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BEST EYESHADOW FOR BROWN EYES

FROM PURPLE TO GREEN TO BROWN

If you’ve been blessed with brown eyes, you know certain eyeshadow shades look better on you than others. So we’re focusing on the colors that make your eyes shine brightest. Each of the following eyeshadow looks, created by makeup artist Meghan Nguy and worn by model Karina Milan, can be worn all year, has its own cool vibe, and is easy to create. Ready to look like a smoke show? Let’s go!

The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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BEST EYESHADOW FOR BROWN EYES #1: PURPLE EYESHADOW

Dare to be different? This bold eyeshadow look is for the brown-eyed beauties who love to stand out. Accenting your eye color with a hint of attitude, the purple smokey eye adds that perfect pop of personality. Recreate this look using a purple gel eyeliner and two shades of purple shadow, one lighter and one that's a bit darker. Click here to view the full tutorial.
The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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BEST EYESHADOW FOR BROWN EYES #2: GREEN EYESHADOW

Green is your new black. Making brown eyes sparkle, a green smokey eye is dark and mysterious like a black smokey eye, but the rich touch of color makes it a no brainer for you—especially when you’re looking for something a little less normcore. What do you need to get started? Try a black pencil eyeliner and green eyeshadow palette! Click here to view the full tutorial.
Nudes of New York 16 Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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BEST EYESHADOW FOR BROWN EYES #3: BROWN EYESHADOW

Subtle and sophisticated. The brown smokey eye look is a toned-down version of your standard smokey eye that just happens to look sublime on those with brown eyes. They’ll notice a difference and so will you. To get the smokey brown eye look use the Nudes of New York Eyeshadow Palette and a brown pencil eyeliner. Click here to view the full tutorial.