How do I know which eye colors to use?

Question

I am fortyseven years old. I have hazel eyes, (more green than brown) dark blonde hair (highlighted) and my skin has red tones and freckles. What color eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner should I wear?

Answer 1

Skin tone is the most important factor in choosing colors. From what you've said, I recommend:

1) dark brown eyeliner tight against the lash line
2) brown/black mascara to complement your hair; pure dark black will be too harsh for day time
3) soft champagne or taupe eyeshadow would be good ways to start

FYI:

www.cosmeticscop.com is my favorite reference site. It has articles about choosing makeup colors and application tips.

Here are 2 articles to help you determine your skin tone: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/makeup.asp?ID=389
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_tone_color_matching

And here's an excellent article on how to choose eye make up to enhance your eye color: http://www.ehow.com/how_3301_choose-eye-shadow.html

Answer 2

I would recommend lighter shades for your eyeshadow (ie silver, lavender, ivory, a light shade of gold). A muted green like olive or moss would look good.

If you have full eyelashes, mascara and a dark brown eyeliner to line the lower rim of your eyes would be gorgeous (be careful because it is easy to get racoon eyes. Baby wipes easily erase any mistakes)

Answer 3

There are Almay shadows that you can purchase at any drug store. They are eye color specific, with three shades in each compact, and they show you how to apply. Good luck! With hazel eyes, I think the possibilities are endless, from green, to brown, to lavender, etc. Just go lightly at first so you don't feel like you look freakish. :)

Answer 4

I always stick with brown/black mascara (that's just me) but for eyeshadow I would say pick blues or purples--something bright that makes your eyes stand out! With eyeliner---I almost always use black.

Answer 5

Nutrals colors will probably work on your eyes but you can use this website and they will help you with what you are looking for. All you have to do is click on live chat and there will be someone to answer any questions you might have about makeup and what will work best for you hope this will help you. www.maccosmetics.com

Answer 6

try a subtle green that sets off the colour of your eyes