These 10 Eyeshadows are Amazing on Brown Eyes
The best thing about eye makeup is that there really are no rules when it comes to the different colors, textures, and creative contrasts you can experiment with. It’s all about finding what makes you feel amazing, inside and out. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like to share our favorite tips and tricks whenever we can. For example, we’ve guided you through the eyeshadow colors that go amazing with every eye color, from green eyes to blue eyes and brown. Now, we’re taking that one step further and rounding up the highest rated eyeshadow palettes and compacts to make brown eyes pop, according to real reviews by Ipsters like you.
Keep scrolling for the 10 best eyeshadows to flatter brown eyes, according to Ipster reviews from past Glam Bags.
1. THEBALM COSMETICS Alternative Rock Vol. 1 Palette
This palette from THEBALM is every brown eyed babe’s dream come true. With a rich plum shade, shimmery pink, metallic gray, and cream with gold flecks, there’s no combination of pigments that won’t look stunning with brown eyes. Plus, the palette comes with highlighter and bronzer to ensure your whole makeup look comes together seamlessly. As one Ipster wrote, “The shadows blended easily on my eye and stayed on all day. The blush and highlighter accented the eye colors and gave me a very polished and finished look.” Whether it’s for a casual daytime look or a bold nighttime get-up, these colors will make your brown eyes pop and won’t budge for hours.
2. NOMAD COSMETICS NOMAD x Marrakesh Medina Intense Eyeshadow in Henna
A sure-fire way to emphasize your eye color? Double down and use an eyeshadow in the very same color. In this case, go for this matte, warm brown eyeshadow in “Henna” from NOMAD COSMETICS. The brown hue has hints of brick red and an oh-so-slightly shimmery sheen to it, sure to compliment any light brown or dark brown eyes (or green eyes!) incredibly. “Beautiful color and pigment. I love this brand,” said one Ipster. The fine powder goes on as smoothly as a cream eyeshadow and stays put, so your eyes will be shining as long as you need them to.
3. ITTSĒ The Fulton Magnetic Eyeshadow Quad
There’s nothing like a smoky eye makeup look to make light brown eyes and dark brown eyes dazzle. For a perfectly-blended smoky eye, we can’t recommend this ITTSE eyeshadow quad enough. It has the ideal contrast of matte gray/black for the outer corner, pale pink and shimmery mauve for the eyelid, and nude for the crease. Throw a swipe of eyeliner on the lash line, some mascara, and voila! And instant eye makeup look in seconds. On top of that, the buttery-smooth texture ensures seamless blending and no creasing at all. But don’t just take our word for it. One Ipster wrote, “I love these colors so much! Perfect for everyday use,” while another agreed that, “the color pallette [sic] is amazing! The colors compliment [sic] each other so well!”
4. VIOLET VOSS Fun Sized Eyeshadow Palette - HG
Good things come in small packages, and in this case, VIOLET VOSS offers you 10 stunning, jewel-tone shades in one very sleek, convenient package. A deep, matte brown shade, matte raspberry, burnt orange, metallic shades in gold, magenta, and champagne, as well as light and beige neutral colors that complement just about every skin tone. Ipster @monkeycrazy4u wrote, “Such a cute palette with fun, warm colors. Blends well and can make diverse looks.” The shades are highly pigmented and contain hydrating jojoba oil to keep your eye area smooth and moisturized while you wear it. If you needed more convincing, another Ipster raved, “I’d give this 6 out of 5 stars! It’s that great!”
5. NOMAD COSMETICS Berlin Underground Intense Eyeshadow Palette
This NOMAD eyeshadow palette is for the truly creative. Inspired by 90’s counterculture in Berlin, there’s no end to the flattering, eye-catching combinations to be created with the highly-pigmented shimmer shades in teal, yellow, orange, taupe, coral, army green, and plum. One Ipster wrote, “every shade is so unique, even when it comes to the shade names. I can tell a lot of thought was put into this palette, and I appreciate that.” Hemp seed oil keeps your lids nourished and hydrated so your fierce eye makeup looks stay put all day and night. “LOVE this palette! So many color combinations that go well together,” another Ipster wrote.
6. IBY BEAUTY Eyeshadow in Fire & Ice
One of the most unique eyeshadow colors we’ve seen, this IBY BEAUTY powder in “Fire & Ice” is the perfect balance of ashy, warm, and metallic, guaranteed to intensity hazel eyes and light brown eyes. One Ipster wrote, “color is beautiful and does not cake on the lid!” The sultry shade is the perfect eyeshadow for fall and will work with any skin tone–shifting from greenish to brick when it catches the light. It can be used as an allover eyelid shade or blended with other colors–the possibilities are endless. “Love this as a highlighter and put it over my matte eyeshadow for a dramatic look,” said Ipster @Casabella 325. Try it for yourself and discover all that it can do for your brown eyes.
7. THE BEAUTY CROP Eyeshadow in Seren
Nights out during the cold winter months call for a bold, deep color to bring out our eyes. This metallic plum shade from THE BEAUTY CROP does the trick. With a slight shimmer to it, this jojoba oil and coconut-enriched powder eyeshadow goes on smoothly and looks so creamy when applied. “Nice purple for my brown eyes,” said one Ipster. When tans fade during the first few months of the year, this color will contrast beautifully against paler skin tones while complementing darker skin tones in a breathtaking way. Apply it to your lash line as an accent color or across your entire lid for a serious pop of color. Another Ipster wrote, “beautiful color for a dramatic look!”
8. SUVA BEAUTY Eyeshadow in BBQ
Purple eyeshadow and brown eyes go together like peanut butter and jelly. This SUVA BEAUTY eyeshadow in “BBQ” is plum with a slightly aluminum foil-like quality that reflects just the right amount of light. “Bright, [b]old, glittery color,” said one Ipster. The cream/powder hybrid formula couldn’t be easier to apply and stay put for as long as you need it to. “Fabulous pigmentation!” said another Ipster. And as it’s totally vegan and cruelty-free, you can look great in it and feel great about it.
9. COLOURED RAINE COSMETICS Eyeshadow in Super Star
If you’ve never rocked a shimmery gold eyeshadow at least once in your life–regardless of what eye color you have–you are seriously missing out, and now is your time to shine. This COLOURED RAINE COSMETICS eyeshadow in “Super Star” will make you feel exactly as the name suggests. “THIS SHADE IS STUNNING. I have been wearing it since I received it, the past 4 months. It is absolutely gorgeous on its own, but also blends and matches well with other shadows,” one Ipster raved. The metallic pigment contrasts blue, green, and brown eyes in a bold, attention-grabbing way. However, if you’re not trying to steal the spotlight, you can tone it down by blending it into your inner corners or around your lid with a more neutral, matte shade.
10. SPACE CASE COSMETICS Eyeshadow in No Reception
Tired of the standard plum, mauve, and gold metallic shades to bring out brown eyes? Try something totally different, like this SPACE CASE COSMETICS navy eyeshadow. It’s great for bold, graphic eyeshadow looks, subtle accents, and lightweight washes of color alike. As one Ipster described, “Oh my goodness! It's so pigmented and beautiful. It's like the night sky on my lids. 💙” The highly-pigmented color goes on smoothly and blends easily with other shades, making it a fun twist on a traditional smokey eye.
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