Swipe, line, cover, crease, repeat. You have your makeup routine nailed down to a T, but how do you know the shadow and the cream you’re pulling out of your bag is the most flattering? While it’s easier to follow the same old steps you’ve been practicing since you were a teenager, creating the makeup look that accentuates your unique—beautiful!—features is dependent on the shape and the color of your eyes. As makeup artist Keka Heron explains, if you don’t take these qualities into consideration, you could make your optics appear muddy, closed or lacking definition. If you’re not sure what’s the ideal look for your specific set, don’t bat an eyelash over it.
Here, secret tips from the pros on how to create a stellar look that shows off your gorgeous hues and frames:
According to Your Eye Color
If you have green eyes…
Do your eyes match nature’s favorite color? As the rarest eye color globally, you likely already receive compliments, but to really make them stand out in the crowd, Heron says to trade your go-to black liner for something softer. Charcoal or soft brown liquid or pencil liner will take the emphasis away from the shape of your eyes and bring more attention to the out-of-the-ordinary color you’re rocking. When you’re selecting your eyeshadow, she suggests trying a wide variety of purple shades, all of which make your eyes pop. For a night out when you’d like to go the extra mile to glam up, Heron recommends a shadow with a red undertone and a smokey silver combination.
If you have blue eyes…
When you’re shopping, you might naturally gravitate toward royal, light and turquoise blues, all of which highlight the tones and pigments in your eyes. But when you’re at the makeup counter, Heron says to consider a warmer selection. Because your eyes draw attention, even without makeup, a deeper eyeshadow hue that reminds you of the colors of Fall will provide the stage for your blue eyes to shine. Read more
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