How to Choose an Eye Shadow Color

Your eyes are the windows to your soul. Make them come alive with a touch of shadow on the lids. Don't choose a color just because you like it, choose colors that go well with your skin tone and on special occasions you can match your eyeshadow with your clothes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Shop for shades that complement your skin and eye color. Look for colors that softly contrast with the shade of your eyes - not colors that match them exactly.

2. Choose simple, natural shades. If you opt for bright or trendy colors, be careful; they can look unnatural unless balanced with other suitable tones, and may go out of style as fast as they came in.

3. Buy colors that blend well together. You want your eyes to attract the attention, not any marked lines caused by your shadow.

4. Keep in mind that dark colors will minimize your eyes, while light shades will make them stand out.

5. Consider soft browns and tans with sandy or pink undertones for blue eyes.

6. Wear khaki and brown shades with yellow undertones for green eyes.

7. Accent dark brown and black eyes with brown and charcoal shadows.

8. Experiment. Head to a department store's cosmetic counter and have your eyes made up by a professional. Ask for color combinations that could work for day and evening.

Tips & Warnings

• A little color goes a long way. Begin with a little shadow, and gradually increase it to find the amount that flatters you the most.
• Shadow can look a lot darker in its palette, so don't let color intensity keep you from trying a shade you like.
• If you experiment with bright shadows, use them as a wash over the eyelids to add a hint of color.
• Shadow may irritate your eyes, especially if you wear contact lenses. Tap excess powder from the applicator before applying.

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[happyskin_2007]

on 5/2/2007 Great Suggestion: Go to www.marykay.com and try their free Virtual Makeover. Pick a model that looks like you and start selecting different colors.
Going to deparment stores is also a good idea - the makeup counters are trained in color etc..

[bou_chri]

on 1/11/2007 I don't think brown eyeshadows look good on my dark brown eyes! I prefer a dark pink, violets or charcoal!

on 8/31/2006 Here is a really neat way to get that sexy, smoky, slept- in- my -makeup look (do this before you apply mascara).
Apply your shadow as you normally would, making sure to apply liner (pencil works best) just underneath the curve of the upper lash line, as well as in between lashes. Put a touch in the outer corners as well. Close your eyes, and gently rub your eyes as if you were sleepy. Open your eyes. You might look a bit racoonish at first, but don't worry. Remove excess from underneath the eye (you may need to touch up your concealer/foundation).

The end result is sexy. Finish with a touch of highlighter in the inner corners and you're done!

on 8/8/2006 My eyes are blue-gray, so what I like to do is wear khaki colored eyeliner, and a light brown eyeshadow, it's a great look for fall and winter, but in the summer I like to play it up with pink and orange, so that my eyes don't look too dull.

on 8/8/2006 A little too much eyeshadow can make you look unreal and un-natural.So stay light.