How to Choose the Right Eyeshadows

How to Choose the Right Eyeshadows

Eyeshadow may very well be the most important piece of makeup that you apply to your face. Eyeshadow adds depths to your eyes. Eyeshadows can completely change the shape and dimensions of your eye. Most importantly, eyeshadows are fun! If you are new to the world of makeup or want to change up your makeup routine, finding eye makeup that will work both with you and for you can be a bit difficult. Not to worry, with some basic guidelines you will know how to pick out the right eyeshadows for your eyes in no time.

Blue Eyes

To really make those blue eyes of yours stand out, test out some gray, violet, purple, taupe and deep blue shades (that’s right, blue eyes can wear blue eye shadow – if applied correctly!). For a more bold and funky statement, go for silver, fuchsia, or turquoise.

TIP: Mixing black eye shadow with a bright blue can create an incredibly beautiful smoky eye look!

Green and Hazel Eyes

Green and hazel eyes often have the same sort of undertones, which allows for both those with these two colors of eyes to often use the same colors of eyeshadows. Some fantastic colors to choose from are apricot shades, plums, apricots, purples, brown shades and deep forest greens. Lime green, light green and lighter color shades are also flattering, and any gold tones or gold shimmersare beautiful (especially if you have golden flecks in your hazel or green eyes!).

Brown Eyes

Those with brown eyes have the luxury of being able to pull off almost any color under the sun. Some of the most flattering shades include beige and champagne shades, coppers, bronze tones, and forest green. To make a more bold statement, go for tangerine, hot pink, lime green and royal blue.

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Arguably, any charcoal-based colors or navy shades will work for any eye color, but the best way to put it to the best is to use a tester at the makeup boutique. Apply the eyeshadow to the back of your wrist and then hold it up to your eye. Does the color compliment your eye color? Does the color make your eyes “pop”, or does the eyeshadow just make your eyes fade away behind the eyeshadow color? You don’t need to settle on a color that someone else told you would look best; take your timeand choose colors that will truly compliment you.

You will find eyeshadows in some different forms. The most common is the powder form, where you can find single, duo, or even trio sets of eyeshadows. These are easiest to apply and allow you to appropriately gage how dark you want the colors to be. Some of the powders can also be transformed into a liquid eyeshadow, or you can purchase liquid eyeshadows in stores. Liquid eyeshadows are great for achieving that deeper, darker look. If you are using bold colors and want to make that bold statement, definitely go for liquid eyeshadow. Just be sure to practice a lot before your big night to be sure you know how to control and apply the liquid eyeshadow right!