Your Best Look Based On Your Eye Color

This is the cheat sheet you’ve been waiting for!

Color analysis is taking over our feeds and proves one thing: We need help figuring out the best eye looks based on our eye color. Who can blame the legions of people who still don’t know how to find their most flattering shades? It feels like an overwhelming task since there’s a literal rainbow of colours to choose from for your eyes alone. Luckily for you, we’ve simplified it with some basic tips.

Color Theory Basics

Knowing your way around the color wheel (yes, that thing you learned about in grade school!) can actually help your eye shadow color game. It works like this. You have a set of primary colors: blue, red and yellow. Then you have your secondary and tertiary colors. If you need a visual, it’s easily searchable. Colors that are alike and in the same family (or close to each other) are considered monochrome and analogous. Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are complementary in that they provide a flattering contrast (think opposites attract). This means that the general rule is to go with similar or contrasting shades to your eye color for best results.

Don’t Forget About Your Undertones

When finding the best eye looks based on eye color, bookmark your skin’s undertones for guidance too. For example, if you have an olive skin tone and green eyes, you might have different results than if you have a porcelain skin tone with that same eye color. Here, you want to complement your skin tone and not contrast it. So, choosing warmer or cooler tones will flatter your skin the best.

TIP: Maximize your chances of finding the perfect-for-you eye shades by going with the right eye shadow palette for your eye colour. We’ve rounded up some perfect pairs, down below!

The Best Eyeshadow Shades for Blue Eyes

Blue-eyed beauties look best in browns, golds, bronzes and blues. Warm tones of brown or bronze will generally make blue eyes pop the most.

Shop these blue-eyed faves

This neutral beauty is so versatile and flattering for day. Its warm browns and taupe give a soft and subtle effect that work for that clean girl aesthetic.

This icy shadow palette is great for a night out. Its shimmery cool tones and electric blue shades are extroverted in the best way.

 The Best Eyeshadow Shades for Green or Hazel Eyes

If your eyes are green or hazel, they’ll stand out next to warm shades of gold, bronze and monochromatic greens.

Shop these green-and-hazel-eyed faves:

With a mix of shimmery and matte shades of greens and golden hues, this stunning eye shadow palette won’t disappoint. The best part is, you mix and match the shades for a truly custom and flattering look.

Look no further than this neutral palette for a stunning mix of warm neutral shadows that are perfect for everyday wear.

 The gorgeous greens in this shimmery eye palette go a long way in making green eyes look magnetic.

The Best Eyeshadow Shades for Brown Eyes

Brown eyes are the most versatile eye color and look great in almost every eye shadow color. Maximine their (insert fire emoji) potential by enhancing them with like or opposite colors (blues and teals).

Shop these brown-eyed faves:

Did someone say latte eyes? This 22-shade iced caramel latte-inspired shadow palette are warm and super wearable. It also comes with two cake liner options, too!

The warm sunset hues in this mini shadow palette are a seasonal favorite and ultra-flattering for those with a warm skin complexion.

Dial up the drama with this vibrant eye shadow palette of bold shimmery shades.