Eyes Beauty Tip

How To Make Your Eyes Pop
submitted: Apr 30, 2009
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How To Make Your Eyes Pop
Nicky Hilton knows that brown eye shadow really makes her blue eyes look bright.
For eyes that look bigger, brighter and more colorful, you don't need any complicated makeup tricks—just pick the right eyeshadow shade.

It's a basic color theory—opposite shades on the color wheel make each other look more intense and vibrant. This means that you should pick an eye shadow shade that is directly opposite your eye color on a traditional color wheel. Follow this guide to discover your most flattering eye shadow shade:

If you have green eyes, try out purple eye shadow shades such as lavender, violet, or amethyst. Keep the color sheer so it won't look garish. For eyeliner, a deep plum is perfect.

If you have blue eyes, go for a warm copper, burnished gold, or rich brown eye shadow. Chocolate is an excellent shade choice for eyeliner.

If you have brown eyes, opt for cool blue or green eye shadow tones like mint, powder blue, or teal. A deep forest green is an ideal eyeliner shade. Want to experiment with some new makeup looks?

Check out our Makeover Studio where you can virtually try on hundreds of makeup shades.




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shaye56 wrote: Thu, 2009-04-30 21:01

I have ever changing color eyes and what about grays? that is my usual eye color but they are green and blue the rest.


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najnouj wrote: Mon, 2009-05-18 08:24

try the purple shades it works for me and I have greyish eye color too!


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:17

If you have grey eyes use black eyeliner all over ur eyelid and smudge it. Let me know how it went.


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goodbye_readers wrote: Tue, 2009-05-05 16:50

This is great advice to make your eyes really stand out. And if you're tired of hiding behind glasses check out www.goodbyereaders.com


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xxbrookeoo wrote: Wed, 2009-05-13 18:27

Yea I really dont do much mpore of all natrual thats gonna change and im trying to ind some right make up.Help?


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gotmelovinyoubaby wrote: Wed, 2009-05-13 21:37

Sooooo cute!!!!!


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freckleluvr16 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-14 21:48

i'll have to try this thanks !!!


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kjlah wrote: Fri, 2009-05-15 06:21

hey does anyone know where you can get a free contact lense trial in the UK? ..


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:19

Go to ur local eye doctor. Let me no how it goes.


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racehorselover wrote: Sat, 2009-05-16 22:09

idk how 2 find the rite eye shadow! i wear browns but i wanna change it up a bit! i am a brown haired blue eyed girl w/ a long 4head... wats the best makeup and hair style? HELP!!!!


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najnouj wrote: Mon, 2009-05-18 08:25

4 your 4head bangs!!!! and your eyes browns


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:20

Use brow shadow. tell me hlow it goes.


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:20

Use brow shadow. tell me hlow it goes.


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:20

Use brow shadow. tell me hlow it goes.


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fashion diva 101 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 21:26

I tink you should use bright eyeshadows and somewhat dark eyliners


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fashion diva 101 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 21:26

I tink you should use bright eyeshadows and somewhat dark eyliners


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mspidyy wrote: Tue, 2009-07-07 13:25

try side swept bangs! i have a long 4 head too and it has seemed to help me. and i would go for a light blue almost white eyeshadow. let me know how that goes


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mickieg wrote: Mon, 2009-05-18 12:24

How about hazel eyes that are mostly gold?


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:21

use copper shadow. let me no how it goes.


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celebertygirl_1993 wrote: Sat, 2009-05-23 14:21

use copper shadow. let me no how it goes.


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sillygurl97 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 12:47

well my eyes are hazel so..this seems hard for me


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sillygurl97 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 12:50

my eyes are hazel and change some times i need help on what color(s) and eyeliner rite now i just wear black eyeliner and no eye shadow.... help me plz anyone


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sissie60 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 15:52

i have hazel eyes,blondish red hair,any ideas on new colors for me,im going to be 49 in july.


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fashion diva 101 wrote: Thu, 2009-05-28 21:24

Great Tip!!!!!!!!!!


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hurlimann wrote: Sat, 2009-05-30 12:37

with brown hair and baby blues what eyeshadow should i use?????


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nwierd1229 wrote: Sun, 2009-05-31 15:27

my eyes change color from violet to blue. they are normally violet though. what color eyeshadow would work for my eyes?


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cheyennepierren wrote: Sun, 2009-05-31 20:09

mine r gray what color should i have


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webgirl00 wrote: Sat, 2009-08-29 16:12

I have gray eyes and i use a bright pink eyeshadow and dark black eyeliner! it works :~)


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misskittykat wrote: Mon, 2009-06-01 00:35

i have hazel eyes and they change a lot wat colors should i use for my eyes


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_sxc_ wrote: Mon, 2009-06-01 04:25

every mornin my eyes look tired even if i hav had enough sleep ?!?!?!
help !!!


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