Finding the perfect hue to enhance your eyes is not easy, which is why we put together this go-to guide to help you pair the right makeup with your eye color.
But first, know this: To accentuate those pretty peepers, pick a palette that is either monochromatic (different shades of the same or similar colors) or complementary (opposite colors on the color wheel).
If you have blue eyes…
Shadow Shades
- Monochromatic: navy, grey, silver
- Complementary: brown, peach, copper
Liner Picks
- Bold: jet black, chocolate brown
- Soft: navy, gray
Product Picks
- Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effect Eye Shadow in Minidress
- Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in Gray
If you have green eyes…
Shadow Shades
- Monochromatic: forest green, gold
- Complementary: pink, purple, rose, mauve
Liner Picks
- Bold: jet black
- Soft: brown, bronze
Product Picks:
- Yves Saint Laurent Ombres 5 Lumieres in Lilac Sky
- Lancôme Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Golds
If you have brown eyes…
- Shadow Shades
- Monochromatic: black, brown, bronze, taupe
- Complementary: cobalt blue, emerald green, violets and lilacs
Liner Picks
- Bold: eggplant, jade
- Soft: bronze, brown
Product Picks
- Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Eggplant
- L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Eye Shadow Singles in Gilded Bronze
Are you ready to give your eye pairing a try?
Test out your color pairing and let us know how it looks by snapping a photo and posting it to Instagram with the hashtag #MDCbeauty.
Anonymous
May 7, 2013
I disagree with the advice, go opposit your eye color to make it pop. Blues use brown or greens, greens use purples, browns can use anything. Hazel pick the eyeshadow based on what tone of the hazel you want to stand out most, example if you want to pull the green out use purple tones. Using colors too close to your eye color dull them because the colors fade together rather than giving a background to stand out against. Just my opinion as a makeup artist.
Debbie K
May 2, 2013
I have blue eyes and it’s always the same go for browns, etc. Greens look good w/ blue, almost anything, for once I would like to see some other advice than browns. Purples, pastels tones, etc.
Terra
April 22, 2013
Cranberry looks beautiful on a blue/grey eye. Makes mine pop and I get millions of compliments and also rusty coppers too. My complexion is fair and I am a blonde (financially)…
ketin
April 14, 2013
Shouldn’t skin tone play a role as well? What colours work on someone with a warm skin tone won’t necessarily work on someone with a cool skin tone.
Natalia
April 5, 2013
Helpful posting! thanks! What is the lip color? it’s gorg!!
kayla
March 21, 2013
I also have Grey eyes what would recommend for that?
laurane
March 21, 2013
what if you have brown/green eyes ? I never see my eyes colour in that kind of article…
Chanel
March 18, 2013
Disappointed you didn’t touch on hazel eyes!
Valerie
March 18, 2013
Is there certain colors for someone who;s eyes are blue-green and gray? my eyes change between the colors.Thanks!