Hazel
eyes are a mysterious and fetching combination of brown, green and gold, and
the interesting thing about them is that there isn't just one type of hazel. Some
lean toward green, while others gleam like gold in certain light. One important
thing to know about makeup for hazel eyes is what specific color in those eyes
you want to bring out. Check out these tips to learn how to highlight each of
those colors.
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Emphasize the Brown With Gold Eye Shadow
Utilize a shade of brown or gold eye shadow to bring out the brown in your eyes
if you want a natural look. Try using the
BareMinerals Eye Club, in Neutral
Instincts, $34, which has multiple shades of brown to choose
from.
Use Warm Emerald Eye Shadow to Highlight the Green
Choose a warm shade of green eye shadow to really make the green in your hazel
headlights pop. You can also complement the gold in your eyes with golden-green
colors. Try
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow,
$12, in Grass Green Shimmer for a bold, piercing look.
Time Your Eye Shadow With the Clock
A sandy or milk chocolate tint is great for giving your hazel eyes some depth
during the day, and dark chocolate and shimmery gold are better for nighttime
wear.
Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette, $49,
contains a few gorgeous shades of brown to help you customize your day-to-night
look.
Implement the Three Shadow Rule
You can apply more than one eye shadow to bring out the brown or green in your
eyes. Start by covering your entire lid with a medium tone, and then add the
darkest tone to your crease. Finally, apply the lightest tone to your brow
bone. Give the
Clinique All About Shadow Quad, in Teddy
Bear, $29, a try.
Layer Earthy Tones of Eye Shadow
Having trouble determining which shade of makeup for hazel eyes works the best
for you? You can layer green and brown eye shadow over your lids until you find
just the right shade. Use the
Lancome Color Design 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette, $50, in Jade Fever to achieve the earthy Gaia
style.
Draw Out the Brown Using Brown Eyeliner
Sometimes, to bring out the brown, you must downplay the green. Use dark brown
eyeliner like
It Cosmetics No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner,
$22, in Brown on your upper and lower lids. This will make your eyes look
darker and deeper.
Bring Out the Green With Black Eyeliner
To bring out the green color of your eyes, use black eyeliner on your upper and
lower lids. The
Ulta Gel Eyeliner Pencil, $17.95, in
Deep Black Matte glides on smoothly and really makes the green stand out.
Use Gold Eyeliner to Brighten Your Eyes
Whether you prefer your eyes to look more brown or more green, give gold
eyeliner a try -- it will bring out the lighter flecks of either color.
M.A.C. Cosmetic Superslick Liquid Eye Liner, $21, in Pure Show should do the trick. Apply the eyeliner to
the inner corners of your eyes for a subtle effect, or draw it outward to go
fully glam.
Use Brown Mascara on Eyelashes for Brown Exposure
The best shade of brown mascara makeup for hazel eyes should be similar to
chocolate.
Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl, $29.50, in
Brown is a neutral tone that lets the bright gold in your eyes really
shine.
Stick With Black Mascara for Green Emphasis
Curl your eyelashes and apply
RMS Beauty Mascara, $28. This will help
bring out the green tones.
Finish Up With Bronzer for an All-Over Golden Glow
Apply bronzer makeup for hazel eyes on your cheeks, nose and brows. Choose a
shimmering bronzer if you plan to go all out, like
Makeup Revolution Vivid Shimmer Brick, $7.
Maximize Hints of Green Using a Highlighter
For maximum emerald eyes, make sure the shade of your highlighter has a warm
tone. The
Kjaer Weis Radiance Highlighter, $56,
will give you a nice finish. Apply this makeup for hazel eyes to the apples of
your cheeks and above your brows.
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