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Exuding the glow of earth's base color and having an aura of mystery and exoticism, brown eyes can be very expressive when highlighted with the right make up. So for those girls who think brown eyes are drab and dull, think again. In contrast to popular perception, there are many colors that suit those pretty brown eyes including shades of brown, golds, bronzes and mocha. This makes it quite easy to choose the perfect eyeliner for brown eyes. Here is a look at some of the best eyeliner colors to add a visual pop to those mystic brown eyes.
Best Eyeliner for Brown Eyes
While choosing the perfect eyeliner for brown eyes there are a few things that you need to take into consideration. These include:
Eye Color: Eyeliners should be a staple of every makeup kit. They not only help accentuate the beautiful eyes but can also downplay some of the least attractive facial features. For selecting the liner for brown eyes you first need to determine the eye shade. This can include eyes which are dark brown almost bordering on black to medium brown and light brown eyes. While darker eyes tend to work well with darker color highlights, medium brown eyes look good with almost any eyeliner color. For the lighter brown eyes, it is best to restrict the overtly dramatic makeup as it can end up overpowering the eyes instead of accentuating it. For light brown eyes you can opt for the natural makeup look for brown eyes.
Eyeliner Shades: Brown eyes can be accentuated with shades of slate blue, gray, plum and not to forget black also. Since brown is a neutral color almost all makeup shades can make those brown eyes stand out. However, eyeliners in golden browns, deep red plums, bronze and other warm tones can make the eyes look softer and warmer. Even cool shades in deep navy blue, cool dark browns and dark metal grays look great.
Eyeliner Shades to Avoid: Light pinks and mauves are absolute no-nos for brown eyes. They can make your eyes look swollen and puffy. This could be because most women with brown eyes tend to have a more of a yellow skin tones thus making them warm complexioned. The cool shades of pink and purple can contrast heavily with this skin tone. Read more on makeup tips for brown eyes.
How to Apply Eyeliner for Brown Eyes
Now that you know about which eyeliner colors look best on you, here is a step by step guide to applying the perfect eyeliner for the best effect.
Step #1: Before you can start of with the eyeliner and mascara, make sure you have got all the other eye makeup done. Standing in front of the mirror, apply the eyeliner using a steady hand. If you are doing it for the first time then the best way to steady your hand and avoid shaking is to rest your elbow on the table.
Step #2: For applying eyeliner to top lid pull your eyelids taut and in one fluid stroke, draw a line keeping the eyelid's natural curvature in mind. Extend the liner from the inner corner of the eyelid to the outer corner of the eyelid just above your lashes. You can either keep the line consistently thin across the eyelid or thicken it at the outer eyelid ends.
Step #3: In addition to your upper lids, you can also choose to apply the eyeliner as a line on a larger part of the lower lid. For a smoky effect, gently smudge the line.
Some Special Tips
- While stopping the liner just at the corner of your eyes may make them look all wide and round, sweeping them longer for the Cleopatra look can add an exotic touch to your eyes.
- For a natural effect, smudge the edges of the liner.
- For a perfectly straight line you can paint a few dots on the lash line and then join them.
- For small close set eyes opt for a thin, intense liner.
- Wide set eyes can be emphasized by highlighting the inner corners of the eyes. Similarly emphasize the outer corners of close set eyes for best results.
