We're in the midst of a colorful eye makeup renaissance. This year, the vivid, dramatic colors that defined the 2016 YouTube glam era have made their way back into the trend cycle, but it's not just bold eyeshadow that's making a comeback. Blue mascara has also become a hot topic lately as the shift away from "clean girl" makeup in favor of grungy , more adventurous looks continues.

I personally have never been the best at making colorful eyeshadow not look too childish, so any time I've ever attempted to play with color on my own, it's been much easier to pull out a colored mascara . Makeup artist Christian Briceno is a fan of bright blue mascara shades in the spring and summer months because they just "feel lighter."

“When skin is more minimal, and the light is stronger, black can read a little sharp, but blue still frames the eye and keeps it looking lifted,” he says.…