When you consider that around 80% of the world's population have brown eyes—including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kendall Jenner, and Salma Hayek—knowing what works for this eye colour is crucial. We've rounded up the best tips from beauty experts and makeup artists for a complete guide.
Which eyeshadow colours flatter brown eyes?
Khaki, gray, navy, violet, taupe, purple, bronze, copper, saffron yellow or gold: almost anything is possible for brown eyes. Since brown is a fairly neutral shade, the possibilities for color combinations are endless. Brown eyes are therefore the best playground for original, colorful make-up looks. All that's left to do is vary as the mood takes you.
Iridescent shadows for a glowy look
To brighten up your eyes, there's nothing like iridescent or glitter eyeshadow to catch the light and add a touch of sparkle to your beauty routine. Work your glitter eyeshadow all over your mobile eyelid, accentuating the inner corner of your eye to enlarge your gaze. Choose cream or liquid textures for rapid application and to avoid fallout. With these textures, makeup artists generally apply a base to retain pigments on the eyelid. It will help your make-up stay clean all day (or all night) and keep the shape you've created with your brush.
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Intense eyeliner for a hypnotic look
With their multiple chocolate shades, brown eyes are dark and magnetic. Play up that mystical air by accentuating your eyes with sharp eyeliner. Cat-eye, Egyptian, retro or double flick: the possibilities are endless, so it's up to you to choose the option that best suits the curve of your eyes. Finish your look with XXL-effect mascara to intensify your eyes.
Gradients to enhance brown eyes
A little tip: to add depth to brown eyes, apply a dark shadow as close to the lashes as possible, preferring lighter colors towards the outside. Dare to use color gradations such as brown/copper or violet/dark gray for a magnetic look.
