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So-Flattering Eyeshadow Shades for Your Eye Color

Oct 9, 2024

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So-Flattering Eyeshadow Shades for Your Eye Color

Playing around with color theory in makeup can be beyond fun – especially when it comes to eyeshadow shades. With seemingly endless options, you actually have so much power to wield with pigments, finishes, textures, and more. But with a little knowledge about color theory, there are subtle ways to choose your shades so your eye color really pops.

Let’s get a little nerdy with it, and dive into how color theory can amp up your eyeshadow game – and some shades and palettes that can inspire your next look.

Why You Might Want To Choose a Flattering Eyeshadow for Your Eye Color

As you’re swatching eyeshadow shades in-store or loading up your cart online, you can use color theory to help you self-edit your shopping haul. Certain shades can enhance and bring out the subtle tones in your eyes, while others could wash you out a bit. We believe in trying out everything to see what you like (sometimes you want a monochromatic or goth girl vibe), but keeping these tips in mind can give you tips on creating looks that captivate anyone who stares *deep* into your eyes.


Choosing Complementary Eyeshadow Shades Based on Color Theory

It’s time to delve into the color theory to further refine your eyeshadow choices. Flattering colors can create a striking contrast to really make your natural eye color pop. Experiment with different shades within the color wheel to find the perfect combination that best accentuates your unique eye color and personal style. By understanding color theory and your eye color, you can achieve a variety of makeup looks.

The Best Eyeshadow Colors for Blue Eyes

To play up blue eyes, you can opt for shades that complement and contrast with your eye color: soft, neutral tones like champagne, taupe, and silver can emphasize the blue hue of your eye, while deeper shades such as copper, bronze, and brown can create a striking contrast, intensifying the color.

For a casual day vibe, consider blending matte neutrals and shimmers onto your lids. To make a bolder statement, experiment with a smokey eye look with bronze and brown metallics. By choosing eyeshadow shades that play up the cool tones of your blue eyes, you can create mesmerizing makeup looks that showcase your unique eye color.

Our fave Morphe artistry palettes that are gorg for blue eyes include the Morphe 35MI Magic Mirror Artistry Palette and the Rich & Foiled Artistry Palette- Going Platinum. These artistry palettes feature a mix of matte and shimmer shades in a range of colors that will make your blue eyes stand out. 

The Best Eyeshadow Colors for Green Eyes

To enhance your green eyes, amplify their natural allure with complementary shades. 

Earthy tones like warm golds, deep oranges, and olive green can enhance the green in your eyes and bring warmth to your eyeshadow look. For a pop of contrast, consider using purples and plums to make your eyes stand out. To create a mesmerizing effect, experiment with metallics such as gold and bronze eyeshadows to add depth and radiance to your eyes. Choosing eyeshadow colors that enhance the unique tones in your green eyes will undoubtedly elevate your makeup look and make your eyes show-stopping.

For your day look, the Morphe 18WT Matte Essential Artistry Palette offers warm, earthy tones that highlight green eyes beautifully. For more drama, consider the 35XO Natural Flirt Artistry Palette, which provides a blend of deep shades for added glam.


The Best Eyeshadow Colors for Brown Eyes

To enhance the richness of brown eyes, opt for earthy tones like warm caramels, deep greens, and golden hues. These shades can bring out the warmth and depth of brown eyes, creating a nice and natural look. For a bolder statement, try a smokey look in deep shades reminiscent of fall to make your eyes pop. Shimmering golds and bronzes can add radiance to your brown eyes. Morphe’s Rich & Foiled Artistry Palette - Gold Seeker offers a beautiful selection of these shades, perfect for creating metallic eye looks. Additionally, the deep fall colors, such as greens and oranges, found in the Matte Essentials Artistry Palette can also bring out the richness of brown eyes.

With Morphe's high-quality eyeshadows and palettes, the possibilities are literally endless for creating eye-catching looks for those with brown eyes.


The Best Eyeshadow Colors for Hazel Eyes

Hazel eyes are a stunning combo of green, brown, and gold tones, making them incredibly versatile when it comes to choosing flattering eyeshadow shades. 

To enhance the green flecks in hazel eyes, opt for shades of rich browns, deep greens, and shimmering golds. These colors can make the green tones in hazel eyes stand out. Additionally, browns and warm gold eyeshadows can bring out the golden undertones in hazel eyes, adding warmth and depth to the overall look, as found in the 35U Gilded Desert Artistry Palette. Another fave is the Nude Ambition Eyeshadow Palette, which features a mix of matte and shimmer shades ideal for creating versatile looks. These colors complement the green and brown tones in hazel eyes.

Whether you're going for a casual day look or a full beat, Morphe's eyeshadows and palettes deliver so many possibilities for enhancing hazel eyes.

Tips for Leveling Up Your Eyeshadow Looks

After choosing your eyeshadows based on your eye color, now let’s have some fun. First, prep the lid with Morphe’s Translucent Eyelid Primer to ensure that your eyeshadow look stays put all day. Once your eyelid is prepped, use your favorite Morphe eyeshadow brush to seamlessly blend, and use lighter eyeshadow shades on the inner corners and darker shades on the outer corners for a mesmerizing effect. If you want to finish off your makeup look with eyeliner, check out Morphe’s Make it Big Brush - Tip Liquid Liner to make your eyes pop.

Find Flattering Morphe Eyeshadows for Your Eye Color

Picking the right eyeshadow shades based on your eyes' color can inspire you to create all kinds of new looks. By understanding the principles of complementary colors and experimenting with different shades, you can accentuate your eyes' unique hues and create captivating eyeshadow looks. Makeup is art, baby, so don't be afraid to unleash your inner artist and play around to find which shades work best for you. 

Whether you have blue, brown, green, or hazel eyes, there are specific shades that can enhance and complement your eye color beautifully. Now go shop the different Morphe eyeshadows and artistry palettes, and embrace the beauty of your unique eye color.