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Hazel eyes are a shade between golden, brown, and green. Because of this, hazel eye color is very sensitive to the environment, and can appear to change color depending on the quality of light, the colors you're wearing, or the eye makeup you have on.

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    Use a colored eyeliner. Although most people tend to stick with a simple black eyeliner, if you have hazel eyes, you can try experimenting with different colors to see what makes your eyes stand out.

    • For example, if you want to bring out the blue in your eyes, try using a deep purple, which will bring out any blue tones you have in your eyes.[1]
    • If you want to bring out the green in your eyes, try using colors such as taupe, brown, green, or gold.[2][3]
    • Brown eyeliner is also flattering for hazel eyes. Choose a warm color, like chestnut, to highlight cool tones, or a cool color, like silvery cedar, to bring out the gold in your eyes.

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    Try a different shade of mascara. As with eyeliner, if you have hazel eyes, you aren’t stuck with black. Try other shades, too! Some mascara comes with flecks of gold, which is a good option for hazel eyes, you can also try lighter browns, or even mascara that has a purple tint.[4]

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    Experiment with different color eyeshadow. This can be tricky for people with hazel eyes. Most of the colors that will accentuate you hazel eyes tend to be bolder colors that can end up looking clownish, if you’re not careful. You can use neutral tones, like cream, or taupe, or stick with colors in the purple, blue, green, and gold family.[5]

    • Warm, earthy tones, like green, gold, and shimmering brown, are your best bet.[6]
    • Apply moderately! If you’re using a bright shade, apply it to no more than ⅓ of your upper eyelid.
    • Avoid using too much blue. A bit of blue can accentuate your eyes if they have more blue tones than brown. However, especially if your hazel eyes tend to be more of a greenish-brown, too much blue can overpower them.[7]

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    Choose a lip color that will accentuate your eyes. Eye makeup isn’t the only method of bringing out the color in your eyes. Choosing a lip color, whether it be lipstick, lip stain, or a gloss, can also help your eyes pop.[8] While you don’t want to overpower your eyes with a very bold lipstick, you can still accentuate them.[9]

    • For example, try choosing colors that are complementary to your eyeshadow. Generally, berry colors (such as coral, pink, or red) offer good, but subtle choices.[10]
    • One example of a bad color pairing would be to choose a very dark berry color for your lips, and then pairing it with a green eyeshadow.

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    Try adding bronzer to your makeup routine. Most bronzers are made to give you a golden glow, and gold is great for making hazel eyes pop.[11] However, apply in moderation as you don’t want to give yourself a fak- looking orange tint. Simply sweep the bronzer gently over your t-zone. This area includes the skin just above your eyebrows, your nose, and the skin just under your nose, and below your lips.

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    Consider your hair color. Hair color plays a big role in accentuating or down-playing our eyes. If you already dye your hair, or are up for trying it, you can try warmer tones, such as red or auburn, or even a more golden shade.

    • If you have a more blue tone to your hazel eyes, you might also be able to work with cooler shades such as a silvery blonde or ash brown.
    • If you are nervous about dying your hair, try using a semi-permanent color that doesn't last as long as permanent color, or you could even try on a wig in the color you are thinking of to get an idea of how it will react with your skin and eye color.

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    Avoid clothing that is the same shade as your eyes. For a person with hazel eyes, this can mean different things. Some people tend to have more greenish-blue eyes, while others have more greenish-brown eyes. Either way, choose a shade that is slightly different than the color of your eyes.

    • For example, a forest green sweater can accentuate the olive green color of your eyes.

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    Use glasses to accentuate your eye color. If you wear glasses, you can choose frames that will accentuate your eye color. To bring out the green in your eyes, try choosing frames that are in the red or purple family, or even dark green frames. To bring out the gold tones, try dark shades of purple or even plum.[12]

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    Choose outfits in neutral colors as well as purple or green. Opt for neutral and dusky shades like cream, gray, sand, and dusty pink. Dark purples and greens also look great. For example, an emerald green or royal purple will accentuate your eyes. Typically, it will be best if the article of clothing used to accentuate your eyes is your shirt (or a dress).

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    Accessorize with colors that will bring out the color of your eyes. There are a wide variety of accessories you can use to accentuate your eyes.

    • For example, try a scarf or hat in which is in the purple, green, or gold family. If you wear earrings, you can try the same with that, too.
    • Accessories that are worn closer to your face will play a bigger role than items that aren't. So if you're trying to emphasize your eyes, you should choose earrings, a scarf, or a hat instead of something like a bracelet or your shoes.

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    Hazel eyes usually contain a mixture of brown, gold, and green pigments but can include small flecks of blue as well. From a distance, they often look light brown or green and they appear to change color in different lighting.

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    Rich neutrals such as chocolate brown or charcoal provide the perfect backdrop for hazel eyes. Avoid wearing saturated tones like bright red or blue as they will overwhelm your eyes and make them look flat.

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    Brown is one of the best colors for hazel eyes because it provides contrast to all the pigments in the eyes. Gray works similarly but will emphasize the cooler tones like blue and green.

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      • Regardless of your eye color, eyes look best when they are clear and healthy. If your eyes are dry, apply some eye drops to help refresh them, and make sure you get enough sleep so that your eyes will not be red and puffy! Also make sure that you eat a well-balanced diet as this can affect the health of your eyes as well.[13]

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      • You don’t have to try every makeup and clothing tip at once, or your look may be too bold. For instance, if you opt for a bright lip color, keep your eye makeup simple. Similarly, if you go for dramatic eye makeup, pair it with a neutral lip color.

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      • Take care not to overpower your hazel eyes. Use a few bright accents amid neutral colors to let your eyes shine!

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      • When trying to accentuate your eyes, don’t go overboard! For example, don’t wear a dark purple eyeshadow, with a dark purple shirt, and a dark purple hat. While it may accentuate your eyes, it will also be a lot of the same color. Instead, try mixing and matching, like by pairing a golden eyeshadow with a purple shirt and a dark brown hat.

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      This article was co-authored by Alicia D'Angelo. Alicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles. This article has been viewed 279,392 times.

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      The easiest way to make hazel eyes pop is to wear clothes and accessories that are shades of purple and green, like a dark emerald dress or a purple hat and scarf. Get reading glasses with frames that are a deep shade of purple or green. You can also play up brown eyes with different shades of brown, like chestnut or silvery cedar. For makeup tips on how to make your hazel eyes stand out, like using colored eyeliner, read on!

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      How do I make my hazel eyes pop? ›

      GORGEOUS GOLDEN-GREENS AND SILVERS

      Golden-green shades enhance the richness of hazel eyes. The minky-mossy golden grey-green shade of Eyes to Mesmerise Cream Eyeshadow in Oyster Pearl brings out the gorgeous green tones, making your eyes look instantly bigger and brighter.

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      What colors hazel eyes pop? ›

      “Opting for olive greens, mossy shades, or even vibrant emeralds will create a striking contrast against the brown and gold tones in hazel eyes, while accentuating the unique qualities of them and brightening up the whole face,” says Buckland.

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      What makes hazel eyes so attractive? ›

      They are regarded as one of the most attractive eye hues and are seen to be incredibly gorgeous. Hazel eyes are seen as being both enigmatic and seductive. They have very distinctive eye colors and are admired for their beauty. Hazel eyes are also said to be very expressive and can reveal a person's genuine emotions.

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      What mix makes hazel eyes? ›

      Hazel eyes are generally a combination of brown, green, and gold. Sometimes, blue or even amber can make an appearance in hazel eyes, too.

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      What colors suit hazel eyes? ›

      Hazel eyes have flecks of gold, green, and brown, so it's best to play them up with warm-toned blondes, browns, and reds if you really want your eye color to stand out. If your hazel eyes have a lot of green in them, rich red shades like auburn and copper will work best for you.

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      What clothes make hazel eyes pop? ›

      The best colors for your hazel eyes include dark neutrals, like brown and gray, which will pick up the darker tones in your eyes. For a bolder combination, orange and lavender look so good with hazel, making the greener shades in them pop.

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      What makes hazel eyes brighter? ›

      Brown is one of the best colors for hazel eyes because it provides contrast to all the pigments in the eyes. Gray works similarly but will emphasize the cooler tones like blue and green.

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      Are hazel eyes cool or warm? ›

      There are many different ways to determine whether or not you have warm, cool, or natural undertones. One of the easiest is to look at your eye color: Brown, amber, or hazel eyes= warm undertones.

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      Are hazel eyes rare? ›

      According to the World Atlas, only about five percent of the world's population have hazel eyes—just behind the rarest eye color, which is green. The rarity of hazel eyes can be attributed to the intricate genetic factors involved in their development, which includes the combination of melanin and Rayleigh scattering.

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      What is the true color of hazel eyes? ›

      Hazel eyes are a combination of brown, gold or green. It's not an equal mix. Some people have eyes that seem only to have two of those colors, while others may have eyes that show all three. The possible differences among people with hazel eyes are one easy way to see just how unique eye color can be.

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      What is the prettiest eye shape? ›

      Eye Shape #1 - Almond Eyes

      Almond eyes are considered the most ideal eye shape because you can pretty much pull off any eyeshadow look. And believe me, this is a huge plus! Almond eyes have an oval shape with a slightly upturned outer corner.

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      Do men like hazel eyes? ›

      While men were 1.4 times more likely than women to wish their partner had a different eye color, both genders favored blue eyes. Surprisingly, green, brown, and hazel were more preferred on a partner than gray eyes which respondents had previously considered the most attractive.

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      What is the least attractive eye color? ›

      In a website poll of over 66,000 respondents, 20% said green was the most attractive, followed by hazel and light blue at 16%. Brown was far and away voted the least attractive (6%).

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      Who mostly has hazel eyes? ›

      Anyone can be born with hazel eyes, but it's most common in people of Brazilian, Middle Eastern, North African, or Spanish descent.

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      What is the personality of hazel eyes? ›

      Hazel brown or grey-brown eyes are positive folks who are always up for adventures. You are the type who would go with the flow, adapt to different situations easily and always get bored if things become monotonous. You are a brave heart and a very courageous person.

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      What are the facts about hazel eyes? ›

      People with hazel eyes tend to have a moderate amount of melanin in their irises. Specifically, the amount of melanin in a hazel-eyed person is higher than in green eyes and lower than in amber eyes. This moderate amount of melanin results in the unique gold-green colour associated with hazel eyes.

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      What hair color makes hazel eyes pop? ›

      Hazel eyes have flecks of gold, green, and brown, so it's best to complement them with warm-toned blondes, browns, and reds if you really want your eye color to stand out. If your hazel eyes have a lot of green in them, rich red shades like auburn and copper will work best for you.

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      What color shirt makes hazel eyes pop? ›

      The best colors for your hazel eyes include dark neutrals like brown and gray, which will pick up the darker tones in your eyes. For a bolder combination, orange and lavender look so good with hazel, making the greener shades in them pop. Burgundy is also a fail-safe color choice.

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      How to bring out green in hazel eyes? ›

      Hazel Eyes - The amazing thing about the hazel eye is that the dominant shade can be dictated by the color of eye makeup you choose. Shades of forest green and dark purple bring out the green in hazel eyes. Shades of blue and grey will highlight your blue undertones.

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      What is the rarest eye color hazel? ›

      Of those four, green is the rarest. It shows up in about 9% of Americans but only 2% of the world's population. Hazel/amber is the next rarest color after green. Blue is the second most common and brown tops the list, found in 45% of the U.S. population and possibly almost 80% worldwide.

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      What eyeliner is best for hazel eyes? ›

      Eyeliner Color for Green/Hazel Eyes

      The best eyeliner for hazel eyes are colors from the pink and purple families. Try reddish, bronze, rust and mahogany eye shadows.

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      What color is complementary to hazel eyes? ›

      According to Hurkman, those with hazel eyes should reach for purples, browns, golds, and greens in their makeup. She'd recommend Charlotte Tilbury's Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Vintage Vamp—a buildable shadow quad consisting of warm purple and red tones.

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      How rare are hazel eyes? ›

      Hazel eyes are fairly rare, and only about 5% of the population has them. Can eyes change color? It's very unusual for eyes to change color in adulthood, but if you really want hazel eyes, you can wear colored contacts to temporarily change how your eyes look.

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      How can I bring out the green in my hazel eyes? ›

      Shades of forest green and dark purple bring out the green in hazel eyes. Shades of blue and grey will highlight your blue undertones. Adding in different shades of gold, copper, and light beige will create a golden-brown effect, while black and deep brown will make your eye color appear dark brown.

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      What color glasses make hazel eyes pop? ›

      Much in the same way that purple or navy blue eyeliner can make hazel eyes pop, those colors are extremely flattering for glasses for hazel-colored eyes. For a more severe or edgy look, consider a strong navy blue or deep burgundy glasses frames which is a great daytime look for hazel eyes.

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      How to make your eye color pop naturally? ›

      Wear clothes in your eyes' complementary color (mainly works for blue, green and brown eyes). The contrast emphasizes the color of your eyes. 2. Wear clothes in the same color group as your eyes (works for all eye colors).

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