I have dark brown eyes. I do wear contact lenses sometimes. I am also a makeup artist.
I have a youtube channel showing some looks. It sounds like what suits me, will probably suit you. http://www.youtube.com/askmemakeup
Use lighter shades of shadow on your lids. I suggest light shimmery gold & copper tints because they make brown eyes pop. In your crease use darker colors, such as plum or deep purple because they compliment your dark brown eyes. For eyeliner, use a dark brown color instead of black. Use maybe a black mascara or a clear one (since you have dark lashes already).
How to Choose Makeup for Brown Eyes
Introduction
Looking for makeup that naturally compliments your eye color will help narrow down the options & give you a great, personalized look. For those with stunning brown eyes, finding the right shades & hues isn’t as hard as you think.
Steps
Select an eye shadow that complements your brown eye color. Brown, pink, blue & gold tones look great against the rich brown of your eyes. The cool hues contrast well against warmer eye tones & will brighten the eyes to make them pop. Choose a shade lighter than your eyes for a natural, clean look or a shade darker for a sultry, dramatic feel.
Choose a dark liner in a shade that best matches your eye shadow. Navy or plum tones work well with the blue & purple shadows. A traditional, black liner will deliver a dramatic effect & really make your brown eyes shine.
Useblack mascara to open & brighten your eyes. Designed to thicken & lengthen lashes, mascara is a must for any eye color, but for brown eyes classic black mascara will highlight the warm, rich hue of your eyes.
Keep the rest of your makeup minimal to draw attention to your eyes. Choosing neutral shades of lip & cheek color will keep the focus on your eyes & deliver a beautiful, clean look.
Tips & Warnings
Many cosmetic brands offer color compacts specifically designed for brown eyes making shade choices quick & easy.
Shadows or liners with shimmer will brighten your eyes & make you look more awake as well as deliver a beautiful, stylish look.
i would say when it comes to mascara & eyeliner, use black. & for eyeshadow… probably colors like browns, golds, beiges, & maybe even pinks. but careful with the pinks.
I wear a blue-green color at the base. It’s called Luna & I got it from Ulta. I wear Ulta’s Cognac which is a golden bronze above it & blend them together. It looks great with my dark brown eyes. Wear a color on the opposite side of the color wheel to make your eyes pop.
You could get a cheap eyeshadow pallet with lots of colors & practice to see which combination works for you, then you can buy that color in a better quality eyeshadow.
I have dark brown eyes too & I use a lot of black. mascara that thickens & lengthens would be best along with a generous amount of black eyeliner. & the smooth area between where your eyelashes connect & the end of the eyelid? put eyeliner there too it gives it a dark yet sophisticated look & for me if i do that i can skip the mascara.
i dont use much eyeshadow but when i do i usually wear golds you would also be able to wear a color that matches your outfit.
Also wear as little makeup as possible on the rest of your face. a little subtle color on the apples of your cheeks bring out the eyes & makes them the center of attention.
I hope this helps. =)
Use black mascara & eyeliner, & you should use a natural color for the eyeshadow, so use sun-kissed beige. And, it’ll look great with your hair color too!
Have Fun & Good Luck!
August 30th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I have dark brown eyes. I do wear contact lenses sometimes. I am also a makeup artist.
I have a youtube channel showing some looks. It sounds like what suits me, will probably suit you.
http://www.youtube.com/askmemakeup
August 30th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Golds.
Tans.
August 30th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Choosing Eye Makeup Colors http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-42eT_e8_b…
August 31st, 2009 at 2:24 am
light green sheer eyeshadow with eyeliner & masscara that doesn’t clump
August 31st, 2009 at 6:53 am
Use lighter shades of shadow on your lids. I suggest light shimmery gold & copper tints because they make brown eyes pop. In your crease use darker colors, such as plum or deep purple because they compliment your dark brown eyes. For eyeliner, use a dark brown color instead of black. Use maybe a black mascara or a clear one (since you have dark lashes already).
August 31st, 2009 at 7:52 am
a light purple or pink. but dont’ over do it. you have to be careful with those colors. But that looks really good.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:19 pm
How to Choose Makeup for Brown Eyes
Introduction
Looking for makeup that naturally compliments your eye color will help narrow down the options & give you a great, personalized look. For those with stunning brown eyes, finding the right shades & hues isn’t as hard as you think.
Steps
Select an eye shadow that complements your brown eye color. Brown, pink, blue & gold tones look great against the rich brown of your eyes. The cool hues contrast well against warmer eye tones & will brighten the eyes to make them pop. Choose a shade lighter than your eyes for a natural, clean look or a shade darker for a sultry, dramatic feel.
Choose a dark liner in a shade that best matches your eye shadow. Navy or plum tones work well with the blue & purple shadows. A traditional, black liner will deliver a dramatic effect & really make your brown eyes shine.
Useblack mascara to open & brighten your eyes. Designed to thicken & lengthen lashes, mascara is a must for any eye color, but for brown eyes classic black mascara will highlight the warm, rich hue of your eyes.
Keep the rest of your makeup minimal to draw attention to your eyes. Choosing neutral shades of lip & cheek color will keep the focus on your eyes & deliver a beautiful, clean look.
Tips & Warnings
Many cosmetic brands offer color compacts specifically designed for brown eyes making shade choices quick & easy.
Shadows or liners with shimmer will brighten your eyes & make you look more awake as well as deliver a beautiful, stylish look.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:43 pm
i would say when it comes to mascara & eyeliner, use black. & for eyeshadow… probably colors like browns, golds, beiges, & maybe even pinks. but careful with the pinks.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I wear a blue-green color at the base. It’s called Luna & I got it from Ulta. I wear Ulta’s Cognac which is a golden bronze above it & blend them together. It looks great with my dark brown eyes. Wear a color on the opposite side of the color wheel to make your eyes pop.
You could get a cheap eyeshadow pallet with lots of colors & practice to see which combination works for you, then you can buy that color in a better quality eyeshadow.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:01 am
Neutrals with the darkest being a soft sable brown.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:04 am
I have dark brown eyes too & I use a lot of black. mascara that thickens & lengthens would be best along with a generous amount of black eyeliner. & the smooth area between where your eyelashes connect & the end of the eyelid? put eyeliner there too it gives it a dark yet sophisticated look & for me if i do that i can skip the mascara.
i dont use much eyeshadow but when i do i usually wear golds you would also be able to wear a color that matches your outfit.
Also wear as little makeup as possible on the rest of your face. a little subtle color on the apples of your cheeks bring out the eyes & makes them the center of attention.
I hope this helps. =)
September 1st, 2009 at 8:15 am
Use black mascara & eyeliner, & you should use a natural color for the eyeshadow, so use sun-kissed beige. And, it’ll look great with your hair color too!
Have Fun & Good Luck!