How to Wear Green Eyeshadow

Green eyeshadow is a fresh and bold color that can be worn year round in just the right hue. It's best suited for brown or dark eyes, and can be applied in either a matte or shimmer finish. If you need to update your look with a splash of color, here's what you need to wear green eyeshadow successfully.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 to 3 different shades of green eyeshadow
• Eyeshadow primer
• Black eyeliner
• Mascara
• Eyeshadow applicator
• Makeup sponge

1. Apply eyeshadow primer to eyelids. This will help the eyeshadow set smoothly and evenly, and prepares your eyes for the makeup application.

2. Use the softest green up to the browbone. Apply the lightest shade of green with the eyeshadow applicator and blend it until even and smooth.

3. Blend in the second shade up to the eyebrow crease. Choose a green shade that complements your skin and eye color and blend until smooth.

4. Add the eyeliner. Create a clean and sharp line on the top of the eyelid, and extend it outward to the edge of the eyes.

5. Add the a third color or layer of green eyeshadow on top of the liner. This is the final step that will help blend the shades for maximum impact. You can soften or enhance the color at this stage.

6. Add another stroke of eyeliner on top of the final layer. This will help emphasize your eyes, and you can create a smoky effect with a thicker eyeliner for the evening if you prefer.

7. Finish your look with 1 or 2 coats of mascara. Make sure this is either in a brown or black color to help highlight the lashes and emphasize the eyes.

8. Limit other colors on the face. Stick with neutral colors on the lips and cheeks for a balanced look.

Tips & Warnings

• Green eyeshadow in a matte shade is ideal for daytime, while metallics and shimmery tones are best for evening.
• Green eyeshadow is ideal for brown, hazel, and black eye colors.
• Lime eyeshadow is a great shade for spring and summer.
• Avoid wearing green eyeliner or green mascara on top of green eyeshadow; pick a contrast liner and mascara instead.
• Green eyeshadow does not always work well with blue eyes.
• Don't wear green colored contact lenses with green eyeshadow.
• Never match your eyeshadow color to your clothing. Pick up contrast colors such as beige, brown, black, or tan to complete your look.