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Best Celebrity Makeup Looks for Brown Eyes

Make the most of your brown eyes with these expert tips and inspiring celebrity looks

January 7, 2010 | by Jane Chung | 32 COMMENTS

Nicole Richie A touch of color can "add excitement to brown eyes," Turnbow says. Richie's purple shadow does the job here, but using grape, navy blue or emerald green liner can help brighten the white of the eye, which will make the brown stand out. Try Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Victoria Falls, $22.

Bonus tip: Natural-looking highlights that are a shade or two lighter than your eyes will also help bring out your eye color.

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i only liked Eva Longoria's and Cindy Crawford's makeup for brown eyes. Those grayish shades of brown and green on other ladies look sort of dirty, and make the face look tired. I really like golden hues, intense black, purple/burgundy, and sometimes deep emerald green on brown eyes, though, those make them pop instantly, but none are shown here :(

by venenumletalis Monday, January 21, 2013 at 08:20PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:37AM Report as inappropriate

this is good

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11:46AM Report as inappropriate

by Habiba Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 08:13PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 06:46PM Report as inappropriate

I love these tips! My daughter's eyes are brown so I'll have her read this too! =)

by powerwoman033 Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate

I didnt like look number ten but other than that, there nice

by Kary43 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 08:42PM Report as inappropriate

I was always self-conscience about my brown eyes, but this article has helped me embrace my eye color. Thanks for the tips!

by KillaKitty Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate

wow i like this articles since it give u so many suggestion on how to make brown eyes stand out..also love that i have brown eyes because there r so many colors that goes well with it..

by ruby_chang Friday, February 10, 2012 at 09:36PM Report as inappropriate

This make me love having brown eyes even more!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 03:17PM Report as inappropriate

I hate my black-brown eyes, I wish I had light blue eyes!!

by anna_davis Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 08:09PM Report as inappropriate

Love brown eyes...wish I had them

by MysticMeercat Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 09:08PM Report as inappropriate

i'm not familiar with Leighton Meester but she is beautiful!

by awan0912 Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:21PM Report as inappropriate

Cindy Crawford is so beautiful! Love her look.

by LittleBunny Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 09:10PM Report as inappropriate

I love Kim's eyes! She always inspires me to try new colors and variations of old. Still in search for a good lipstick color however

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11:32AM Report as inappropriate

Leighton Meester and Eva Longoria always have great makeup that brings out their gorgeous eyes.

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, April 8, 2011 at 09:18PM Report as inappropriate

helpeed a looot. :D

by yckitsmary Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 07:14PM Report as inappropriate

great all very cute

by brendag20127 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 02:57PM Report as inappropriate

Um...Shenae Grimes? Really?

by LittleBunny Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 06:31AM Report as inappropriate

Kim Kardashian has way too much makeup on in this picture..looks so cakey...ugh

by ArmenianGal Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 12:39AM Report as inappropriate

GREAT ideas!

by allyislovexo Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 11:58AM Report as inappropriate

great looks

by FIRSTand15 Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 03:34PM Report as inappropriate

great ideas..I'll have to try them out

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:44AM Report as inappropriate

great ideas/article....love blue & purple shades with brown eyes.

by nani Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 10:18PM Report as inappropriate

purple is great with brown eyes!

by kenya Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

This article had a lot of colors mentioned for all different shades of brown eyes. They even got into the shape of the eye and what kind of jewelry to wear. Excellent!

by pynkNymphette Monday, November 22, 2010 at 07:30PM Report as inappropriate

brown eyes are very beautiful with or without any makeup.

by sylvia8sylvia Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate

This advice kind of sucked...I was looking for colors that would bring out your brown eyes...i know purples can help..but all theses looks were the same really

by kashmirxxx Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:05PM Report as inappropriate

yes green eyes and red heads please!!!

by dragonflygirl99 Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate

I don't like that statement: "think brown eyes are boring?" um no. I don't. they are amazing!!!

by Starfoxx28 Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 01:14PM Report as inappropriate

now green eyes!!!

by Elliott_23 Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 01:15PM Report as inappropriate

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