Choose the Best Eye Make-up for Your Eye Colour
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Nabeela SaghirThe best eye make-up for blue eyes and grey eyes
For the best eye make-up for blue eyes, warm tones like copper, bronze and soft peach instantly make your eyes pop. For a fresh, daytime look, sweep a bronze wash across the lid and brighten the inner corner with Clinique’s All About Shadow, available in nine shimmery shades. When it’s time to dial up the drama, a smoky eye for blue eyes in rich cinnamon or bronze adds sultry depth without feeling heavy.
When it comes to eye makeup for grey eyes, cooler tones reign supreme. Silver, charcoal and icy blue enhance the naturally misty undertones, creating subtle definition and shimmer.
Flattering eye make-up for brown eyes
Brown eyes are endlessly versatile, pairing beautifully with rich jewel tones like amethyst, emerald and deep sapphire to create a striking contrast. For added impact, try Benefit’s BADgal BANG! volumising mascara in electric blue – the bold colour enhances the natural warmth of brown eyes with a fresh, modern twist.
For a simple everyday look, a soft wash of plum or forest green brings subtle dimension. When you want to elevate things, create a smoky eye for brown eyes using a charcoal eyeshadow, then layer with warm chocolate tones that flatter every shade of brown.
Eye make-up for green eyes and hazel eyes
For green and hazel eyes, shades that echo their golden and olive undertones are ideal. Purples, plums and soft bronze tones create vibrant contrast, making the eyes appear brighter and more defined. For subtle enhancement, try Stila's Stay All Day liquid eyeliner in Bronze Blaze – a warm metallic that adds clean, soft definition, and also comes in gold and cherry red for a bolder finish.
Our go-to for dramatic eye make-up for hazel eyes? Build a smoky look with deep plum at the outer corner, then tap a hint of bronze at the centre of the lid for a dimensional finish that flatters both green and hazel eyes.
Published 10/12/2025
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