What color eyeshadow...?

Question

OK, so the point of eyeshadow is to bring out the color of your eyes, right? But in order to do that, do you use the complimenting color, or the contrasting color? Or the same color as your eyes?
For example, to bring out blue eyes, would you wear green, blue, or pink eyeshadow?
For green eyes, would you wear blue, red, or green eyeshadow?
For brown eyes, would you wear brown, red, or blue eyeshadow?
And so on...

Answer 1

My steps on helping you I am a makeup artist so here you go:

How to choose eye shadow color:

Your eyes are the windows to your soul. Make them come alive with a touch of shadow on the lids.

Steps:

1. Shop for shades that complement your skin and eye color. Look for colors that softly contrast with the shade of your eyes - not colors that match them exactly.

2. Choose simple, natural shades. If you opt for bright or trendy colors, be careful; they can look unnatural unless balanced with other suitable tones, and may go out of style as fast as they came in.

3. Buy colors that blend well together. You want your eyes to attract the attention, not any marked lines caused by your shadow.

4. Keep in mind that dark colors will minimize your eyes, while light shades will make them stand out.

5. Consider soft browns and tans with sandy or pink undertones for blue eyes.

6. Wear khaki and brown shades with yellow undertones for green eyes.

7. Accent dark brown and black eyes with brown and charcoal shadows.

8. Experiment. Head to a department store's cosmetic counter and have your eyes made up by a professional. Ask for color combinations that could work for day and evening.

Sweep a touch of shadow over your lids to accent eyes. You can define them, add drama, and make them stand out in a few quick steps.


Application on Entire Lid

Steps:

1. Prime the eyelids by dusting them with a small amount of loose powder.

2. Select a light base shadow. Using a shadow brush, sweep it across your entire lid, from brow to lash line.

3. Use a medium-toned shade to cover your lower lids.

4. Contour the crease of your eyelid with a dark shade, using a smaller eye shadow brush. This color can also work as an eyeliner (see the next section for instructions).

5. Blend shadow by stroking the lid gently with an eye shadow brush. Don't use your finger'you could wipe off the shadow entirely.

6. Use a cosmetic puff and a little pressed powder to tone down heavy shadow. Shake any excess powder off the puff, then press it gently on your lid.


Eye Shadow to Line the Eyes

Steps:

1. Choose a medium or dark shadow color to line your eyes.

2. Use a small, flat, angled brush for the application.

3. Stroke the brush over the eye shadow.

4. Start at the inside edge of your upper lid. Angle the brush so that the longest tip follows the shorter end as the brush moves across your lash line. Bring the brush to the outer corner of the eye.

5. Create a more dramatic line by wetting the brush before stroking it through the shadow. Mist a small amount of water onto the brush, or dab it into a few drops of water and proceed with the line. The shadow may feel wet as you draw your line, but it will dry quickly.

I hope that helps.

Answer 2

There's no right or wrong when choosing an eyeshadow color for you, but it is helpful to know what goes best with certain eye colors....
for instance if you have brown eyes; dark and neutral shades look good. (neutrals shades look good on all eye colors). The dark shade you can use are blues, plums, cocoa (no reds) maroons maybe.
for blue eyes; neutrals, lavenders, browns, pastels soft colors.
for green eyes; purples, pale pinks, golds, neutrals, and browns.

But then again eyeshadows can be a fun thing. Play with different colors untill you get the hang of it or you like certain shades.

Oh, and of you want your eyes to appear bigger dot, in the inner corner of your eyes, with a white highlighter or some concealer.
If you have small eyes, NEVER wear black liner in the inner rims of your eyes, this will only make your eyes look even smaller.

Answer 3

It really isn't that complicated, although you may have to experiment. It really kinda goes with your mood and what you are wearing, moreso than your eye color.
Blue eyes are benefited from the more subtle shades, peaches, sandy colors, and purples
Brown eyes pretty much can do anything esp the darker and vibrant colors.
Green and hazel eyes too

IF you want to keep is simple, go with pale peaches, pale pinks, almost frosted, Sandy brownish colors, like Nude Beach by Bare Escentuals, and whatever eyeliner that suits you

Answer 4

You'll want to do one of two things you can have a professional show you. Or Mary Kay has this awesome awesome site that can show you in the virtual world. What looks best with your skin tone, eye color, and hair color... its so awesome! I've used it and I've gotten soo many compliments on my new make-up look!

Answer 5

Wear black eyeliner for any color eyes but not to much of it.

Answer 6

try the almay intense eye color. ive never tried it but it seems to work nice on my one friend who uses it.

Answer 7

Wat ever ur skin color is if u have darker skin lighter light skin darker medium skin both