Green eyes, especially of an emerald hue, are rightfully considered the most beautiful among girls of Slavic appearance. And a tool that helps to emphasize the charm of a green-eyed look – eyeshadow. Journalists in tandem with leading makeup artists and make-up masters have compiled a selection of secrets for choosing shadows for green eyes for our readers. From the article you will learn the details of the color selection of cosmetics, as well as get tips on the finish, texture and consistency of the eyeshadows.
The choice of shadows – we focus on the make-up technique and features of the anatomy of the eye sockets
Agree, shades of a bright green or black shade are completely unsuitable for nude-style green eyes. But beige and olive gradients will allow you to make the make-up as good as possible. To this end, you can buy cosmetics in three different shades – nude, light olive and marsh. The make-up technique is to cover the entire mobile and static eyelid with light pigment, slightly shade the crease of the eyelid and the outer corners of the eyes with a marsh-colored gradient, emphasize the lower eyelid with a small amount of olive shadow. Ink in this case may not be used at all. Or it can be applied in one layer to the tips of the upper lashes. No eyeliner is needed either, but if you want to accentuate the eyes more clearly, use a dark green or brown pencil, the line of which should be shaded.
Another spectacular option for choosing eyeshadows for a nude make-up is beige and bronze tones with the lightest pearlescent overflow. If you have selected these gradients, apply them in the following way:
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Beige with mother-of-pearl – to the inner corners of the eyes and to the area under the tip of the eyebrow.
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Bronze – along the lower part of the movable eyelid, slightly receding from the eyelash growth line. Also, this pigment can be applied to the lower eyelids – from the middle to the outer corner of the eye.
Let's describe another technique for making up green eyes – smoky ice. The choice of eyeshadow for making up is up to you. Since this is mainly an evening make-up, use combinations of dark gradients, for example, dark purple and plum, red and burgundy, khaki and olive. Also choose a cosmetic pencil of the appropriate color in order to make a continuous stroke on the mucous membrane of the eye. It is very easy to create haze around the eyes:
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Apply an eye shadow of a lighter shade to the movable eyelid, blend it slightly up towards the eyebrows, but try not to cross the border of the crease.
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Apply the dark pigment also to the movable upper eyelid, blending it to the sides so that the dark color flows smoothly into the light one and covers the surface of the eyelids from the inner to outer corners.
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Dark shadows are also applied to the lower eyelid so that a solid oval forms around the eye.
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Use a pencil to give the shadows more depth. Pencil lines on the upper and lower eyelids need to be shaded.
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Be sure to tint your upper and lower lashes with mascara.
This make-up technique is ideal for green-eyed girls, as it allows you to highlight the special beauty of their iris.
Choice of shadows for wide-set or close-set green eyes:
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Whatever shades of eyeshadow you use, remember, if your eyes are set too wide apart, apply dark shadows to the area near the inner corners of the eyelids. This will help to visually reduce the distance between the eye sockets. A pencil or eyeliner will also help you here – draw an arrow starting from the inner cantus.
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If, on the contrary, your eyes are too close to each other, highlight the inner corners of the eyelids with a light shade or highlighter. The area of the bridge of the nose can also be affected. When drawing an arrow, start the line not at the inner corner of the eye, but from the middle of the eyelid.
If you always remember these simple rules, your makeup will look harmonious, your face will look proportional, your eyes will be irresistible, no matter what shadow you choose.
How to choose shadows for green eyes, considering the color of the curls
When choosing eye shadows, the shade of the hair on the head matters a lot. Therefore, it is worth considering the recommendations of specialists regarding the selection of cosmetics depending on the color of the curls:
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For blondes with green eyes, who always look gentle and sophisticated, dark shadows that darken the image are not suitable. Girls with blond hair go with shades of pastel green, brown, lilac-purple tones. Such shadows should emphasize the lightness and airiness of the image. If you want brighter colors, then you can use them while doing makeup for a romantic evening or a friendly party. Pink, orange, emerald, yellow and other juicy tones will do.
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For brunettes with green eyes, the ideal shadows are gold, green, turquoise, bronze, chocolate, copper. Thanks to a good combination of shades of makeup and searing black hair, girls with this eye makeup look gorgeous.
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For women with brown and dark blond hair, shadows of almost the entire palette are suitable – from beige to dark purple.
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Red-haired girls with green eyes should pay attention to the reddish-brick scale. They are suitable for shades of gold, bronze, copper, terracotta shades, as well as various options for light brown.
If a girl likes to change her image, periodically dyes her hair in different colors, she should have shadows in her cosmetic bag that fit a certain type of appearance.
Basic tips for choosing eyeshadow
No matter what kind of makeup you are going to do, you can use almost any shade of eyeshadow. The main thing is that the color of the cosmetics does not match the color of the iris. Otherwise, the eyes will simply be lost against the general background and will look expressionless. Also, almost all girls with green irises do not fit the shadows of the blue palette, but you can experiment with blue ones, varying the depth and saturation of the shade.
Let's list the most popular color schemes that suit girls with green eyes:
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Green and all its shades – from light green to olive and khaki. Such shadows, if they are lighter than the iris, will emphasize the depth of the look. And if it is darker, then they will make the eyes sparkling, bewitching. Cosmetics of the green palette goes well with gold, chocolate, bronze shades of eyeshadow, pencil, eyeliner or mascara.
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Red tones with a warm undertone are suitable for a festive, extravagant make-up, in order to make a spectacular photo shoot. They make the look light, cheerful, radiant. However, these shades must be applied with care. If you make a mistake with the color or its saturation, or use the wrong makeup technique, you can get an unsatisfactory result. The eyes will look sore and the face haggard. Also, do not use too bright and juicy red tones, for example, scarlet or crimson.
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White eyeshadows and cosmetics of too light shades soften bright colors in the make-up, make the eyes lighter, and the gaze more piercing. However, white gradients also need to be handled with care. After all, they can add excessive severity to the image, and make-up – the effect of artificiality, puppetry.
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Purple, lilac and all its shades – from lavender to dark plum. These shades contrast well with the iris green. Therefore, they allow you to emphasize the saturation of the shade of the iris. But these colors should not be used at all if you have sufficiently noticeable dark circles under the eyes. In this case, purple-colored cosmetics can age the look by extinguishing it.
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Yellow and gold shadows brighten, enliven the look, give a mysterious shine to green eyes.
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For everyday makeup in a nude or more expressive style, use pastel gradient shades. All options from milky to beige to light chocolate are suitable for making up green eyes, making the look sincere, deep and focused.
As you can see, there is room for creativity, the choice of shadows for green-eyed girls does not cause difficulties.
There are some basic tips to follow when choosing eyeshadow:
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Light, pastel, calm nude tones are a great option for daytime makeup, as they allow you to emphasize the dignity of your appearance, but exclude a situation in which the girl will look vulgar. Dark, saturated shadows are suitable for a festive occasion, for an evening make-up. In this case, the use of light gradients is impractical, since the image under artificial lighting will look impersonal.
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Bright and juicy gradients are a good solution for the warm season. In winter, when everything is white and gray, shadows of a rich berry or fruit color will look unnatural on the face. When it is snowing outside the window, it is better to give preference to more calm and muted tones, against which green eyes will sparkle and sparkle, attracting the attention of others.
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Matte eyeshadows are a great solution for everyday makeup. And also if a woman has some kind of aesthetic defects in the skin, or if she is over 35 years old. Shimmery, shiny, pearlescent products are used mainly in festive make-up. If applied before going to work or school, the appearance can seem too pretentious and inappropriately bright. The exception is pearlescent shades of light shades – milky, white, beige. They are applied at the inner corners of the eyes and under the eyebrows for a fresher and more expressive look.
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Dry eyeshadows are suitable for make-up in hot weather. They do not spread or smear, they absorb sweat and sebum well. Creamy products protect the skin of the eyelids well in the cold season, when the negative impact of environmental factors increases.
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Pressed shadows are very convenient to use both at home and on the road. They are easy to apply, do not crumble in a cosmetic bag. Loose cosmetics are best used in a relaxed home environment, and not in a rush, for example, on the way to work in a taxi.
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The number of colors in a palette also matters. You can buy a solo eyeshadow option if you have decided on your favorite color that you plan to constantly use in your makeup. If you want to experiment with gradients, you need to purchase a palette that contains more than 5-6 eye makeup shades that suit you. But keep in mind that carrying such a set with you in a cosmetic bag is quite problematic.
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The availability of additional accessories is of great importance for some girls. If you do not already have special brushes and applicators for applying eyeshadow, it is better to choose the kits that have them.
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When choosing shadows, it is worth considering how the make-up will 'fit' into the overall image. Will cosmetics be in harmony with lipstick, clothes and accessories color? If you plan to focus on the eyes, then refrain from using bright and rich colors in outfits. The same applies to the choice of lip makeup – it can be a translucent gloss or pastel lipstick, close to a natural shade.
What shadows are best not to use in green eye makeup
Experts shared with the readers of our online publication information about which shades of eyeshadow they usually do not use in a make-up if a girl has green eyes:
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Shadows with a shade that has a cold undertone will make the look faded, watery.
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All versions of the silver range. These colors are more suitable for blue-eyed and gray-eyed women, but they do not go well with the green tint of the iris.
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While women with blue eyes usually go for green, this rule doesn't work the other way around. For owners of green irises, blue shadows are contraindicated. But more saturated tones, like blue, can become the basis for a festive make-up. However, experts note that if a girl has a rare shade of eyes – aqua, they can use blue tones in makeup.
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Black is a color that should be used not only in dosage, but also not too often. This shade color will make the daytime look too overloaded, dramatic and gloomy. But for an evening make-up for green eyes, black is quite suitable. As for the eyeliner, pencil and mascara – there are no prohibitions, these decorative cosmetics can even have a very dark shade.
As you can see, there are very few restrictions on the choice of shadows for green eyes. These rules are easy to remember, they will help you avoid mistakes in your daily and holiday make-up.
