes are THIS dramatic.
SLAY the Snow Queen Vibe All Year Long
Look, this frosty silver and blue glam isn’t reserved for just the winter. You do you ✨ If you wanna be blue and bold in the spring/summer/fall, wear this BOMB look whenever you please. Anytime you’re craving those mysterious ice queen feels, whip out this simple-yet-stunning makeup look, and don’t forget to show it off on the ‘Gram (tag me plzzz bc I need to see how you killed it 💙❄️).
Also, if you are into making every season yours: don’t sleep on using pink or lilac shades to change up the icy vibes!
That’s it! Now go stun the world with your frosty, slay-worthy look.
I wanna hear, are you trying this makeup soon or saving it for a special occasion? Let me know in the comments below or DM me. And babe, don’t forget to drip yourself in confidence while working those winter vibes, ‘cause THAT is the real glow-up 💅
