Complimentary Eyeshadow Colors for your Eye Color

You know the dilemma; you want to wear eye shadow but you’re not sure what color will look best with your eye color. Even though some say that you should coordinate your eye shadow with your clothing, you should also pay attention to your actual eye color as well. But not to worry, because help is here with a quick tips list on which eye shadow hues will look the best on each eye color.

Blue Eyes

If you want your eyes to pop and look mesmerizing then try wearing earth-tones, such as browns with a slight purple base, taupe, and slate colored grays. If you want to have a little fun outside of the earth-tones, then try a nice rose colored eye shadow. The coolness from the pink/purple eye shadow will be a really nice contrast to your blue eyes.

Brown Eyes

Brown eyes can get away with wearing almost any color of eye shadow. But if you want your eyes to pop then try either green eye shadow or pink eye shadow. With brown eyes, you can also use blue eye shadow, and if you have gold flecks in your eyes you may want to try an eye shadow that has a gold shimmer to it. Brown eyes can even pull-off wearing brown eye shadow, but be careful because certain tones can look muddy against your beautiful brown eyes.

Green/Hazel Eyes

In order to get green eyes to pop, you should try wearing various purple shades. The contrast in color to your eyes will make them seem more dramatic. If you want your eyes to stand out but look more natural, you may want to try warmer mocha brown shades or warm colors with slight orange undertones. Basic eye shadow colors for green eyes would be earth tones with slight hints of gold, taupe colors, mocha browns, and lavender-purple shades. Since most green and hazel eyes have a variety of flecks, feel free to experiment with these colors so you can find the perfect one for your eyes.

The Final Word

Keep in mind that you should have fun with your eye shadow and it shouldn't be a bothersome process. A general rule of thumb with eye shadow is to first compliment your eye color and then it shouldn't contrast your clothing. In other words, don't wear a purple based eye shadow on your blue eyes while you are wearing a coral toned shirt. You should try to keep your clothing and eye shadow in the same or color family, or at least a complimentary family. And finally, remember that sometimes less is more. Don't add 5 layers of green eye shadow on your brown eyes, thinking that it will make them look fabulous. Often times a slight hint of color is all your eyes need to really pop and look mesmerizing.