Makeup tips for brown eyes.
We all know that brown eyes can come in a range of shades from deep brown to light hazel.
To finish this look, line with a black liner for a bold effect.
Intensify brown eyes with matte brown shadow.
The trick is to choose hues that contrast with your eye color.
So you’ll want to pay attention to your undertones and pick shadows accordingly.
Brighten eyes & face with an inner corner highlight.
Global MUA Natasha Moorand founder ofNatasha Moore Cosmeticsencourages all brown-eyed makeup lovers to remember to brighten with highlight.
“Apply highlighter on the inner corner of your eye.
It brightens up your face, and the reflection will make your eyes sparkle.”
Consider hair color when picking eyeshadows.
You also need to consider your hair color.
Consider a mascara-focused eye.
Moore often opts for a mascara-focused look over a heavy linerthink wide, Bambi-like brown orbs.
The classic brown on brown pairing.
While it’s not a hard rule, there’s nothing wrong with a little brown-on-brown makeup action.
Brown liner can make brown eyes pop on all skin tones.
Again, it’s just about finding the right shade that compliments your undertones.
The blue and brown combo.
And on the subject of eyeliner, don’t forget the power of a bold blue line.
Meanwhile, light brown eyes play well with both light blue and deeper hues.
The blue-brown multi-liner twist.
Then follow up with your preferred blue hue directly above the black line you created.
Consider making it dramatic with a fun cat-eye or wing on the outer corners.
Go bold with glitter.
Before you cringe at the thought of getting glitter particles in your eyes (ouch!
For this, you’ll want to stick to shades in the brown family.
Think copper, brown, gold, and bronze.
Just be sure to invest in a good mascara to help finish the look.
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Don’t forget about purple.
Similar to blue shades, purple complements brown eyes perfectly.
Think about color mascara.
In case you haven’t noticed, brown eyes pair exceptionally well with vibrant color.
That said, consider swapping out your tried-and-true black mascara for a nontraditional colorful alternative.
If a bold shade is too intimidating, Simpson recommends you “play with burgundy mascara.
