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For example, “if 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.” “Look in a mirror and match your eye makeup to the flecks of color in your irises," says Shirley.
Applying eye makeup for brown eyes how to#
For medium brown to light brown eyes, use the color in your irisesĪccording to Shirley, “It's all about playing up the brighter flecks of your irises.” Here’s how to do this at home: Get the look: Tarte Cosmetics Tarteist Metallic Shadow in “Jaded” and “Pokerface” and “Dark Seas” ($14) MAC Eyeshadow in “New Crop” and “In the Shadows” and “Haux” ($17) Estee Lauder Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner in “Deep Plum” ($27) Charlotte Tilbury Color Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in “Smoky Emerald” ($27) Lancome Hypnose Eye Shadow Palette ($50)Ģ. 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 “contain the shimmer to the upper lids and closer to your lash line for a subtle, but still eye-catching effect.”.Better yet, “try sweeping on a metallic version of these shades for added shine and sparkle,” recommends Pinkson. Fact: Vibrant jewel tones create a sharp pop of contrast that really bring dark brown eyes to life.
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Lean into deeper shades like a rich plum, eggplant, emerald or sapphire. For dark brown (or almost black) eyes, use Deep Jewel Tones