20 Summer Eyeshadow Looks That Bring the Heat

a model wears matte blue eyeshadow — @davidrazzano / Instagram

What comes to mind when you think of summer makeup? Glowing skin? Neon eyeliner? For us, it's all the above—and then some. After all, makeup is about self-expression. So who's to say you can't wear the matte finishes associated with the cooler months or the pastel shades often linked to spring? Certainly not us. Ahead, we've rounded up 20 summer eyeshadow looks we love. From pink eyeliner to pearly shadows, get ready to adorn your lids and lashes all season long.

01 of 20

Bright Pink Accents

model posing wearing neon pink eyeliner and mascara — @davidrazzano / Instagram

Give your summer eye looks a significant color boost by opting for bright liner and mascara instead of the traditional black and brown hues. Neon pink is a great way to add some buzz to your makeup.

02 of 20

Cranberry Love

model is wearing prominent cranberry eyeshadow around the top and bottom eye area — @davidrazzano / Instagram

Cranberry might be considered a fall or winter tone, but the versatile hue can be worn in the warmer months. (And enhances blue, green, and hazel eyes no matter the season.) This smoky look lightens the shade in a summer-friendly way.

03 of 20

Clean Lines

Yara Shahidi models a clean eyeshadow look with precise black wing liner — @nikki_makeup / Instagram

Natural lids with clean, sharp-lined wings—seen here on Yara Shahidi—never go out of style. Worn with dewy, glowing skin and complementary lipstick, this is an eyeshadow and liner look you can wear anytime, day or night.

04 of 20

Touch of Neon

model poses wearing copper and light neon yellow eyeshadow — @claudiu.burca / Instagram

If neon eyeshadow feels intimidating, try going small. Tiny accents in the corner of the eyes paired with a more neutral tone (like the neon yellow and copper seen here) are an excellent way to incorporate neon shadows into your summer makeup routine.

05 of 20

'60s Mod Girl

model poses wearing a 60s inspired shadow look with light and dark grey tones — @hungvanngo / Instagram

Mod eyeshadow looks are a great way to add a touch of the 1960s to your makeup. The matte finish, contrasting tones, and visible liner in the crease of this look bring the Twiggy aesthetic into the 2020s.

06 of 20

Bring the Sunshine

Nabiyah Be is modeling thick pastel yellow winged eyeliner — @makeupvincent / Instagram

Summer means days outside enjoying the prolonged sunshine, and a pop of yellow brings those vibes to your makeup. Make Beauty's Liquid Line Waterproof Felt Tip Eyeliner in Sundown ($23) is the ideal liner to replicate this yellow look.

07 of 20

Shimmering Delight

Dove Cameron models a shimmering, soft lilac glitter eyeshadow look — @kaleteter / Instagram

Add some shimmer to your shadow looks, like this holographic lilac shade. Feel free to blend the shadow liberally all over the eyes up to the brows—the more sparkle, the better.

08 of 20

Soft Petal Pink

model is wearing a soft pink eyeshadow look with prominent highlighted skin — @danessa_myricks / Instagram

This pastel pink shadow look proves you don't need to wear lots of color to make a statement. For an even more impactful look, go monochromatic with pink on the cheeks and lips.

09 of 20

Purple Reign

model is wearing vivid metallic purple shadow on the eyelids — @danessa_myricks / Instagram

No matter the season, one color reins supreme in creating noteworthy eyeshadow looks: Purple. With so many varying tones, anyone can wear it, and it looks gorgeous on every skin tone. This metallic purple and violet shadow look provides an instant dopamine boost.

10 of 20

Moody Blues

Salma Hayek wears a robins egg blue and black graphic liner and shadow look — @nikki_makeup / Instagram

We're definitely feeling these blues. This makeup on the always iconic Salma Hayek is a masterclass in wearing a statement shade: Pair your bright blue eyeshadow with clean, bold brows, plenty of lashes, and a lighter lip to keep all eyes on your eyes.

11 of 20

Classic Beauty

model is wearing prominent false eyelashes with winged eyeliner — @cherishbrookehill / Instagram

Nude eyeshadow worn with prominent false lashes and thin, sharp winged liner adds just the right amount of drama. We love the false lashes applied under the lash line to emulate a doll effect—it immediately enhances the shape of the eyes. Wear with a soft, rosy pink lip, defined cheekbones, and full brows.

12 of 20

Marvelous Metallics

model is wearing a baby blue and baby pink metallic contrasting shadow look — @davidrazzano / Instagram

Metallic shadows bring instant visual interest and depth to your eye makeup looks, and this one utilizes two frosty shades that create a lovely contrast. Phytosurgence's Flash Florescence Shadow in Lunar Lightwave ($16) is the perfect shimmering blue shadow to wear on the lids.

13 of 20

Lavender Haze

model is wearing a vivid matte lilac eyeshadow look — @davidrazzano / Instagram

Pastels and mattes might not be the first two things you think of when it comes to summer makeup, but as this look proves, they more than work (especially together). Swipe a generous amount of ILIA Beauty's Liquid Powder Eyeshadow Tint in Aster ($28) on your lids and blend until your lavender level is satisfied. Pair with a glossy lip and soft blush, and live your best lavender shadow life.

14 of 20

Bold Baby Blue

Speaking of matte: The matte blue shadow pictured here demonstrates how easily one tone can make a big impact. Worn with natural skin and lips, this shadow look will turn heads anywhere you decide to rock it.

15 of 20

Icy Cool

model is wearing visible sparkly silver shadow on the eyelids — @artbyashleyrebecca / Instagram

Keep cool in the heat with an icy silver makeup look. Apply the Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Foil in Milky Way ($20) all over the lids and up to the brow to re-create this look.

16 of 20

Instant Glam

Maude Apatow wears a soft mauve eyeshadow look paired with deep rose toned lipstick — @kaleteter / Instagram

Add instant glam to your makeup with mauve and rosey shadows and smoky details. With a deep eggplant liner and plenty of mascara, Maude Apatow shows us a versatile way to wear smoky eyes during the warmer months.

17 of 20

Denim Darling

model is wearing a smoky denim blue eyeshadow look — @cherishbrookehill / Instagram

Give halo eyeshadow a minimalist makeover by opting for negative space instead of a complementary eyeshadow. Best of all, getting the look is easy: Add a bold eyeshadow—like this denim blue—to your inner and outer corners, then diffuse until you've achieved your desired results.

18 of 20

Champagne Dreams

model is wearing a natural makeup and eyeshadow look with tightliner and soft pink lips — @aniamilczarczyk / Instagram

Champagne is a natural eyeshadow tone that always looks fresh. (Especially when paired with luminous skin.) Addiction Tokyo's The Eyeshadow in Blondy ($20) is an ideal shade to swipe all over the lid.

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Crushed Pearl

Ariana DeBose wears a sparkling and light pearlescent shadow look — @nikki_makeup / Instagram

As far as we're concerned, summer soirées call for pearly eyeshadows. Add lush lashes and winged liner for the perfect makeup for weddings and graduations.

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Snow White

model is wearing a white abstract liner look — @claudiu.burca / Instagram

Graphic eyeliner is like a fun accessory: A conversation starter that instantly elevates any look. You can trace the shape with a white eyeliner pen and apply a matte white shadow on top to enhance the contrast and up your wear time.