Sue Devitt's Patriotic Compact - Red, White and Three Shades of Blue

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted Jul 4th 2009 at 1:00PM

From sea to shining sea. Sue Devitt palette. Photo: Amazon.com

In the spirit of Independence Day, we couldn't help but bring you this gorgeous compact eyeshadow from Sue Devitt.

The Microaquatic Hydrating Marine Minerals palette is formulated to mimic the "refreshing properties of the sea," and the Blue Waters combo of multiple blue hues certainly get the point across.

Use the lighter shades as a wash of color on lids, or dip a flat eyeliner brush into the darker shade to line and define eyes.

Blue eye makeup was all the rage in the Eighties, then became a no-no in the Nineties, and finally, it's back! (And happens to be a great way to make any eye color pop).

Click through our gallery to get ideas for ways to wear it:

Beauty Trend: Blue Eyeliner

Freshening your wardrobe? Don't forget your eyes! Swap your basic black or brown liner for a vibrant peacock shade. Be daring, or add just a dab; either way, the results are dazzling.

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Lela Rose Fall 2009
The drama was all in the eyes on the Lela Rose runway. Keeping the mascara light and the lip nude let this dark blue liner to be the star of the show.

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Kate Hudson January 2008
Kate Hudson complimented a bright royal blue dress perfectly by adding a hint of metallic blue sparkle to her lower lash line.

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Frankie Morello Fall 2009
Pairing two beauty trends, blue eyeliner and red lips, Frankie Morello created a bold, colorful look.

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Hayden Panettiere February 2008
Hayden Panettiere , at a party celebrating her ad campaign for Candies, shows how using navy liner to add depth to a smoky palette can create a Hero-ic effect.

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Rihanna
Though not generally known for subtlety, Rihanna achieved this pretty look by applying just a hint of the season's chicest shade to her lower lid.

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Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2008
You dont have to be headed to the Ivy League to appreciate the use of Yale blue liner on the models who walked at Diane Von Furstenberg's Spring 2008 show.

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Marni Spring 2008
The makeup at Marni was minimal, with a bold swipe of baby blue liner adding a playful pop of color on the Spring 2008 runway.

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Katie Holmes February 2008
Its not just her jeweled neckline that sparkled. A slick of sapphire around the eyes helped Katie Holmes achieve an effortlessly glam appearance at the 10th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in L.A.

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Betsey Johnson Spring 2008
Always up for fun designer Betsey Johnson mixed her signature pink (on models' lips) with sequined and sparkly eyeliner.

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