Back to Basics: Eyes
Brown? Pink? Blue? Grey? Black? Purple? White? Orange? With almost every color on the wheel available as eye makeup, it can be difficult to select the shades that best accentuate your eyes. When it comes to eye makeup, there is no such thing as “one size fits all”. Just as you have a fashion taste unique to your personality, your eyes have a makeup color scheme unique to their shade. So where do you start? Back to Basics, naturally! This edition of Back to Basics will lead you to the color scheme that perfectly flaunts your beautiful eyes during both daytime and evening wear.
Daytime Wear
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Green and Olive Eyes– Matte eyeshadows with primarily grey tones will offer the best illumination, making your eyes brighter than the emerald city! Complete your look by applying black mascara, brown-black eyeliner, and brown-black liquid eyeliner.
Blue and Gray Eyes– Shadows consisting of primarily skin/orange tones will subtly emphasize baby blues and gorgeous grays. This color wheel contrast will capture anyone with one glance. Polish your look by applying brown mascara, brown eyeliner, and brown-black liquid eyeliner.
Brown and Hazel Eyes– Encapture everyone around you by selecting shadows that consist of primarily pink tones. Finish your flirtatious eyes off with black mascara, black eyeliner, and brown-black liquid eyeliner.
Evening Wear
Green and Olive Eyes– Dazzle up those daring eyes with bold brown and pink shadows. Select shadows with shimmer for an even more radiant look. Add black mascara, black eyeliner, and black liquid eyeliner for a look that will steal the spotlight in any situation.
Blue and Gray Eyes– For eyes the color of the skies, only the best will do. Stick to shadows that are bright, but light! Shimmery pink and neutral bases with a white influence are your best friend. This color scheme will enhance without overpowering your elegant eyes. Add finishing touches by applying bold black mascara, black eyeliner, and grey-black liquid eyeliner
Brown and Hazel Eyes– Attract all the attention by applying darker, shimmery shadows consisting of purple or pink bases.These color schemes will best accentuate your daring, dark eyes. Polish off your look by applying black mascara, black eyeliner, and black liquid eyeliner.
TIP: To give eyes of any color an extra pop, highlight the inside corners and bottom eyelid with white and apply artificial eyelashes.
Well, there you have it! Whether you are at work, a night out on the town, or just hanging out with friends, you now have the tips and tricks necessary to create custom eye makeup, perfect for any occasion! So, what are you waiting for? Try enhancing your elegant eyes today!