Green eyes have an eccentric look and can be quite appealing even without makeup. Just imagine how appealing they would look if you are using the right makeup. Unfortunately, most of the time women with green eyes select the wrong colors and end up with a catty look. Continue reading to find out more about the best makeup for green eyes.
As a general rule, when you are picking out eye make-up it is best to get the lighter shades for the darker green eyes and the other way around. However if you really want a dramatic appearance, you should select darker shades.
Eye Shadow
Applying the eye shadow is actually one of the first steps after the concealer. You can find eye shadow in many different colors, but you need to select the one that is best suited for your appearance without giving you a dramatic look. The best shades for your green eyes would be brown, lilacs, plums, peach and mocha. When choosing makeup for evening function, you could use darker colors like violet, purple, gold and taupes. The brownish-pink shades will increase the vibrancy of your green eyes, so you could use it if you want to attract someone. You need to get avoid eye shadows in colors like gray, silver, white, pink and blue. You should apply a lighter shade first as a highlighter and apply it over your brow bone. Then, you can apply a dark shade to the crease of your eyes.
Eyeliner
After applying eyeshadow, your next step would be to apply the eyeliner in the right color and the right amount. The general rule for liners is to apply thin lines for big eyes and thick lines for small eyes. Of course, this will depend on the occasion. You can choose violet or plum to accentuate your green eyes. These shades will add contrast to the green color and help to accentuate your look. Choose chocolate brown for a general look, but avoid the regular black eyeliner. Some other shades that will suit your green eyes would be the dark gray, raisin and bronze. In case you don’t like Kohl, then you can also use the eyeliner on your lower brow.
Mascara
This will give your eyes a vibrant look. When you have drooping eyes, you can curl the lashes to help open them look wider. Brown mascara will look really pretty on your green eyes. In case you are fearful of experimenting with makeup for green eyes, then you can choose a transparent type. However if you feel like trying something unique, you could choose deep emerald or amethyst.
Finally, here is a video with some tips on applying makeup to green eyes. Enjoy!