Having grey eyes is a unique quality, one that should definitely be shown off. For most eye colors it is important to not match the color to the eye. However, for grey eyes, wearing darker shades of grey eyeshadow colors actually works to help accentuate the eye. Choosing the right eyeshadow shades will make the eyes more noticeable and others will notice the beauty of having such a unique color as grey.
Eyeshadow for Grey Eyes
For grey eyes to stand out, the best eyeshadow colors to choose are deep grey, black, deep browns, and purple. The darkness of these colors will draw attention to the eyes and help the whites of the eyes appear brighter, making the color more noticeable.
Because of the darkness of these colors, they should be worn as the contour color of a basic eye application or as the third eyeshadow for the smokey eye look. Since the colors are dark, make sure to tap the eye applicator prior to applying so that the excess powder will not flake under the eye, causing a messy look. Another great way to avoid this is to apply a thick layer of loose powder under the eye before applying eye shadows. Then once the eye makeup is applied, the loose powder can be dusted off the face, taking with it any mess that the dark eye shadows would have caused.
Eye Makeup Application Tip: The smokey eye look is a great look for women with grey eyes. Smokey eyes are a dramatic look that will definitely not go unnoticed. Although usually considered an evening look, choosing lighter colors but with the same application, the look can go anywhere during the day, including the office.
Eye Makeup Colors for Grey Eyes
Eyeliner and other eye makeup colors for grey eyes should be kept as black or dark brown. Black and dark brown eyeliners will work best when shaping and defining the eyes.
Black mascara will be the best choice. Because most of the eyeshadow colors will be dark, keeping the mascara dark with a black color will keep the lashes well defined.
The best eyeshadow colors may not seem exciting but they will help enhance the natural color of the eye. With blacks, browns and purples it will be easy to change things up by applying the makeup in a new way. Try a basic eye application one day then the next switch it up with a smokey eye look.
Chrissy Dolezal - Chrissy Dolezal is a freelance writer and has a passion for makeup, skincare and living a healthy life.
