Another day, another influencer makeup drop. This time, it's none other than YouTube beauty superstarJeffree Star, who for the last two weeks has been teasing his Blue Blood palette, filled with every shade of blue Cinderella could ever dream of.
However, call me crazy, but it will be a cold day in hell before I fill my cart and spend my hard-earned money on anything with Star's name on it. But that's OK; I can still take part in the trend with a daring, blue eye look created with other products. And for those out there who share the same sentiment, we've put together a list of 5 dupes that come with a smaller price tag and much less guilt. This is our kind of blue blood.
In case you've been living under a rock, Jeffree Star Cosmetics has just launched the Blue Blood palette.
The Jeffree Star Blue Blood eye shadow palette is packed with every hue of spring that you can think of. The 18-shade palette, with matte, metallic, and foil finishes, retails at $52 and is anticipated to be one of Star's biggest launches to date.
And because we love you all so much, we've already rounded up a set of affordable dupes that are perfect if you're trying to rock the blue this season. So if you're trying to save a little money, or if supporting problematic influencers just isn't your thing, check out these five palettes.
Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette in Sapphire ($27, Sephora)
This Huda Beauty Obsession eye shadow palette is packed with a selection of nine highly pigmented mattes and striking shimmers, all with a smooth and blendable texture. The palette is super compact and lightweight, making them a must-have for your handbag. The large mirror, conveniently-sized compartment, and versatile shade collection allow you to create both classic and playful looks that are easy to apply on the go. These rich blues add life to any eye.
Kara Beauty E22 Smoky Blue Eyeshadow Palette ($23, Kara Beauty)
This compact palette features all the blues included in the JSC palette — and then some. Even better, it comes at half the price. Its 15 shades rage from cobalt to baby blue to turquoise, allowing you to create a daytime or an evening look in a flash. Every blue eye shadow you could ever need is right here.
Tarte Icy Betch Eye & Cheek Palette ($24, Sephora)
Icy Betch features five matte and four luster shades from icy blues to steely silvers plus one beaming highlight shade for the cheeks. These high-impact hues are formulated with Amazonian clay for maximum wear, pigment, and blendability. It’s your April Fool’s dream come true — and this time, it’s no joke.
BH Cosmetics Take Me Back To Brazil: Rio Edition Palette ($20, Ulta)
Capture all the glamour and excitement of Rio's world-famous Carnival wearing the vibrant hues in BH Cosmetics Take Me Back To Brazil: Rio Edition 35-Color Shadow Palette. This parade of show-stopping super shimmers is a high-shine version of the original and wildly popular Take Me to Brazil Palette and features bodacious blues and greens, much like Blue Blood dues. The saturated shades can be layered, blended, or worn alone and transformed with two supercharged duo-chrome glitters for maximum sparkle and one matte black for drama.
Sleek Makeup E10 Eyeshadow Palette ($13, Ulta)
Create a variety of stunning looks with these 12 shades of mineral based, highly pigmented eyeshadows in the Sleek MakeUP E10 eye shadow palette. The versatility of the colors allow for any kind of look without having to commit to blue at all times. That's what we call versatility.
