And as any hazel-eyed lady knows, depending on what you’re wearing or what the weather is doing (so a cloudy or overcast day versus a sunny one), your peepers are always in flux. One minute your eyes are a deep sea green the next minute they look almost golden. For hazel eyes, use orange- or red- toned bronzes Get the look: RMS Beauty Swift Shadow in “Sunset Beach” ($20) NARS High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in “Rodeo Drive” ($24) Charlotte Tilbury Color Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in “Champagne Diamonds” ($27) Kosas 10-Second Eyeshadow in “Copper Halo” ($28) Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Eyeshadow ($28) Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in “Sandglow” ($29) MAC Burgundy Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette ($32)ģ. Sweep the shadow into the crease of your eyelids and finish by rimming your upper and lower lashline with a dark brown pencil.For example, “if you have reddish flecks around your pupils, a shimmery bronze, cranberry or copper shadow will make your eyes sing, whereas if you have yellowish flecks, gold tones are your best bet.” “Look in a mirror and match your eye makeup to the flecks of color in your irises,' says Shirley.For medium brown to light brown eyes, use the color in your irisesĪccording to Shirley, “It's all about playing up the brighter flecks of your irises.” Here’s how to do this at home: Get the look: Tarte Cosmetics Tarteist Metallic Shadow in “Jaded” and “Pokerface” and “Dark Seas” ($14) MAC Eyeshadow in “New Crop” and “In the Shadows” and “Haux” ($17) Estee Lauder Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner in “Deep Plum” ($27) Charlotte Tilbury Color Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in “Smoky Emerald” ($27) Lancome Hypnose Eye Shadow Palette ($50)Ģ. Bringing the sparkle all the way up to your brow bone can quickly veer things into disco territory.

Use a medium-sized eye shadow brush to apply the shade of your choice, making sure to “contain the shimmer to the upper lids and closer to your lash line for a subtle, but still eye-catching effect.”.

Better yet, “try sweeping on a metallic version of these shades for added shine and sparkle,” recommends Pinkson. Fact: Vibrant jewel tones create a sharp pop of contrast that really bring dark brown eyes to life. Lean into deeper shades like a rich plum, eggplant, emerald or sapphire.

For dark brown (or almost black) eyes, use Deep Jewel Tones

How to wear eye makeup for brown eyes