Though brown eyes are naturally beautiful and versatile, the right eyeshadow will truly bring them to life. Whether your brown eyes are deep chocolate, warm hazel, or golden honey, choosing the best eyeshadow colors will accentuate their natural glow and create a wonderful, striking look.
Laura Mercier's Caviar Stick Eye Shadow offers a range of long-wearing, creamy, and mixable colors best for accentuating brown eyes. If you're trying to find the best eyeshadow for brown eyes, we have expert-recommended colors that will provide your look with dimension, warmth, and radiance.
What Eyeshadow Colors Make Brown Eyes Stand Out?
Though brown eyes will flatter almost any color of eyeshadow, some shades look better on them than others. Take into consideration the following color families if you want to draw attention to your brown eyes:
Brown and Copper Tones
Shades like Burnished Bronze, Cocoa, and Mocha enhance the golden flecks in brown eyes and add a beautiful warmth. Copper and bronze colors are very complementary to brown eyes since they give off that bronzed appearance that’ll make eyes pop and shine.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Burnished Bronze
High-impact, long-wearing, creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
Rich Jewel Tones
The vivid contrast of deep mauves, blues, and greens makes brown eyes seem brighter and more defined. Shades like Amethyst (soft mauve), Nuit (dark blue), Celestial Noir (bluish gray metallic), and Aurora (shimmering green) add a dramatic, edgy touch to your makeup look.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Amethyst
High-impact, long-wearing, creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
Rosy and Neutral Tones
Soft pinks and taupe tones subtly accentuate brown eyes, giving you that clean girl makeup aesthetic. Shades like Starlight (shimmering pink eyeshadow), Strapless (soft nude shimmer), and Metallic Taupe create an everyday eye look with just the right amount of shimmer.
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Caviar Stick Eye Shadow - Starlight
High-impact, long-wearing, creamy texture that glides on for 24-hour life-proof wear.
How to Apply Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes
When applying eyeshadow, follow these easy steps for optimal results:
- Simply swipe the shadow directly onto your eyelids; no need for brushes!
- For a smooth look, blend with a brush or your fingertips.
- Apply layers of deeper hues to the outer corners or creases to add more depth and dimension.
- Apply lighter, shimmering shades to the inner corners of your eyes and the brow bone to make them appear brighter and more open.
Pro Tips:
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- For light or medium shades, use the All Over Eye Color Brush for a quick wash of color. To ensure seamless application closer to the lash line, use a smaller flat brush like the Eye Color Brush.
- The darker the shade, the smaller the brush. Blend light shades with the Finishing Pony Tail Brush and darker shades with the Eye Crease Brush.
- Use small brushes like the Smoky Eye Liner Brush for finer application around the lash line.