The 7 Most Gorgeous Makeup Colors for Green Eyes

By Catherine Devine, Allure

There's a reason Irish eyes are always smiling — they're drop-dead gorgeous. And these seven makeup shades — shimmering taupe, silver, violet, and more — will make others go green with envy.
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Taupe Shadow

Every makeup bag needs the right neutral eye shadow, and for women with green eyes, makeup artist Erica Whelan swears by taupe. "The warmer undertones are more flattering than ashy brown," she said. Plus, one that has a little sparkle will bring out golden flecks in the irises. Our pick? CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Tapestry Taupe.

Slate Gray Liner

Heavy black liner can look severe on light eyes, especially in the daytime, Whelan says. A creamy charcoal pencil (like Wet n Wild Idol Eyes Crème Shadow Pencil in Graphite) is a softer, less overpowering alternative.
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Every Shade of Purple

We've said before that purple flatters every eye color (which is true), but it's extra gorgeous on green eyes. "It goes back to the color wheel," Whelan said. "Green's complementary color is red, so any shadow with red undertones really makes green eyes pop." Lavender, violet, aubergine—no shades are off limits. We love all three hues in Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in VI 308. For the most eye-catching results, concentrate purple shadow close to the lash line

Espresso Liner

A dash of brown eyeliner has the same smoldering effect as black, without the harshness. "Sometimes black can have a flattening effect [against light eyes]," Whelan said. "A warm brown shade is much softer." For easy smudging, try Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil in Espresso
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Smoky Silver Shadow

We're stealing this one from Kristen Stewart (she's one of our green-eye icons, and the girl knows how to ace a smoky look): Dust silver shadow, like Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Rock, across lids and in the inner corners. It's both smoky and bright, which adds up to a gorgeous, ethereal look.

Bronze Eye Liner

Swap out your black eye liner for something with a little shine. Beauty for Real I-Line 24-7 Eyeliner in Whiskey is a bronze liner that will make your green eyes sparkle, and the formula is fantastic — it's not waxy, but it's also not totally liquid.
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Metallic Sage Shadow

Don't rule out green shadows, either — just go for one that's multidimensional, such as Nars Cream Eyeshadow in Mousson. It's a silvery sage that goes on sheer. "Whenever you're using a color in the same family as your eyes, play around with texture," Whelan said. "Something shimmery will always make your eyes stand out."

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