I used to think finding the perfect makeup look was complicated, but for all you brown-eyed people out there, it’s actually a blast. The color spectrum is your playground!
You can experiment with so many different shades and vibes. To get you inspired, I’ve pulled together some of the most stunning makeup ideas that will make your brown eyes pop.
1. Glamorous Look
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Let’s have a real talk about brows for a second. I am a huge believer that you can’t have a truly glamorous eye look without amazing brows to go with it.
It might be surprising, but they’re more important than you might think for framing your face and totally changing up your look. I learned this the hard way, but your brow makeup is often the first thing you need to adjust when you switch your hair color.
It just makes sense to get them right. You could have them shaped by a pro and then just keep up the routine with regular tweezing or waxing afterward.
When you want a killer eye look, trust me, it pays off.
2. Glittery Purple Look
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If you have brown eyes, one thing you should definitely experiment with is the whole world of beautiful metallic shades.
Nudes and metallics are a perfect pairing and are often the go-to for celebs like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. Besides the usual nudes and gold or bronze tones, don’t be afraid to try some dusky and rose gold pink eyeshadows.
Deeper browns and purples are also amazing options. These are all colors you can absolutely rock, so it’s about time you started rocking them!
3. Matte, Burgundy Smokey Eye
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To pull off gorgeous looks like this one, you’ll want to kick things off with your primer. On top of that, a nude or base shadow that goes on easy and stays put is a must have.
Near the inner corners of your eye and also on your brow bone, you should add a white eyeliner. These are the spots where you’ll put highlighter, and like we’ve said, that white base really helps the colors you use to stand out.
After that, you’ll want to sweep a darker shade in a sideways ‘V’ shape on the outer corner. That’s the foundation you’ll use to build up your color. Here’s a clever trick: build the color up instead of packing it all on at once.
If you add too much, you can’t really take it away. If you start light, you can always add more.
4. Pop of Dark Gold
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If you’re ready to get creative with your eye makeup, you have to make sure you’re using a good eyeshadow primer.
This little step is a game changer for keeping your eyeshadow from moving around or creasing. It can also make sure your look stays completely put for as long as you need it to.
There is nothing worse than creating a beautiful makeup look before leaving the house, only to have it look a little tired just a few hours later.
5. Gold Glitter Lower Lash Line
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Do you need an effortless way to take your look from daytime office chic to nighttime party ready? A quick swipe of gold glitter liner could be all you need.
Instead of putting it on your top lid like you normally would, try applying it to your bottom lash line. It’s a modern twist that adds a little glitz and glam to your makeup, and it only takes a few minutes to do.
What a great trick! This is one you definitely want to keep in your back pocket.
6. Gold Glitter Look
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Let yourself get creative with your makeup and set aside some time to just play around with the different shades in your palettes to see what feels right for you.
All these stunning makeup ideas had to start somewhere, probably with a makeup artist just experimenting with different tones and textures one day.
How do you know you won’t come up with the next viral makeup look? You don’t, and that’s exactly why you should get in there and have some fun.
7. Glittery Black Smokey Eye
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If you’re choosing to play up your eyes, especially if it’s the first time you’ve decided to go bold with your makeup, keep the rest of your face nude. This is particularly true for your lips.
Pairing big, dark, and dramatic eyes with equally big, dark, and dramatic lips can sometimes give off a horror movie vibe, and I’m pretty sure that’s not quite the look you were going for.
8. Sparkly, Silver Glitter Cut Crease
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Who ever said you couldn’t wear silver when you have brown eyes? You can totally pull off all the metallic shades, and this look is just one example of how beautifully you can wear it.
If you really want to make your silver look pop, put a white eyeliner or shadow on underneath it, after you’ve applied your primer, of course.
The white creates a clean, blank canvas, and every other color you apply over it will sparkle just as beautifully as you hoped it would.
9. Olive Green Smokey Eye
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For those with really dark brown eyes, you have so much room to play around with the much darker, almost smoky looks when you’re doing your makeup.
If you have more of a “medium” brown eye color, you should definitely experiment with green tones. And for lighter brown eyes, yellows and yellow gold shades look amazing because they really help bring out those gold and yellow flecks in your eyes.
10. Dramatic Cut Crease
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A dramatic cut crease has a reputation for being tricky to nail, but the secret to getting things perfectly blended with the sharpest crease is learning how to blend. You’ll also need a steady hand.
I find it helps to work on the smokey eye and crease part first, using a concealer to cover the lid and get that super sharp line. After that, you can go in with your main eyeshadow shades.
It might take a few tries, but you know what they say—practice makes perfect.