Make Your Eye Color Pop!
It’s easy to get stuck wearing the same color palette on your eyes every day, and one the most common questions we receive at Beautylish HQ is, “How do I make my eyes pop?” If you’re tired of typical eye color pairings, we’re here to show you some alluring and unexpected shades that will give your peepers the attention they deserve!
For Green Eyes
Sunset tones glow on verdant eyes! Red undertones in a bold amber hue bring out the yellow and teal nuances in green eyes. Green and orange are split complementary on the color wheel, so they intensify one another without clashing. These colors look best in metallic textures, so blend a copper cream eye shadow all over the lid and in the corners of the eye.
Beautylish recommends: MAC Metal-X Eyeshadow in Red Hot Copper
For Hazel Eyes
Because of their rich combination of blue, green, brown, and amber, hazel eyes can pretty much rock any color with confidence. But our favorite vibrant pairing? A royal blue hue! A clean blue liner brightens up your muted, camouflage-colored peepers and brings out any exotic amber and yellow undertones when smudged on the bottom water line.
Beautylish recommends: Barry M Kohl Pencil in Electric Blue
For Blue Eyes
Since sapphire eyes are such a statement on their own, many blue-eyed Beauties don’t often venture into the world of vivid eye makeup. But if you’re looking to give your baby blues a subtle splash of color, try a wash of magenta or fuchsia shadow. The purple-pink pigment enhances any natural violet undertones in your eyes. Think Elizabeth Taylor, electrified!
Beautylish recommends: Lorac Eye Shadow in Delight
For Brown Eyes
Brown-eyed Beauties can pull off any color from brights to pastels, but let’s take a step back from the rainbow and desaturate. Gray gets a bad rap as a dull makeup option, but the slate shade transforms on brown eyes! What makes this neutral pairing so magical? The silvery tones contrast with the warmth of chocolate eyes, intensifying their amber tones. Keep the look multi-dimensional with a shimmering pewter smoky eye.
Beautylish recommends: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow in Chrome Patina
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Amanda J.
I have hazel eyes on the green side. So I can rock pretty much anything, but look better with warmer shades. :) I've always wished I had grey eyes though, too bad you didn't include makeup for them. But I'm pretty sure anything looks good on gray eyes.
Tyni R.
"Brown-eyed Beauties can pull off any color from brights to pastels, but let’s take a step back from the rainbow and desaturate. Gray gets a bad rap as a dull makeup option, but the slate shade transforms on brown eyes!" No wonder I like gray/black smokey eyes :)
Mayanna W.
I've tried just about every color for my blue eyes, but i've never tired a purple to make the "pop" hmmm. :)
Brenda R.
ooo, silvery gray on brown eyes, definetly trying
Lauren F.
i like to think of my eyes as grey-hazel..not quite green but not exactly hazel either.. they're greyish greenish blue. haha confusing, but with that said, if i want the green in my eyes to stand out i'll wear mac amber lights, if i want them to look more blue i'll wear something more pinkish or bronze. so fun! :)
Helena B.
I love grey with my brwn eyes but purple is great to!
Sabine T.
What about grey eyes?
Amanda J.
I know right, lol. You're so lucky you have grey eyes. I've always wished I had grey eyes. :P My eyes can look grey, if I wear green or red. My eyes are hazel, but change color all the time. lol Grey eyes are so beautiful. Especially the light icy grey ones... >.<
Maho Q.
I love to use blue because it makes my eyes pop!
Anasua S.
What about jet black asian eyes? Can they carry everything together?
Nika Pirouette Makeup x.
Love this article! So very true about the contrasting colors - I have brown eyes and I find that a smokey grey look goes the best with my eye color :)