#Best eye makeup for brown eyes how to#

Sweep the shadow into the crease of your eyelids and finish by rimming your upper and lower lashline with a dark brown pencil.

For example, вЂњif you have reddish flecks around your pupils, a shimmery bronze, cranberry or copper shadow will make your eyes sing, whereas if you have yellowish flecks, gold tones are your best bet.вЂќ вЂњLook in a mirror and match your eye makeup to the flecks of color in your irises,' says Shirley.

#Best eye makeup for brown eyes how to#

For medium brown to light brown eyes, use the color in your irisesДЄccording to Shirley, вЂњIt's all about playing up the brighter flecks of your irises.вЂќ HereвЂ™s how to do this at home: Get the look: Tarte Cosmetics Tarteist Metallic Shadow in вЂњJadedвЂќ and вЂњPokerfaceвЂќ and вЂњDark SeasвЂќ ($14) MAC Eyeshadow in вЂњNew CropвЂќ and вЂњIn the ShadowsвЂќ and вЂњHauxвЂќ ($17) Estee Lauder Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner in вЂњDeep PlumвЂќ ($27) Charlotte Tilbury Color Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in вЂњSmoky EmeraldвЂќ ($27) Lancome Hypnose Eye Shadow Palette ($50)Дў. Bringing the sparkle all the way up to your brow bone can quickly veer things into disco territory. Use a medium-sized eye shadow brush to apply the shade of your choice, making sure to вЂњcontain the shimmer to the upper lids and closer to your lash line for a subtle, but still eye-catching effect.вЂќ.

Better yet, вЂњtry sweeping on a metallic version of these shades for added shine and sparkle,вЂќ recommends Pinkson. Fact: Vibrant jewel tones create a sharp pop of contrast that really bring dark brown eyes to life. Lean into deeper shades like a rich plum, eggplant, emerald or sapphire. For dark brown (or almost black) eyes, use Deep Jewel Tones