How to wear bright eyeshadow: 15 celebrities who rock every colour of the rainbow

by Renée Tse July 23, 2014

Lips may be seen as the go-to when it comes to statement beauty looks, but some of our favourite celebrities prove that that’s not always the case by demonstrating exactly how to wear bright eyeshadow. Every so often, A-list stars dabble in the art of statement eyes on the red carpet by experimenting with bright eyeshadow, and obviously, it makes us beauty junkies positively giddy. But mastering the statement eye is no easy feat, especially when it comes down to zeroing in on what colour works for your individual skin tone. But before you pass on this celebrity beauty trend, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best statement eyes to show you exactly how to wear bright eyeshadow the right way. From Elle Fanning’s striking yellow eyeliner to Olivia Wilde’s flirty purple eyeshadow, we present you the best statement eyes out there in every colour of the rainbow!

Cooler tones like blues and greens are easier to play with when it comes to decorating your eyes, especially when Emma Stone and Bella Thorne make it look oh-so-easy. But with red eyeshadow being last season’s top beauty trend, it was no surprise to see a few of the celebrities debut it on the red carpet. While Rihanna used the fiery shade to accent her black graphically lined eyes, Kristen Stewart channeled her inner punk and worked the red all around to complete her fiery outfit, which naturally suited her edgy persona. Orange is Spring 2014’s hot colour for lips, but we’ve seen the shade look amazing on eyes as well. If you’re ready to rock this non-conventional colour, then Scarlett Johannson and Marion Cotillard are the two celebs you need to look at for your inspiration.

Are you feeling particularly adventurous and a tad playful? Then you might be smitten with Lupita Nyong’o’s 2014 SAG Awards beauty look. Her blue and purple ombre eyes are truly magical. But if you’ve got an itch for something more extreme, January Jones’ blue and yellow liner combo will definitely do the trick.

how to wear bright eyeshadow rihanna red

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how to wear bright eyeshadow kristen stewart red

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how to wear bright eyeshadow scarlett johansson orange

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how to wear bright eyeshadow marion cotillard orange

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how to wear bright eyeshadow elle fanning yellow

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how to wear bright eyeshadow emma watson gold

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how to wear bright eyeshadow solange green

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how to wear bright eyeshadow Emma Stone green

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how to wear bright eyeshadow miley cyrus green

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how to wear bright eyeshadow bella thorne blue

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how to wear bright eyeshadow nicole richie blue

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how to wear bright eyeshadow january jones blue yellow

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how to wear bright eyeshadow lupita nyongo blue purple

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how to wear bright eyeshadow olivia wilde purple

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how to wear bright eyeshadow sarah hyland purple

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how to wear bright eyeshadow rihanna red

Colour: Red

Use a red eyeshadow to accent black graphic-styled lined eyes like Rihanna for a rockstar-chic look.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow kristen stewart red

Colour: Red

Channel your inner punk and work a red shade all around your eyes like Kristen Stewart at the 2013 Met Gala to match a rebellious personality.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow scarlett johansson orange

Colour: Orange

Stray away from the traditional black and grey smoky eye and instead opt for an orange/bronze look like Scarlett Johansson at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow marion cotillard orange

Colour: Orange

Make your eyes the focal point of an all-white look like Marion Cotillard.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow elle fanning yellow

Colour: Yellow/Gold

Yellow eyeliner is definitely not so easy to master, but Elle Fanning pulls it off by keeping the shade as opaque as possible, so it looks chic rather than sickly.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow emma watson gold

Colour: Yellow/Gold

If full-on gold eyeshadow is not your thing, add flecks of gold in the inner and outer corners of your eye like Emma Watson for an interesting look.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow solange green

Colour: Green

Follow in Solange’s footsteps and team bright teal eyeliner with a statement top for the ultimate cool-girl look.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow Emma Stone green

Colour: Green

If you have green eyes like Emma Stone, bright seafoam shadow is the perfect way to make your eyes pop.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow miley cyrus green

Colour: Green

Looking to be on trend in the beauty department this summer? Working pastel green eyeshadow like Miley Cyrus will surely do the trick.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow bella thorne blue

Colour: Blue

No one says you need to stick to one colour when it comes to eyeliners. Channel Bella Thorne’s ombre look where she played with highlights in her inner eye and then finished off with a dark flick at the end for an overall eye-brightening look.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow nicole richie blue

Colour: Blue

Add a contemporary spin to an Old Hollywood look by applying a shimmery pastel blue eyeshadow like Nicole Richie at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow january jones blue yellow

Colour: Blue/Yellow

Go for a bright duo to up the ante on the statement eyeshadow game like January Jones at the Season 7 premiere of Mad Men

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how to wear bright eyeshadow lupita nyongo blue purple

Colour: Blue/Purple

When it comes to bold coloured makeup, Lupita Nyong’o is your go-to girl for inspiration.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow olivia wilde purple

Colour: Purple

Sometimes the colour purple can work to subtly complement a statement dress like Olivia Wilde at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards.

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how to wear bright eyeshadow sarah hyland purple

Colour: Purple

Play with the Pantone’s colour of the year like Sarah Hyland to prove you’re on top of your beauty trend game.

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