Celebrity makeup artists say that the most common mistake women make when choosing eye shadows, is attempting to match their eye color too much.   Having blue eyes, so you wear blue make up, isn’t the trend anymore.  Today, it is all about contrast.  The eye shadow is meant to frame the eye, not to overpower it.

A tone blue eye will stand out much more with a bronze shadow.  With brown eyes, you can add a dark blue shadow to outline the eye.

Following, is a step by step guide to help apply the best eye shadows for your eye color.

Blue eyes:  the best color is bronze eye shadow.  Use a matte taupe in the crease and then use a satin bone shade underneath the brow area.  Apply to the lid a shimmery bronze shadow with a damp brush.  When it dries, it will have a glazed look that will last longer than a using a cream shadow.  Use a dark brown pencil, closely line the top and bottom lash lines to deepen the effect.

Brown eyes:  start out with a dark (navy) blue eyeliner with a neutral shadow.  Start with a satin bone color on the eye lid.  For the next layer, apply a matte taupe in the crease and a shimmery champagne along the brow bone.  Use a blue pencil to line closely along the top lash line. Blend the line.  Draw a touch of color underneath the lid to continue the look.  Do not apply it on very heavy, it will draw the eyes down.

Green eyes:  start with a plum eye shadow.  Use a lavender shade for the lid. Use a middle-toned color for the crease and highlight with the palest shimmery shade.  Use a dark plum shade to bring out the outer corners.  Finish with a shimmery plum liquid on the top of the eye, very close to the lash line.

Hazel eyes: green works best. Use sheer, muted greens.  Apply a matte taupe in the  crease and a champagne shimmer on the brow bone.  Use a light shade on the lids.  Line the eyes top and bottom with a deep dark evergreen pencil, smudging with your finger.

To complete the beautiful eye look, remember to apply mascara!

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