Day or night will determine the level of contrast.
When it comes to makeup, brown-eyed girls have a lot of freedom. Since brown is a fusion of primary colors blue, red and yellow, it isn't limited to one complimentary shade -- and it's more important to select colors that work well together. Blend warm tones like mauve, gold and brown, or cool tones like blue, silver and black. Enhancing brown eyes can be done simply with light strokes of color, or dramatically with lots of smoky contrast. Your plans for day or night typically determine the best colors and techniques. The key ingredients to brown-eye enhancement are shadow, liner and mascara. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Start with a clean palette by washing your face with a mild facial soap or eye-makeup remover and pat dry. Use an under-eye primer or lotion to contrast dark circles, and apply foundation and powder, if desired. Choose your desired color tones. Use dark hues for deep-brown eyes. Light-brown or hazel eyes look best with golden hues and mauve. Medium-brown eyes offer the most versatility and work well with nearly any color family.
2. Draw a smooth, even line over the lid of the eye just above the lash line. For daytime wear, create a thin line, increasing in thickness toward the outer corners to widen the appearance of the eye. For nighttime, create a thick line for a smokier effect. Use a cotton swab or fingertip to blend the edges of the liner into the eyelid.
3. Apply eye shadow in shades beginning with medium. Swirl your brush in the eye shadow and tap off excess. Sweep the color over the entire eyelid. Apply a darker shade for contrast just above the eyelid on the central brow bone using swirl, tap and sweep motions. Apply the lightest shade just below the eyebrow in a lighter dusting motion. Use your brush to blend the lines of color.
4. Choose mascara that complements the colors of your shadow and liner. Use black for cool shades and brown for warm shades. Day wear should be subtle. For nighttime, use more to create visibility over darker contrasted shadows. Remove the brush, rub excess mascara off on the tube opening and apply to your lashes working from the outer corners. Grab the lashes at the base and work upward with long strokes. Avoid using many strokes, which can cause clumps. Turn your brush up and use the end for lower lash application.
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