This post is going to cover some simple steps that women with light to dark brown eyes can follow when applying makeup. Even though I am going to give you some hints and tips for dark eyes, remember that variety is such a wonderful choice and you are free to experiment with other colors as well. If you really like a certain color there is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t give it a try. This is just a guide to help you choose a color when you are at the makeup counter and in front of you are over 50 colors to you have no idea where to begin.

How to Choose an Eyeliner Color

Let’s start with eyeliner color and go from there. Two good options for dark eyes are black or dark brown eyeliner. Whether your eyes are light or dark brown, your eyeliner should be dark brown and black. Don’t line your eyes too thick; a thin line will do just fine.

If you’re trying to open smaller eyes, line first with silver or white. Start from the inside corner of your eyelid and stop about third of the way through. Then finish with a black or a dark brown liner.

Navy, forest green, violet and copper are also great eyeliner choices. Play around with the different colors and pick the ones you like best.

How to Choose an Eye shadow

The most common issue women ask me is “which eye shadow can I wear with my brown eyes?” Continue to read below ladies and I’ll have an answer for you.

Eye shadow is meant to highlight and define the eyes. Eye shadow is used to create depth to bring out the beauty of the eyes. A dark color used on the lid will make the eye appear smaller, while a lighter color will make it appear larger.

Common makeup tips for brown eyes typically include browns, beige and neutral tans. Grays and charcoals also look good with this eye color, as do violet and lavender. You can mix it up with lavender and a violet.

Khaki and olive green are a great color combination. Browns with green highlights or copper highlights are always a fun option. Try copper and even gold. If your eyes have a tinge of green, choose green eye shadows as well.

I find that brown eye shadow looks quite good with my brown eyes. I use browns that have some highlights in the color – usually, gold or silver highlights. Do remember that brown eye shadow can look very good with brown eyes and green eye shadow can look very good with green eyes. Brown eye shadows are all pretty safe, so you don’t have to worry too much about those.

I love using black, gray and charcoals when I want a smoky eye looks. Otherwise I wouldn’t suggest it as an eye shadow.