How to Choose The Right Eyeshadow Shade for Grey Eyes

Eyeshadows that are similar in tone to your skin color work best.

Gray eyes are unusual, and the best way to enhance them is with the right eyeshadow shade. Eyeshadow should be chosen to make your eyes stand out and not chosen based on the color of your outfit. Bear in mind your skin tone and hair color, as well as your gray eyes, in choosing the right eye makeup. Do not be afraid of experimenting until you find your perfect shades.

Things You'll Need

• Slate eyeshadow
• Eyeshadow brush
• Copper eyeshadow
• Sponge concealer
• Violet eyeshadow
• Black eyeliner

Instructions

1. 

   Two complementary colors combined stand out.

   Choose a complementary color on the opposite side of the color wheel from gray to make your eyes pop out. Deep browns and purple would work well.

2. Consider your skin tone. A lighter skin tone should have an eyeshadow that is lighter in tone, while darker skin needs an eyeshadow of similar tone. For example, if you are light skinned with gray eyes, choose a light purple or light brown.

3. Brush on slate eyeshadow for a neutral daytime eyeshadow shade and add copper across the crease line with an eyeshadow brush. Metallic colors such as copper accentuate gray eyes. Though you want your eyes to stand out, a color that matches your eyes, such as slate, is a neutral base for a day natural look. Use your index finger to gently rub the colors together so it is softened.

4. Remove excess eyeshadow underneath the eyes with a sponge concealer applicator. If necessary, dip the sponge applicator in a small amount of concealer if you have excess eyeshadow underneath the eyes.

5. Wear violet eyeshadow for a smoky nighttime look and add black eyeliner across the lid of the eyes to make your gray eyes stand out strongly. Rub the black eyeliner to decrease the harshness of the line.

6. Choose soft skin tone color for days when you want a natural look. Be sure it is light so you do not overpower the lightness of your eye color. Examine your skin color in daylight outside and select an eyeshadow that is slightly darker.

Tips & Warnings

• Your eye color can change with the lighting and the clothing you wear. Adjust the makeup to suit your gray eyes.

• Look at eyeshadow colors that work for blue eyes as well. Some colors, such as pebble or bronze, work for gray and blue eyes.

• Practice applying eyeshadow at home and do not be afraid of experimenting. There is no wrong color.

• Classic looks work well much of the time, but some trends can work well for gray eyes.

References

• Rejuvaminerals: Help Me Choose the Right Eye Makeup
• Makeup 2 Enhance: What Are The Best Eyeshadow Colors For You?
• Makeup Notebook: Best Makeup Tips For Blue Eyes

Resources

• "Face Forward"; Kevyn Aucoin; 2000