Blue Eyeshadow is Back: Gabby Logan’s Chic Look at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards
The 80s are calling, and this time, it’s all about blue eyeshadow. But don’t worry, this retro trend has been given a modern twist, making it completely wearable and flattering. TV presenter Gabby Logan recently rocked this look at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards, and we’ve got the inside scoop on how she achieved it.
According to an article on Yahoo Style UK, Gabby Logan’s blue eyeshadow look was inspired by her satin blue dress, which she paired with a matching eyeshadow. Her makeup artist, Liz Beckett, used Lancôme’s Hypnôse Eyeshadow Palette in Drama Denim to create a soft, smoky eye effect with navy and petrol colours. As Liz explains, "To keep it modern, I used the central blue all over Gabby’s lid and up to the crease. Next, I took the same shadow under the lower lash line and blended it to create a soft smudgy look. I then added the darker shade on the crease to open up her eyes."
Liz’s trick for achieving this look is to use a tonal palette of cooler blue hues, rather than just one shade of bright blue. She also advises against smiling while applying the makeup, saying "I suggest you look directly into a mirror and keep a neutral face so you can see exactly where the darker eyeshadow needs to go. I use a blending brush to ensure there are no hard edges." The result is a chic, coordinated look that’s perfect for anyone looking to try out this retro trend.
The blue tones in Gabby’s eyeshadow perfectly complemented her green eyes, but according to Liz, there are no set rules when it comes to pairing eyeshadow colours with eye colour. "I actually like loads of different eyeshadow colours on lots of different colour eyes," she says. In this case, Liz’s inspiration came directly from Gabby’s dress, proving that sometimes it’s more about the outfit than the eye colour.
If you’re worried about blue eyeshadow looking too 80s, consider pairing it with more subtle makeup looks. Liz advises against using highlighters, saying "I’d recommend avoiding using highlighters as they can really date a blue eyeshadow." Instead, try pairing your blue eyeshadow with a bold lip colour or a swipe of mascara.
The products used to create Gabby’s look include Lancôme’s Hypnôse Eyeshadow Palette in Drama Denim, which is priced at £50.00. Liz also used a navy pencil eyeliner from Victoria Beckham Beauty, which costs £32.00, and Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner from Amazon, which is priced at £3.99. Finally, she finished the look with a coat of Colossal Mascara from Amazon, which costs £5.99.
Charlotte Tilbury, a renowned makeup artist, also weighed in on the trend, saying "Blue eyeshadow is a quintessential pop of colour that makeup artists and eyeshadow lovers have gravitated towards for decades." Her new eyeshadow collection features blue as a key tone, and she’s not the only one who’s a fan of this versatile colour.
Overall, Gabby Logan’s blue eyeshadow look at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards is proof that this retro trend is back and better than ever. With the right products and techniques, anyone can achieve this chic, coordinated look. So why not give blue eyeshadow a try? You might just find that it’s the perfect way to add a pop of colour to your makeup routine.
Sources:
Yahoo Style UK
