These eyeshadow colours make brown eyes look fierce
If you thought having brown eyes was 'boring', you're about to have your world rocked.
Being a neutral shade, brown is an ideal canvas for those who like to go big with their eye makeup. And while bright and bold tones will look ah-mazing on your eyes, earthy shades will also look nonchalantly chic. So yeah, it's basically a win-win from brown-eyed babes.
From teal and burgundy, to rose gold and bronze, these are the best eyeshadows for brown eyes...
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Going for a contrasting eyeshadow is the key to make the charming colour of your eyes pop. Being the contrasting colour for red and orange colour families, blue works wonders for us brown-eye ladies. And since blue eyeshadow is a little 90s, teal joins our list as the upcoming replacement.
Twinkle Pop Eyeshadow Stick, £23, Marc Jacobs Beauty at Net-A-Porter
In shade: Shoshanna
Why it works: As luxe as it gets, this eyeshadow has a subtle finish, perfect for indulging in a bold colour without making a faux pas.
Cream Colour For Eyes, £30, Tom Ford at Selfridges
In shade: Siren Blue
Why it works: We love an eyeshadow with a rich finish. Super pigmented and easy to apply, this shade of teal is delicate and next level chic!
NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil, £5.50, Feel Unique
In shade: Peacock
Why it works: If you're feeling confident to copy Em Rata's look, this one is for you. An electric shade of teal that will make your eyes pop - specially if you nail that winged look.
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Our love for silver is nothing new, but the colour seems to be having a moment. While the lighter versions of the colour are great for opening the eyes when applied in the inner corners, more rich and pigmented silvers make for a statement look.
Ombre Couture Cream Eyeshadow, £19, Givenchy at Escentual
In shade: Glorious Silver
Why it works: Another shadow that will turn heads . Next-level shimmer, rich in colour, and how cute is this packaging?!
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The colour of the season just happens to look amazing on brown eyes. Not as bright as a magenta or pink, rose gold is a chic understatement, that we hope stays around for a long time. Eyeshadows in this colour have gorgeous undertones - understand our obsession, yet?
Modernist Eyeshadow Palette, £68, Hourglass at Amazon Beauty
In shade: Monochrome
Why it works: We couldn't resist to include this palette - it's the perfect rose gold, complimented by pink and plum shades. Absolutely gorgeous.
Eye Colour Cream, £25, Burberry
In shade: Pink Heather
Why it works: A stunning shade of rose gold, with a vivid pink hue. The creamy texture delivers an iridescent finish to die for.
Mermaid Eye Shade, £29, Chantecaille at Space NK
In shade: Starfish
Why it works: With one stroke you have a dreamy rose gold that doesn't need retouching all night long. But the coverage and colour are buildable, to a rich rose gold with plum undertones.
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It's weird how earthy tones work so well on brown eyes. You'd think brown could in no way compliment your eyes, but it makes for the ideal no makeup makeup - allowing you to go bold on the lips. You can also work it into a sexy smoky eye, and choose an eyeshadow with shimmer in it for your evening looks.
Pure Pigment, £17.50, Illamasqua
In shade: Fervent
Why it works: Gorgeous rust undertones are what give this shade its name, fervent. It's also heavy on the shimmer and a go-to for a night out.
Eyeshadow, £15, Urban Decay
In shade: Buck
Why it works: A very natural shade of brown that will do wonders for your daytime looks. Just apply a little on the crease to give your eyes more depth and voilà!
They're Real Duo Shadow Blender, £20, Benefit Cosmetics
In shade: Bombshell Brown
Why it works: If you're not great with makeup brushes, Benefit has this new pocket palette (with a blender sponge!) that will make your life much easier - it just happens they have a gorgeous duo of brown shades.
makeupvincent/ InstagramEmerald Green
A true gem, emerald green should be your go-to for when you're feeling fancy - ideally paired with nude lips. The precious stone shade looks particularly beautiful on olive skin tones, as the undertones of your skin will harmonize with the eyeshadow's colour.
Couture Mono Eyeshadow, £23.50, Yves Saint Laurent
In shade: Orient
Why it works: How stunning is this eyeshadow?! And trust us, the finish is just as luxe as its case. The powdery texture is perfect for a smoky eye when paired with rust or black eyeshadows.
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You know it, we know it, everyone knows it. Gold is the most stunning colour for brown eyes. Universally chic, even the most subtle of shades will enhance your eye colour - for an incandescent effect that will turn heads.
Pro Long Wear Pot, £16.50, MAC
In shade: Indianwood
Why it works: BAM! Pigment bomb! A little pot of golden goodness with some beautiful rust undertones.
Eyes To Mesmerise, £22, Charlotte Tilbury
In shade: Jean
Why it works: Between gold and champagne, Jean is a gorgeous colour that captures the light the same way highlighter does - it looks really stunning with a dewy complexion.
Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow, £33.50, Stila
In shade: Gilded gold
Why it works: Pure shimmer - quite literally. This is honestly like nothing you've ever seen. Mix the eyeshadow with its primer for a super creamy and hella bright colour. The results are over the top.
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Another spin on blue eyeshadows, cobalt is the colour for those willing to go to the next level for a bold makeup look. A gorgeous shade, worthy of one of Lupita Nyong'o's most memorable looks. The awesome thing about cobalt is that it also works great with other primary colours - see that red lipstick? Nailed it.
Lid Pop, £15.50, Clinique
In shade: Pop Surf
Why it works: The idyllic summery shade, this cobalt is bright enough for your most daring makeup looks. The finish is silky and the coverage is buildable.
Dark Star 006 Kit, £120, Pat McGrath Labs at Net-A-Porter
In shade: UltraViolet Blue
Why it works: When Pat McGrath came out with these kits, we were buzzing! And it's a completely justified spend once you witness how good they are. This particular one comes with a cobalt-blue eyeshadow infused with violet glitter. The kit also contains 3 other eyeshadows, a buffer brush and a kohl eyeliner.
Rex FeaturesBurgundy
Burgundy is another opulent alternative for evening makeup looks. While we're obsessed with Shay's shade here, shades with plum undertones also work greatly on brown eyes. For a seductive look that has luxe written all over it, go for burgundy eyeshadow under full feathery black lashes.
Ombre Première Longwear Powder Eyeshadow, £26, Chanel
In shade: Désert Rouge
Why it works: For full on drama! This rich burgundy shade has an uber satin finish, seamless and long-lasting, the formula is A-list worthy - and worth the investment.
Kyshadow Palette, £32, Kylie Cosmetics
In shade: The Burgundy Palette
Why it works: Listen, you might not be a fan of the Kardashian-Jenners, but Kylie's makeup sells out in seconds for a reason. It's good. It's real good. Not only does this palette works wonders in any skin tone, the colours are in another level of pigment - super rich. Plus the shimmery eyeshadows are gorgeous.
Pure Colour Envy Eyeshadow, £22, Estée Lauder
In shade: Vain Violet
Why it works: For a slightly darker plum hue, this eyeshadow has a beautiful finish: matte but still sparkly. Also, it feels ultra light on the skin, making it ideal for those who hate heavy makeup.
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Much like gold, bronze is a shade that just does it for brown eyes. Usually lighter than the actual colour of your eyes, it helps draw attention in a subtle way. An A-list favourite, the shade looks stunning in front of the camera and in daylight.
Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, £23, Bobbi Brown
In shade: Golden Bronze
Why it works: Eyeshadow application doesn't get any easier than this. Super creamy, you can easily fix any mistakes before the texture sets on skin. Once dry, the colour is luminous and sparkly - and it will last all night long!
Eye Shadow Singles, £10, Anastasia Beverly Hills
In shade: Metallic sunset bronze
Why it works: The ultimate bronze. This shade has delicate rust undertones that look absolutely gorgeous with that holiday glow - or when faking that holiday glow.
Colour Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadow, £4.99, Maybelline
In shade: On & On Bronze
Why it works: This is a budget hero that works wonders! Heavy on pigment but light on skin, the "tattoo finish" is exactly what you'd hope for - weightless.
