How To Choose Colors to Complement Your Eye Color

I've been asked countless times "Which colors should I wear to make my eyes pop?". So, I'm writing a blog to answer your questions!

First, the biggest reference for that would be the color wheel. Some people have a difficult time reading/understanding the color wheel so here's a brief explanation.

Each color on the color wheel has an opposite color, these are complementary to each other. For example, look at yellow. Directly across from yellow on the opposite side of the color wheel is violet, this means that violet is a complementary color to yellow & vise versa. So with that said, here are some tips and guidelines to making your eye color pop.

Blue:
The best shades for blues to really stand out are orange based colors. If you want to go bold use oranges or corals but if you're looking for something more on the neutral side, try a light peach, copper, or chocolate brown.

Green:
The complementary color for green is red. Now most people don't want to walk around in a bright red eyeshadow, so it's best to find colors with red undertones. Burgundy, wine, cranberry, & bronzes are excellent colors to use, even a deep chocolate brown could make an effect when used properly.

Brown:
Brown eyes can support any color really. You really have to take a look to see if your brown eyes have more of a gold or reddish undertone. Universal shades that work well on brown eyes are purples & blues. Golds can add a nice pop of color and brighten the eyes as well.

Hazel:
Hazel eyes can be pretty tricky. Hazel is a pleasant mixture of brown, gold, & green. Normally you wouldn't want to use an eyeshadow matching the eye color but it works well with hazel eyes. To make hazel eyes pop you could use golds, greens, & purples.


I'll be posting a separate blog for each of these. It will include products I suggest & different looks & techniques you could use to make your eyes look their best!

Thanks for reading!
Lauren.