You know those days when you just want to switch things up? For anyone with brown eyes, changing your eyeshadow is one of the easiest ways to do it.
We’re so fortunate that we can wear any shade and it just works. I’ve gathered some gorgeous makeup looks from some seriously talented artists that you’re going to love.
1. Dark Burgundy Smokey Eye
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If you really want to grab everyone’s attention, you have to try this stunning burgundy smokey eye with a little pop of gold. What makes this look so trendy and sexy is definitely the ‘cat’ eyeliner.
That little V in the inside corner of the eye just frames everything perfectly.
2. Gold Glitter Eyeliner + Dark, Matte Lips
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I mean, how amazing is this look? The gold winged eyeliner is an absolute game-changer for brown eyes, especially when you pair it with a classic black liner.
First, you’ll want to draw your wing on the top lash line with a black liquid or gel liner. Then, just add another wing right above it with a gold glitter eyeliner for that extra sparkle.
3. Green Glitter Eye Look
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Green just looks so vibrant on brown eyes! I know green isn’t always the first choice for brown-eyed women because it can feel a little ‘too much,’ but sometimes you just need a little push to try something new.
The tutorial above shows you exactly how to get this perfect green glitter, cut crease look.
4. Black & Gold Eyes + Dark Matte Lips
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Gold eyeshadow is amazing for maximizing your eye size, while black is perfect for contouring and minimizing. It’s pretty clear that gold and black are a perfect match for a brown-eyed makeup look.
And this lip color is just the perfect finishing touch.
5. Dark Blue Eyes
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This look is all about a bold, dark blue eyeshadow that is so flattering on brown eyes. The coolness of the blue creates such a beautiful contrast against the warmth in brown eyes.
The turquoise, glittery highlight in the inner corner is what makes this look feel so unique and special.
6. Matte Navy Blue Eyes Pictorial
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For a night out, you have to try this matte blue look with a glitter eyeliner. A great tip is to always pair blue eyeshadow with neutral colors like tan, brown, or grey.
The neutral shadows will totally offset the brightness of the blue.
Step 1: Start by applying a matte brown eyeshadow into your crease. Then, smudge a white eye liner onto the lid.
Step 2: Next, apply a matte blue eyeshadow over your entire lid.
Step 3: With a fluffy blending brush, blend the eyeshadows together. You can soften any harsh edges with a light brown eyeshadow.
Step 4: Apply a liquid, black glitter eyeliner.
Step 5: Line your waterline with a grey-ish eyeliner and smudge it a little underneath your eyes. Add a highlight to the inner corner of your eye. To finish it all off, add a pair of false eyelashes.
7. Simple Brown Eye Makeup Look
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You can totally achieve a gorgeous makeup look by using neutral eyeshadow colors. This look is just perfect for when you want to keep things on the simpler side.
8. Double Winged Eyeliner
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The double winged eyeliner and white waterline are guaranteed to make your eyes look bigger and brighter. You can’t go wrong!
9. Red Glitter Eyes
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I know red can seem like one of the hardest colors to master when it comes to eye makeup. I won’t lie, some red eyeshadows can be a little tricky.
But this gorgeous color isn’t just for Halloween, and you can easily pull it off without looking like you have an inflamed eye. Using black and purple eyeshadows will help make the look a little safer.
10. Purple Eyeshadow + Blue Waterline
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Purple is another one of those colors that just works so well on brown eyes, especially when you pair it with a blue waterline. This is a great choice when you want to add some dimension and depth to your eyes.
Don’t forget to highlight the inner corner of your eye with a shimmery eyeshadow! This little step will make your eyes look brighter and larger.
11. Black & Green Eyes
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To give your eyes a little pop, try wearing a bit of green (or even teal and purple) under your lower lashline. The easiest way to apply it is with a pencil brush.
I’d go with a nude lipstick to keep the lips flirty and feminine.
12. Pictorial for Gold Eye Makeup Look
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Brown eyes and gold eyeshadow are truly a perfect compliment. The gold shade will emphasize your eyes and really make them shine.
Step 1: Prime your eyes first, then add a brown eyeshadow to the crease. With a winged liner brush, you’ll draw a line to create that cut crease effect.
Step 2: Take a blending brush and blend out the cut crease line so there are no harsh edges. Then, apply a little concealer underneath the cut crease to clean it up.
Step 3: Apply a gold glitter eyeshadow right on the lid.
Step 4: Go in with a black gel liner.
Step 5: Highlight your brow bone and finish the whole look with some false eyelashes.
13. Gold & Pink Eyes
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These colors are like two peas in a pod. I mean, everything about this look is just fantastic, right? The black eyeliner below the lash line adds so much more drama and makes the eyes look even bigger.
14. Brown Cut Crease
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Here’s another gorgeous cut crease look. This makeup trend has been a high-fashion staple for decades. When it’s applied correctly, a cut crease can totally be worn during the day.
You can check out the tutorial for this exact eye makeup look here.
15. Brown Eyes + Brown Lips
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The right eyeshadow color and technique can really help enhance the brown in your eyes. Matte lips are without a doubt this season’s hottest beauty trend.
Lipsticks and lip liners with a matte finish just look so stunning and elegant. Just make sure your lips are healthy and moisturized before you apply the lipstick.
16. Seductive Black Smokey Eye
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When you’re trying to create the perfect black smokey eye, there are just so many choices and ways to do it.
We decided to go with this gorgeous black, matte look that has a pop of gold in the inner corners of the eyes. Before you put on the black eye shadow, it’s really important to apply an eye shadow base first.
The base color creates a smooth surface and makes the blending process so much easier.
17. Silver & Black Cut Crease
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Brown eyes honestly look good with just about any eyeshadow color. If you’re wanting to create a high-drama eye effect, a cut crease look is the way to go.
This one definitely takes a little bit of practice and some good blending skills.
18. Burgundy Glitter Eyes
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Burgundy isn’t just a hot lip trend, you can use it on your eyes, too! A shimmery eye shadow on top will brighten up your brown eyes.
Burgundy eyes look great on pretty much anyone. You should definitely not hesitate to give this look a try!
19. Turquoise Inner Corner
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You can make your brown eyes shine just by highlighting the inner corner with a shimmery, turquoise eyeshadow.
This makeup look is perfect for a summer night out. Wouldn’t you agree?
20. Purple Under Eyes
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A little purple eyeshadow under the lower lash line can totally be worn as a daytime look without being over the top. Using a bright eyeshadow there is the easiest trick to make your eyes pop.
21. Brown Matte Look
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If you’re looking for something a bit more simple, this brown matte look is a great option.
To recreate it, you’ll need an eye primer, at least three matte eyeshadow colors (nude, light brown, and dark brown), black eyeliner, mascara, and false lashes.
22. Black, Burgundy & Gold Look
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Gold and burgundy look so fabulous with brown eyes, especially when you bring in some black for depth and add big false lashes.
When you’re rocking bold eyes like these, it’s a good idea to keep the rest of your makeup simple and subtle.
23. Green, Gold & Purple Eyes
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Who would have guessed that gold, green, and purple could look so amazing together? The combination of these colors makes this look absolutely perfect for spring.
24. Copper Glitter + Green Eyes Pictorial
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This eyeshadow combo looks surprisingly so good on brown eyes.
Step 1: Grab a fluffy brush and add a base color to your crease.
Step 2: Place a piece of tape for a clean edge. With a smaller blending brush, you’ll blend a peachy brown eyeshadow into the crease.
Step 3: Add a darker brown eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye.
Step 4: Apply a glitter eyeshadow to the center of your lid, you can use your finger or a brush.
Step 5: Don’t forget to highlight the brow bone.
Step 6: Run a teal green eyeshadow under your lower lash line. Blend it out with a clean brush.
Step 7: Line your waterline with a black eyeliner and place some glitter eyeshadow in the middle of the lower lash line.
Step 8: Apply a black liquid eyeliner.
Step 9: Finish the whole look with mascara and some wispy false eyelashes.
25. Dark Green Eyes + Dark Lips
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A dark green eyeshadow will make your eyes stand out and look super vibrant. A dark red lip also really brings out brown eyes.
26. Gold Glitter + Dark Lips
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A little bit of brown and a little bit of gold… this brown and gold makeup look is actually so easy to do and is super-flattering for all the brown-eyed women out there.
27. Red Smokey Eye with a Pop of Gold
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Step 1: First, apply an eye primer. This will help your makeup last so much longer. Make sure to blend it in well. With a fluffy blending brush, apply a peachy brown eyeshadow into the crease to act as a transition color.
Step 2: Apply a black matte eyeshadow to the outer V and then work it into the crease with a blending brush. You’ll want to apply that same eyeshadow to your lower lash line, too.
Step 3: With a flat shader brush, apply a cranberry or burgundy eyeshadow to the lid.
Step 4: Highlight the inner corner of your eye with a gold glitter eyeshadow.
Step 5: Time to wing your eyeliner.
Step 6: Apply your false eyelashes.
Step 7: Finish by highlighting the brow bone.
28. Dark Smokey Eye
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This look will definitely get you noticed, but it’s probably not the easiest one to recreate. Patience is totally key with this dark smokey look.
29. Dark Gold + Dark Red Lips
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Why not add a little sparkle to your makeup with dark red, metallic lips and a gold glitter eyeshadow? This makeup look seems like the perfect choice for a holiday party.
30. Dramatic Matte Cut Crease
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This cut crease look isn’t too difficult to recreate, and it makes your eyes look so much sexier and bigger.
31. Pink Glitter Eyes & Purple Lips
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Matte purple lips are perfect for adding a playful and flirty vibe to the whole look. I love it!
32. Cut Crease + Rose Gold Glitter Pictorial
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You can get a bold, glamorous look by following this step-by-step tutorial:
Step 1: To get that perfect edge and a clean eye look, take a piece of tape and line it up towards your temple, just like in the picture. Then, apply a light brown matte eyeshadow in the upper crease area with an eye shading brush.
Step 2: Start creating your wing with a black matte eyeshadow. This is just a draft, so it doesn’t have to be perfect.
Step 3: Bring that black eyeshadow into the crease. Using a black gel liner, draw the wing precisely.
Step 4: To create a gradual effect, add a dark matte brown eyeshadow to the outer corner of your lid.
Step 5: Apply a rose gold glitter eyeshadow.
Step 6: Complete the wing with a black gel liner. Apply a black eyeliner to your waterline and then smudge it out.
Step 7: It’s time for falsies.
Step 8: Clean up any individual pieces of glitter that might have landed above your winged eyeliner.
33. Black & Brown Eyes + Black Lips
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We are loving this edgy eye makeup look with black lips. A cut crease makeup look is the perfect choice for women with hooded eyes.
When you’re rocking a black lipstick or any other bold color, use a little bit of concealer around the lip to soften the lip line and make it look cleaner.
34. Purple Matte Smokey Eye
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Purple truly makes brown eyes look stunning, and it doesn’t matter what your hair or skin color is.
35. Brown & Purple Smokey Eye Pictorial
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To recreate this gorgeous and glamorous look, just follow the steps above. For the lips, I would opt for a light pink or a nude lipstick color.
36. Silver Eyeshadow + Double Wing Pictorial
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Step 1: Apply a matte orange eyeshadow to the crease.
Step 2: To the outer corner of your eye, apply a matte brown eyeshadow. Blend it slightly into the crease.
Step 3: Apply a black matte eyeshadow to the outer corner of the eye.
Step 4: With a flat brush, apply a shimmery champagne eyeshadow on your lid.
Step 5: Using a black gel liner, draw your regular winged liner and then a second liner below your lower lash line. Carefully apply a white matte eyeshadow between the wings and in the inner corner of your eye.
Step 6: Tap your angled brush into a dark matte eyeshadow and apply it to the wing below your lower lash line. This step will make the line more black and intense.
Step 7: Apply your falsies. You can totally stop here or make your look even more dramatic with the next step.
Step 8: Extend the wing by applying the black gel liner to the inner corner of your eye. If you happen to mess anything up, you can clean it up with concealer.
Step 9: Apply mascara to your lower lash line.
37. Cranberry Eyes without Eyeliner
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You’ve probably noticed that burgundy and cranberry eyes have totally taken over Pinterest and Instagram. As you can see, these colors look amazing on brown eyes!
Another thing we love about this look is that it doesn’t require any eyeliner.
38. Brown Eyeshadows + Lower Lash Line Eyeliner
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When you need a makeup look that’s quick but still stunning, just follow the steps from the pictorial above. You should give it a try today!
39. Dark Brown, Matte Eyes Pictorial
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This brown, matte look is such a good “go to.”
Step 1: Apply a white or ivory eyeshadow or eye kohl on your eye lid and brow bone. Make sure to blend it well with your skin.
Step 2: Apply a dark brown matte eyeshadow on the lid.
Step 3: Blend the eyeshadow into the crease, and make sure there are no harsh edges.
Step 4: Line your eye with a black gel eyeliner. Highlight the inner corner with the same product you used to highlight your brow bone.
Step 5: Line your waterline with a black gel liner and then smudge it out with a makeup brush.
40. Gold & Steel Cut Crease Pictorial
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Step 1: Start this look off by applying a gold glitter eyeshadow all over your lid.
Step 2: With a grey eye kohl, you’ll draw a line to create a cut crease.
Step 3: Blend the line with a fluffy blending brush! Everything should look smooth and effortless.
Step 4: Apply a dark grey eyeshadow to the outer part of your eye. Just keep in mind that the crease should stay sharp and clean. Then, create a winged eyeliner using a black gel liner.
Step 5: Line your waterline using a grey eyeliner and smudge it out with a pencil brush.