The Best Eyeliners for Your Eye Color

By Erin Lukas
Feb 25, 2016 @ 11:30 am
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The power and versatility of a black eyeliner can’t be disputed, but sometimes lining with an inky hue can make eyes look flat. For every eye color there are certain shades that can boost their natural hue, and others that can alter its appearance all together for extra impact. All it takes is applying a little bit of color wheel theory when you’re choosing liners to find the right tones that will help your eyes reach their full potential. What shades of liner should you try on your peepers? Read on to find out.

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Brown Eyes

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$3 Essence SHOP IT Opens a new window

Swap your black cat-eye for a navy blue flick to enhance the natural golden flecks in your warm, brown eyes.

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Brown Eyes

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$6 L'Oreal Paris SHOP IT Opens a new window

Make your eyes really pop by swiping along your lash line with a liner in a contrasting color, like a vibrant purple.

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Brown Eyes

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$7 Maybelline SHOP IT Opens a new window

Gray might not be the first color that comes to mind when you want to play up your brown eyes, but a cool charcoal shade of liner against warm brown eyes will really make your irises glow.

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Blue Eyes

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$31 Dolce & Gabbana SHOP IT Opens a new window

The way an emerald green shade accentuates hidden gold flecks in blue eyes is proof that sometimes opposites do attract.

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Blue Eyes

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$17 MAC SHOP IT Opens a new window

A contrasting metallic like copper will pick up the gold flecks in blue eyes and really brighten them up. Keep the line close to the lashes, or take a bold turn by covering more of the lid for night.

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Green Eyes

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$27 Charlotte Tilbury SHOP IT Opens a new window

As far as color matches go, green and violet can’t be topped. The purple accent will enhance the eye’s earthy green hues without looking too audacious.

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Green Eyes

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$25 Nars SHOP IT Opens a new window

Since red complements green on the color wheel, the reddish undertones of a copper liner will look gorgeous on a set of green eyes.

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Green Eyes

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$25 Laura Mercier SHOP IT Opens a new window

A jet black liner can have a flattening effect on light eyes. Instead, elevate your green peepers with a brown shade that’s a touch softer, but still impactful.

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Hazel Eyes

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$25 Marc Jacobs Beauty SHOP IT Opens a new window

Gilded eyeliner will boost the green tones in hazel eyes. For a radiant look, add a touch of gold liner to the center and inner corner of the eyes to really make them sparkle.

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Hazel Eyes

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$6 Revlon SHOP IT Opens a new window

A neutral brown shade like Revlon’s pencil will boost the natural rich tones in hazel eyes.

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Gray Eyes

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$23 Estee Lauder SHOP IT Opens a new window

Accentuate the blue side of your gray eyes with a vivid burgundy on your lash and water lines. 

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Gray Eyes

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$5 NYX SHOP IT Opens a new window

Gray eyes will look amazing with a pearly shade of liner that emphasizes their rare smoky color.

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