​​Pro MUAs Share The Most Flattering Eyeshadow For Brown Eyes

Some eyeshadow brands that Dennis says she loves for brown eyes are the Laura Mercier Caviar sticks cool, warm, and neutral shades in different finishes; Clinique Best of Black Honey Shadow palette, which is full of neutrals that will work on everyone; Pur Cosmetics On Point Shadow palettes that have a good selection of colors for warm, cool, and neutral; Kiko Milano High Pigment eyeshadow (available in 54 shades), and Thrive Causemetics Focus Eyeshadow Palettes, which are vegan and offer shades that will make brown eyes pop.

Alexis Chapman, a professional makeup artist of 10+ years, also says that vibrant colors are great for giving brown eyes a pop and recommends gold, blue, green, yellow, orange, and even purple. “The brands that I love are MAC, Morphe, Coloured Raine, & Tarte,” Chapman said.

Which Shades Should Brown Eyes Avoid?

Even though you truly can wear nearly every eyeshadow shade under the sun, there are a few darker shades that may just get lost on you. 

“Avoid wearing brown shadows alone because they are similar in color of the eye,” Dennis said. “If you do choose to wear a brown shadow, pair with a contrasting eyeliner that can pick up the undertone of the brown or flecks in the eyes (aubergine, eggplant, purple, hunter green, bronze, copper, violet, plum, fig)  or make the eyes appear whiter (navy, midnight blue).” 

Chapman suggests avoiding overly dark shadows like black, dark brown, and dark gray. “My daytime eyeshadow routine is 1) Apply an eyeshadow base and set it with a translucent powder,” Chapman said. “Depending on my eyeshadow color of choice is how I pick my crease color. My crease color is usually soft browns/mauves. I then directly apply my eyeshadow to the lid and finish it off with eyeliner and wispy lashes.”

Chapman says her nighttime eyeshadow routine is very similar. “I apply an eyeshadow base, set it, apply the crease colors, and before I apply the eyeshadow, I may cut the crease for a more defined look. I also like to smoke the corners for a little drama. I may also do more of a cat eyeliner and fuller lashes.”

If you have brown eyes, go bold or go home. (or, just rev up your favorite brown eyeshadow with a bit of bronze or purple to really make your eyes pop).