Best Eyeshadow for Every Eye Color
Want to make your eyes pop? Finding the right eyeshadow for your eye color is key!
Born under the moon six years ago, Terra Moons Cosmetics isn't just another makeup line. We are a vibrant galaxy where our high-quality, long-wearing makeup serves as a tool for individual empowerment and creative expression. Specializing in ultra-shifty multichromatic eyeshadows, dreamy duochromes, and electrifying, vibrant hues, we aspire to add a dash of cosmic wonder to your beauty routine.
This guide will help you discover the best eyeshadow colors for your unique eye color. We'll explore the color wheel and complementary colors, delve into specific shades for different eye colors, and offer expert application tips. Let's get started!
I. Understanding Your Eye Color
Did you know that your eye color plays a significant role in how eyeshadow appears on you? The color wheel is a valuable tool for understanding how colors work together. Complementary colors, or colors opposite each other on the wheel, create contrast and make each other stand out. For example, blue eyes are enhanced by warm tones like gold and brown.
Keep in mind that eye colors come in a variety of shades, from light blue to deep blue, and each shade can be complemented by different eyeshadow colors.
II. Eyeshadow for Blue Eyes
Caesium
Caesium is a metallic gold with green undertones.
Moon Reverie
Moon Reverie is a deep maroon pressed pigment.
Moon Reverie is best applied over a primer and packed on with a dense brush. Our mattes and pressed pigments are very pigmented, easy to blend yet soft with some fall out expected.
Amber Sky
Amber Sky is a rich golden brown highlighter. This versatile product can be used for eyeshadow, blush, and blush topper effects. We suggest using a light hand when applying as a highlighter as a little goes a long way!
Ersa
Ersa is a cool toned brown highlighter with purple to red undertones and a satin finish.This versatile product can be used for eyeshadow, blush, and blush topper effects. We suggest using a light hand when applying as a highlighter as a little goes a long way!
Tips for Different Blue Eye Shades
- Light blue eyes: Light shimmering colors like champagne, rose gold, and baby pink can enhance the eyes without overpowering them.
- Gray-blue eyes: Warm browns, golds, and coppers can bring out the blue tones in gray-blue eyes.
- Deep blue eyes: Rich jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, and amethyst purple can create a stunning contrast.
III. Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes
Brown eyes are incredibly versatile, and most colors work well with them. However, certain shades can truly enhance their natural beauty.
Colors to Enhance Brown Eyes
- Warm browns, golds, and bronzes create a natural, everyday look.
- Purples, greens, and blues offer a pop of color and contrast.
Adrastea
Adrastea is a deep teal matte.
Adrastea is best applied over a primer and packed on with a dense brush. Our mattes are very pigmented, easy to blend yet soft with some fall out expected.
Rubidium
Rubidium is a metallic taupe gold.
This shadow is best applied with a setting spray or a glitter glue to intensify the metallic finish.
Skywatcher
Skywatcher is a matte blue.
Royal
Royal is a deep plum, purple matte.
Our pressed pigments contain dyes that may stain so please use at your own discretion. If you have sensitive skin, please use your best judgement prior to purchasing.
Halo
Halo is a champagne white gold highlighter. This versatile product can be used for eyeshadow, blush, and blush topper effects. We suggest using a light hand when applying as a highlighter as a little goes a long way!
Tips for Different Brown Eye Shades
- Light brown eyes: Light shimmers and soft browns can accentuate the eyes without being too overpowering.
- Medium brown eyes: A wide range of colors works well, from warm browns to vibrant purples and greens.
- Dark brown eyes: Rich jewel tones and metallic shades can create a dramatic look.
IV. Eyeshadow for Green Eyes
Green eyes are truly captivating, and certain colors can make them even more mesmerizing.
Colors that compliment green eyes
- Purples, plums, and mauves create a stunning contrast with green eyes.
- Browns with reddish undertones add warmth and depth.
Orchid
Orchid is a mauve matte.
Chestnut
Chestnut is a brown, purple matte.
Aquila
Aquila is a rose, copper duochrome eyeshadow with blue sparkle.
Pro tip: Apply using a setting spray or on top of a glitter glue for maximum shine.
Eagle Nebula
Eagle Nebula is a multichrome eyeshadow with a deep grungy teal and purple base that shifts gold and orange.
*Eagle Nebula is best applied using a glitter primer or setting spray.
Messier 20
Messier 20 is a multichrome shadow that shifts purple, vibrant blue, indigo and pink.
This shadow has a smooth texture.
*Messier 20 is best applied using a glitter primer or setting spray.
Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars is a berry duochrome eyeshadow with green, silver and blue shifts.
Pro tip: Apply using a setting spray or on top of a glitter glue for maximum shine.
Tips for Different Green Eye Shades:
- Light green eyes: Soft browns, peaches, and golds can enhance the eyes without overpowering them.
- Hazel-green eyes: Colors with red undertones, like burgundy and bronze, can bring out the green in hazel eyes.
- Deep green eyes: Rich jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, and amethyst purple can create a dramatic look.
V. Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes
Hazel eyes are unique because they can appear to change color depending on the lighting and the surrounding colors.
Colors that Enhance Hazel Eyes
- Greens, golds, and browns enhance the natural warmth of hazel eyes.
- Purples can bring out the green tones in hazel eyes.
Pons Brooks
Pons Brooks is a multichrome eyeshadow with a light gold base that shifts pink and green. This shadow has a larger particle size and works best with tacky primer.
*Pons Brooks is best applied using a glitter primer or setting spray.
VII. Tips for Eyeshadow Application
Proper application techniques can make all the difference in your eyeshadow look. Here are a few essential tips:
- Blending is key to achieving a seamless, professional look. Use a fluffy brush to blend the colors together.
- Primer creates a smooth base for your eyeshadow, helping it last longer and preventing creasing.
For a more detailed guide, check out our Eyeshadow 101 blog post!
VIII. Conclusion
Choosing the right eyeshadow can enhance your natural eye color and create a stunning makeup look. Remember to consider the color wheel and experiment with different shades to find what works best for you.
Here's a quick recap of the key takeaways for each eye color:
- Blue eyes: Warm tones like gold, brown, and peach complement blue eyes, while contrasting colors like copper and bronze create a striking effect.
- Brown eyes: Brown eyes are versatile and can wear most colors, but warm browns, golds, and bronzes enhance their natural beauty.
- Green eyes: Purples, plums, and browns with reddish undertones compliment green eyes.
- Hazel eyes: Greens, golds, browns, and purples enhance the natural warmth and green tones in hazel eyes.
Most importantly, have fun experimenting with different eyeshadow colors and application techniques to express your unique style!
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