Eye Shadow for Brown Eyes

Brown-Eyed Girl

So that's why she has a song written about her! The brown-eyed girl is a lucky woman, indeed. She's got a whole world of eye shadows available at her disposal, and practically nothing is off limits. Though she probably can't pull off every single color of the rainbow, the brown-eyed girl still has a plethora of shades to work with. Greens, champagnes, bronzes, golds, browns and blues are just some of the shades that play beautifully with brown eyes.

Choosing the right colors will make your eyes pop! Whether you opt for a customized color collection (like Almay's Intense i-Color, which is specially formulated to play up various eye colors) or just want to be bold and try something completely different, you're sure to find something to make those chocolate eyes stand out.

Choosing the Perfect Eye Shadow for Brown Eyes

Adding depth, dimension and a flattering cast to brown eyes isn't a tough task. A wide variety of shades, from cool blues and greens to warm champagnes and bronzes, can easily enhance brown eyes. In most cases, brown-eyed individuals might be better off placing more emphasis on their skin tones in order to determine the best shades for their eyes. This is because brown eyes are so versatile and team well with so many colors, whereas certain skin tones look more attractive with specific colors than others.

Pop over to your local cosmetics store or browse your favorite makeup Web site and you'll find your pick of eye shadow for brown eyes. Here are just a handful of popular selections that will easily flatter any brown-eyed girl.

Browns

Play up your brown eyes!

It's a no-brainer: Brown eye shadow is a perfect fit for brown eyes. Here are some great shades to add to your collection.

• MAC Espresso is a matte brown shade that perfectly plays up brown eyes. True to its name, it's one of the most versatile shades in MAC's impressive collection of colors, and is often touted as a liner, shadow and brow-filler in one. Wear it in the crease during the daytime and apply with a more heavy hand at night for a more dramatic look. Use a wet liner brush to achieve a bold line.
• Almay Intense i-Color Play Up the Brown pairs a pale highlighting shade with rich amethyst and brown hues. Formulated to specifically call attention to brown eyes, this handy kit works well on most skin tones and won't break the bank, either. A raisin-toned mascara is an unexpected, yet highly complementary, partner for this convenient palette.

Purples

This regal hue will make you feel like the belle of the ball no matter where you go. Purples can be tricky, but with such a wide array of variations to choose from, almost any skin tone can pull off this lovely color now.

• Laura Mercier Violet Eye Colour Duo contains two striking shades: a purplish-taupe and a grayish-purple metal. On its own, the gray-toned hue is perfect for daywear; it adds just a hint of color to the eyelids and is neither too dark nor too light. The deep purplish-taupe shade is the perfect complement to the lighter color; wear it as a liner or build for a smoky effect. The shadow's "cashmere" finish is ultra-soft and long-wearing.
• DuWop Violet Eyes is a tribute to purple's many variations – everything from shimmery violet to sweet lilac to vibrant amethyst is included in this pocket-size palette. Its many options allows everyone to experiment with this color and try out different looks.

Kits

Though brown-eyed individuals can pull off nearly every shade available, they might opt for a customized kit to make things easier. Many convenient palettes containing just the right colors for brown eyes are available. Here are a few.

• Pop Beauty Brown Eyes Eye Class features 12 shadows carefully chosen to enhance brown eyes. It's the perfect example of brown's ability to pair well with just about anything! This sleek palette contains everything from sunny yellow to bold cranberry to subtle peach.
• Sephora Colorful Pro Brown Eyes Shadow Palette is a color-coordinated palette of six shades ranging from violet to brown to peach. Worn together, the colors create the ultimate smoky eye; worn individually or two at a time, they have a low-key impact.