What colors will bring out your brown eyes?

[AlarmAgent]

Re: Help!! prom eye make-up for client with two different coloured eyes

If she doesn't want her eyes to be the focus, I'd just have to respect her wishes. Even though I think two different colored eyes is a very unique and beautiful trait, she's had to live with it, and might think differently. It's too bad she feels that way, though.

I'd suppose some champagnes and taupes, just sort of a light contouring of the eyes would be good enough. Maybe you could do one of those classic 50s looks (less pin-up -i.e., winged liner, and more housewife -i.e., thin liner), with that, the eyes are downplayed and the lips are the focus.

I'd definitely avoid color or complimentary tones, that will make one eye "pop" more than the other. I think lashes would be okay though, because they aren't really enhancing the eye color, as much as they are the over-all shape of the eye.


It's a tricky situation, good luck!

 

[Dawn27]

Re: Help!! prom eye make-up for client with two different coloured eyes

Thank you all soo much for your advice. I think its great that you'v read my problem and responded. When I meet her I will try and give her confidence in her unique eyes, but when your 16 you want to blend not stand out particularly. Her scaring is acne sorry I should have said, and not too bad but enough for her again to be self-concious.

Many thanks once again

Dawn

 

[minakokanmuri]

Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

hi all! i'm asian with dark brown (practically black) eyes. i'm looking for mac brown/neutral eyeshadows that will complement my eyes. thanks!

 

[ppalada]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

hey you, i also have dark brown eyes, almost black and i love using cork as a brown eyeshadow paired with satin taupe.

 

[alwaysbella]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

my are not black but drk brown, and you gotta try warming trend all over your lid with tempting at the corners (V) and ricepaper as highlight, if you dont like it atleat you'll know, something more simple with a boost do your makeup as always and instead of black eyeline try the 'bountiful brown' powerpoint eye pencil and 'powersurge' in ur waterline. or 'powersurge' as a liner and waterline, i luv it makes my eyes-pop and it looks great right now in summer because it has sorof a metalic reflection-? i dont know how to say it. I know that green and blues are your friends too, but they will make your eyes look more darker. hth

 

[iluvmac]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

My advice is to use reddish-brown eyeshadows, they will make your eyes pop: try Swiss Chocolate.

 

[elegant-one]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

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Originally Posted by iluvmac My advice is to use reddish-brown eyeshadows, they will make your eyes pop: try Swiss Chocolate.

I totally agree with this

Also, Cream Color Base Root, Beauty Burst, & the new Starflash shadow Glamour Check. Some grey colors can also be very nice with brown eyes.

 

[iheartangE]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

I have black eyes (okay fine, they're technically brown but they're so dark they look black!) and when I use Brown Down in my crease (or anywhere on my eye), my eye really pops! It's such a beautiful texture too (Veluxe-so soft and buttery smooth!) and a very versatile color. HTH!!

 

[Shaquille]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

Try Blue Brown Pigment..
e/s club
e/s espresso
they're great on me

 

[MissAlphaKitty]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I totally agree with this Also, Cream Color Base Root, Beauty Burst, & the new Starflash shadow Glamour Check. Some grey colors can also be very nice with brown eyes.

^^^ I agree the new Glamour Check is awesome for brown eyes

 

[sonnebutti]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

Try naked lunch e/s on the lid with satin taupe on the crease.. I had naked lunch for a long time and I love it, and some specktra girls told me to try this combination.. I think this is a favourite look for a lot of girls.. and I must say I love it. my eyes are brown but not too dark, but I'm sure this looks good in almost everyone!

 

[YvetteJeannine]

Re: Brown eyeshadow with brown eyes?

I think bronze, and goldish browns will set off your gorgeous dark eyes...Shadows like MAC's Bronze, Mythology, Tempting, Antiqued...And, LORAC has some wonderful brown shades too...There's one that I can't remember the name..it starts with an "I"..I'll find it and edit later tonight..Maybe "Inspiration"...I think that could be it..Anyway, I think that would look stellar..

Yeah...those type of browns...goldish, bronzes, and browns with reddish tones...That's what ya need

 

[LoveMU]

Re: To make brown eyes pop ?

If you're familiar with Stila eyeshadows, I like icon as a base and to highlight and then pigalle on top of the lid, it is a great combo, it's like a golden and red combo, I love it!

 

[macedout]

ATTN BRNeyed girls- best pair 4 brown e/s if u have brn eyes, need a CLEANER look?

Attention fellow brown eyed girls:

i have brn eyes, olive skin-yellow tones (nc25-30 range in winter) and was wondering what u guys pair ur brown e/s with. (i have espresso, saturnal, moth brn, as well as constructivist p/p etc.

i just feel like everytime i wear brown on lid or crease it looks dirty on me.....and tired looking , so i need suggestions pls, for striking eyes
as well as placement (lid, crease, corner, etc.! want to put those brn e/s to good use!! TIA

 

[makeba]

Re: ATTN BRNeyed girls- best pair 4 brown e/s if u have brn eyes, need a CLEANER look

a look i tried on a whim one day was
patina all over the lid
espresso on the outer v and crease
arena for a highlight
it looked very nice imo. with a fine line of black liner winged out

 

[Mizz Coco Lust]

Re: ATTN BRNeyed girls- best pair 4 brown e/s if u have brn eyes, need a CLEANER look

i don't have brown eyes but i do have a smiliar skintone(tan/yellow undertones) to u and i know what u mean about wanting a cleaner look with brown shadows!

i find that using all that glitters(a medium beige) on my lid with a brown shadow through my crease(i like espresso, romp, and bronze)gives me the cleanest look.

 

[aleksis210]

Re: ATTN BRNeyed girls- best pair 4 brown e/s if u have brn eyes, need a CLEANER look

I know what you mean, I'm in love with woodwinked, but it makes me look very tired...I really like 'Quarry' all over my lid, 'sablecoated' in my crease and 'shroom' as my high-light(I wore this for my senior pix) it looked nice and 'clean'......p.s. Sablecoated is discontinued, but it's just a plain dark chocolate brown(matte).

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

Re: ATTN BRNeyed girls- best pair 4 brown e/s if u have brn eyes, need a CLEANER look

I tend to use Brule over my entire lid (it's close to my skintone) then I use Wedge or Satin Taupe in the crease. I don't put anything else on the lid.

I also like to do greens..those tend to make my eyes pop and make me look awake. I love Mink and Sable and Sumptuous Olive.

I think a lot of it also has to do with the size of your brush/how much eyeshadow is on the brush. If I use a brush that's too big..I have to be careful with a 217, it looks bad. And if I start out with too much eyeshadow it's REALLY bad.

 

[Amaranth]

Re: ATTN BRNeyed girls- best pair 4 brown e/s if u have brn eyes, need a CLEANER look

If you're finding the browns you're using look dirty, try a warmer-toned brown. Since you're in the NC range (and therefore have a warmer complexion), the cool-toned eyeshadows you've listed may just come out looking...brown. And not natural or particularly flattering (not saying you can't make it work, but it sounds like you're a little frustrated with what you have). MAC has quite a few warm-toned browns, Swiss Chocolate is one of my favourites because it's mid-toned, so you could still use your Espresso in the outer V.

 

[Glitterati]

What's a good everyday all over eye color for NC40 when you're in a rush?

Hi All,

I'm looking for a recommendation on one all over eye shadow color to use when you're in a rush for work and you don't have time to do an elaborate combo. I'm looking for something to brighten and make my dark brown eyes pop.

For reference I'm an NC40, Indian with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. Thanks in advance!