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From The Pros: Eye Makeup Tips For Brown Eyes

Try these expert eye makeup tips to make those brown eyes stand out in the best way possible

by Kamala Kirk

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Standing Out with Eye Liner For dark brown eyes, eyeliner colors that really define and accentuate the eyes are the darker browns and mauves. For a more dramatic look that adds a bit of color, you can go for a solid gold or bronze eyeliner. For medium eyes, purple and green liners can prove to be a lot of fun. If you really want to amp up your look for the evening, experiment with metallic eyeliner in either copper or bronze.

For lighter brown eyes, you should skip the black eyeliner and go for a dark brown instead. Keep in mind this rule of thumb: the lighter the eyes, the lighter the eyeliner color. If you have really light eyes that are almost hazel, look for a liner that has champagne tones with violet, bronze or brown liner. Another trick you can try is lining your upper lids with a dark liner then applying a lighter liner to your lower lids for a two-toned look.

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Liked the article. I just could never use brown mascara.

by Dee Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 06:14PM Report as inappropriate

I like these tips :)

by talecon Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 05:35PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent, detailed advice that is good for MANY eye colors, not just brown! As for the brown-eyes-specific tips regarding color choices, there wasn't really any new information here.

by tallredamanda Monday, March 11, 2013 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate

Wow, I got lots of ideas and tips for my brown eyes. You solved my problem. Thank you!

by makeupbymerry Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 01:36AM Report as inappropriate

My eyes are almost black. This article helped me a lot. Thank you!

by karen_russell Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 08:46PM Report as inappropriate

These help

by yadijane Monday, February 18, 2013 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate

I actually like these, Except i will stick to my black eyeliner lol

by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate

I don't have brown eyes, but enjoyed this very much. I adore eye shadows. My favorite makeup item. With the exception of the bright yellow, I loved the looks. The yellow was costume like, not for actual wearing. Yuck!

by lori_testy Friday, February 8, 2013 at 08:40PM Report as inappropriate

I never knew darker clors made my eyes look smaller!

by Katatonia Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 03:42PM Report as inappropriate

nice!

by blogger Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate