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I am relatively new to the world of make up and I am very confused. Apparently there are rules for which colors in eyeshadow and eyeliner people with certain eye colors should wear. I have already found out blue eyed people should never wear blue eyeshadow.
But what about brown eyed people? I have found everything from mauves to shades of brown , to no rules ... Help please.
PerfumesWell, I personally LOVE lavenders and purples, and I have very deep brown eyes. Contrary to the so-called rules, I actually think I can wear any colour I wish, I think it just depends on the shades used. And I believe this applies to anybody. In other words, if you wish to wear pink, go for it, it's just about getting the right shade suited for your skintone(cool vs warm). Btw, for reference, I'm definitely a warm tone, as I look best in yellows, reds, & oranges.
One way to tell whether you're a warm or cool is to put a piece of white gold against your skin and a piece of yellow gold against your skin. And if the yellow gold looks better on you, that tells you that you're a warm. But if you look better in the white gold, that tells you that you're a cool.
PerfumesI have found that the right shades of lavender, lilac, and some purples can make brown eyes look gorgeous. Appears to lighten the eyes as well. Also shades of pink/mauve, and copper
PerfumesYou can wear any color. Depends on if you are cool or warm, but even then you can wear anything.
It's funny that they say blue eyes are not supposed to wear blue shadow. Everytime I wear blue eyeshadow I get tons of compliments and I have blue eyes.
Perfumesbrown and beige and its combination look good for almost every eye color and every skin tone.
I've never been a fan of blue or red shadows,might for for some people,but it's too risky.
PerfumesI like warm purples and the warm-neutral brown-copper-pink range a lot, but I look like a zombie in blues/greys/cool purples. (I have a warm skin tone though) I think it depends on your particular color of brown eyes and your skin tone also. I would just wear what looks good to you.
PerfumesThey say that plum and purples make brown eyes look great.
However I prefer to use pearly browns, warm metallic shades, greys and blacks (matte, shimmery, etc.)
I have dark brown eyes.
Well, I personally LOVE lavenders and purples, and I have very deep brown eyes. Contrary to the so-called rules, I actually think I can wear any colour I wish, I think it just depends on the shades used. And I believe this applies to anybody. In other words, if you wish to wear pink, go for it, it's just about getting the right shade suited for your skintone(cool vs warm). Btw, for reference, I'm definitely a warm tone, as I look best in yellows, reds, & oranges.
One way to tell whether you're a warm or cool is to put a piece of white gold against your skin and a piece of yellow gold against your skin. And if the yellow gold looks better on you, that tells you that you're a warm. But if you look better in the white gold, that tells you that you're a cool.
That's it ! Contrary to the so-called rules, I actually think I can wear any colour I wish, I think it just depends on the shades used. And I believe this applies to anybody.
Apply your eyeshadow in thin layers 
I came from the old school of green being the "best" for brown eyes. But all that did was make my eyes look horribly bloodshot (green picking up the red veins in the eyes, bloodshot or not.) Then I discovered wines & desert tones (mauve, sandstone, pinkish-orange, etc.) I kept the colors monochromatic for the most part; just different shades, hues, and tints of the same color.
I was so surprised when I first tried grays, smoke, and charcoals, as well as a range of purples (more on the blue side than the red/plum side.) These complimented my skin tone and, being still a bit "old school", tended to go with what ever I was wearing... which I consider to be a big factor where eye shadows, lipstick, and any kind of makeup is concerned.
I have (dark) brown eyes, and I noticed these colors look best with my eyes: soft mauve, prune, dusty pink, all browns from light to dark, bronzes, gold, some shades of blue (dark and medium), everything beige (especially light), dark and medium gray...
In any case, it's not only the eye color that matters, it's also your complexion... My skin is medium-light, warm, with gold undertones and very little to no pink. What is your complexion like?
Last edited by ineverwas (2012-03-14 07:32:49)
Depending on the brown tone of your eyes - for example there are many different hazels - navy blue liner and mascara can work with excellent effect
PerfumesI think any colour works well for us brown eyed girls! We are so lucky 
Last edited by smellsogood (2012-03-16 15:14:51)
Perfumessmellsogood,
the third one is perfect!I saved the picture in order to make my eyes this way next time 
though I've got hazel eyes,I think it's considered brown.so I can count it.
I think any colour works well for us brown eyed girls! We are so lucky
I can't look at this. I've been insanely jealous of people with dark eyes my whole life. 
The third and fifth look amazing. 
Last edited by GreyMan (2012-03-17 12:59:37)
You can wear any color. Depends on if you are cool or warm, but even then you can wear anything.
It's funny that they say blue eyes are not supposed to wear blue shadow. Everytime I wear blue eyeshadow I get tons of compliments and I have blue eyes.
I imagine navy blue would look lovely with lighter blue eyes.
PerfumesMy eyes dark, almost black. I get the most compliments when I wear silvers, grays and certain blues. ( purples are good too )
Wet and wild had a great combo Color Icon Don't Steal my Thunder. Cheap and great pigment to it. Cheap too !
Don't be afaid to play with color !
PerfumesI have brown eyes and warm coloring. I wear a lot of pinks, browns, coppers and golds. Blue liner is pretty, too. I look crazy when I wear grays or blues, probably because of my warm coloring. Zombie, lol, that describes it. I also don't personally like purple on me, but it looks great on others.
Smellsogood, those pictures are GORGEOUS. I am so copying.
i have brown eyes and were all sort of colours
i also love to experiment all sort of colourful looks topped with blackeyeliner and mascara
dont be afraid to experiment
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