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We get it: It's easy to fall into a boring eyeliner rut, especially when you finally find a black or brown pencil that smudges the exact way you like. But we're here to make the case that you may be missing out on some seriously swoon-worthy results if you limit yourself to just that. We talked with Achelle Richards, e.l.f. Global Artistic Director, about which neutral and colorful eyeliner shades are most flattering based on your eye color. And it's love at first sight.Here are the best eyeliners for your eye color.
Sephora Collection 12 Hour Contour Pencil Eyeliner
If You Have Blue Eyes
Best Neutral: Taupey Brown
Even if you’re tempted to stick with dark brown, use a taupe or champagne to intensify your gaze.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
If You Have Blue Eyes
Most Flattering Color: Coppery Bronze
Have a metal moment: “Try contrasting colors that are opposite from blue on the color wheel like gold, copper, and peach, to help make the blue in the eyes brighter and bluer,” says Richards.
Colourpop BFF Liquid Liner in Crzy
If You Have Brown Eyes
Best Neutral: Navy Blue
“Navy reads softer on brown eyes than black liner does since it picks up natural gold flecks in the eyes,” explains Richards.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
If You Have Brown Eyes
Most Flattering Color: Bright Blues and Deep Reds
Brown-eyed girls have an advantage since a wide range of punchy colors (like green, amber, purple, and blue) play up their pupils. “If your brown eyes have flecks like blue or green in them, choose a liner in those complimentary colors to accentuate,” says Richards.
Milk Makeup Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Bonus
If You Have Green Eyes
Best Neutral: Golden Brown
Go for the gold since it enhances lighter flecks in the eye and creates a brightening effect.
Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner
If You Have Green Eyes
Most Flattering Color: Plum Purple
"Layering any of these colors on a black or brown eyeliner will also help neutralize the color for a softer effect,” says Richards.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Slim Eye Pencil
If You Have Hazel Eyes
Best Neutral: Golden Olive
Accentuate the golden glow of your hazel eyes with a gold-flecked olive green.
Glossier Colorslide
If You Have Hazel Eyes
Most Flattering Color: Peach or Magenta
Create a push-and-pull effect with the green flecks in hazel eyes and peachy orange in this eyeliner color.
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