What kind of shades of eyeshadow should I use for my eye and skin color?

Question

I have white, light, tinyyyy bit tanned skin..
Along with dark/hazel eyes and dark brown hair with highlights.
I'm looking for shades of eyeshadow that would work really well for me.
Also, what kind of lipshades?

I don't want anything too dark or light, because I only use a little bit of makeup. But I've heard anything from blue to browns. I personally like the way brown looks on my eyes.

Is there a site or something that can help? :) cheers!

Answer 1

I'd stick with natural tones. ESPECIALLY brown, a middle or darker shade of brown though to make your eyes appear even lighter than they are. Also, if you dont mind eye-liner, I'd try a very thin line of it on your eye lid, obviously close to your eyelashes, instead of where we normally wear it. That also, will make your eyes appear lighter, try a little bit of blush to make your cheek bones appear higher, and probably a clear lip gloss, unless you have thin lips, use lip liner. Basically the key is to just enhance what you already have by using very little of each thing :)

Answer 2

I have hazel eyes and dark hair. My skin is tanned depending if it's summer or not. Blue would NOT be a top choice for your eyecolor. Purples are great, and there are so many different shades of them. Maybe try a plum.

If you only use a little bit of makeup I'd do the following. Vanilla color shadow under your browbone, purple on your lids and a pink in the crease. little bit of liner and some black mascara. As for lips a color like "French Toast" by Covergirl with a super light pink gloss overtop. That way lips are natrualish with some color, eyes have some punch, and it's still not heavy makeup.

Fun site to play with:
http://www.maybelline.com <-- they help you "get the look"
http://www.covergirl.com <-- they have an online immediate beauty consultation you can fill out and get info from

Have fun!

BTW, if you do want to go bold and try a blue, I find navy and an aquaish blue work best ;) There's a duo by Dior cosmetics that I have with it and whenever I wear it I get compliments on my eyes.

Answer 3

Dark/brown eyes usually look good with all eyeshadow colors, but especially purple and blue shades. If your eyes are hazel and they have gold in them, use bronze/gold colored eyeshadows. If they're green use greenish brown or greenish gold colors. For lipshades, I guess it depends on your skin's undertones. You didn't mention them, but since you say you're slightly tanned then maybe you have peachy/apricot undertones or olive maybe. In that case try light pink colors with a little bit of gold in them (not frosty colors though) or perhaps some nude colors.

Answer 4

We are twins! I have the same eye, hair and skin coloring as you.
This is what I use for eyeshadow and lip shades

A soft shimmer pink,
Soft Rose
Vintage Gold

First apply to entire eyelid (soft shimmer pink) that includes under the lower eye lid.
Second apply lower part of eye lid directly under eyebrow bone, the (soft rose)
Third, apply a v shape of Vintage gold on outside of eyelid, rub and blend in all colors.
Follow that up with Brown Eye liner. And Black-brown Mascara
For Blush- us Sierra pink
lip color a light-medium Rose-followed by clear lip gloss

I got these techniques from Mary Kay Consultants. Go to Mary Kay.com and there will be a virtual makeover you can do, to see what our your best colors. Have fun!

Answer 5

Step one: Line your eyes with dark brown liner, top and bottem. Step two: Use a mauve color eye shadow...a darker pink...on your lids from corner to corner. Do not go above the crease. Step three: In the crease apply a bronze color eyeshadow in a thin line from corner to corner. Step four: Fill in the gap from the crease to your eyebrown with a natual color, a real light gold would look nice. Use that color to gently blend the other two together, also. Step five: Use black mascarra on upper and lower lashes.

Answer 6

Don't use purples! I have brown eyes..and even though I use just about every shade.. purple isn't the strongest color.. browns.. greens.. blues..golds..mostly earth tones look great especially if you're looking for something natural.. Go to the website I provided..you can uplaod your own pic..and try out different make up.. to be honest its not the shades you use but how you use them..

http://www.maybelline.com/makeupstudio/us/index.aspx?refid=12

Answer 7

Purple shades in eyeshadows suit brown eyes

Answer 8

Earth tones, Browns, tans, Greens - the green will bring the Hazel in your eyes come out - Pop saus peopl say.

Answer 9

Either a Light Purple or Pink, I usually use a light cocco color on top of the light colors. It brings out your eyes and your tan

Answer 10

Are we talking more green or blue or brown in the eyes? Purpleish eggplants work great on green/gold tinted eyes. Lipsticks, well I love reds and I really love Revlon's deeply chili and go chili and Benefit's liar lips.