How to Make Brown Eyes Look Greener
Brown eyes have a beautiful, versatile charm and often appear hazel or green with the right makeup tricks. You can try some incredible makeup techniques to bring out the greenish tones in your brown eyes. Here's a guide to making your brown eyes look greener with a few makeup moves!
Choose complementary eyeshadow shades.
Specific eyeshadow colours intensify the green hints within brown eyes, including:
- Purples and mauves: Lavender, plum, and mauve tones bring out green undertones, contrasting green on the colour wheel, creating a complementary contrast. You can try Lavender Chiffon Cake from Korean brand ETUDE HOUSE Lovely Cookie Blusher.
- Warm Coppers and Rusts: Shades of copper, bronze, and rust have warm undertones, adding a golden glow, which helps any green within brown eyes pop. An excellent option is Smoother from 3CE Mood Recipe Multi Eye Color Palette.
- Golden Tones: Gold and warm metallics also enhance the natural flecks in brown eyes, making them appear more dimensional with hints of green. We recommend Shooting Star by K-beauty ETUDE HOUSE Bling Bling Eye Stick.
- Greens: Try deep emerald or olive green eyeshadows to create a colour echo effect, making any green tones in your eyes stand out.
According to Korean makeup artist Jennie, you should place these colours on the lid and blend them toward the crease. Keep the eyeshadow concentrated around the eye to draw attention to the natural eye colour.
Use warm-toned eyeliners for contrast.
When it comes to eyeliner, black is a bit harsh as it can mask any subtle green in your eyes. Instead, go for warmer tones.
A brown eyeliner like Deep Brown from MACQUEEN Waterproof Pen Eyeliner has a softer look. It adds depth without overpowering the green tones. Bronze eyeliner, in particular, brings out warmth, making any hints of green more noticeable.
Plum or eggplant eyeliner will provide purple, a colour that enhances green. It's also sophisticated and unique, ideal for creating an elegant, green-enhancing look.
Pony recommends applying a thin line of your chosen eyeliner close to the lash line, focusing on the outer corner. For extra drama, line the waterline with a dark brown or plum shade to brighten the whites of your eyes.
Add champagne or gold highlights.
Applying a bit of shimmer around your eyes can make your eye colour shine. Champagne or gold highlighter, such as Tail Star from ETUDE HOUSE Bling Bling Eye Stick, or eyeshadow, adds this effect. Use it in the inner corner to open your eyes and brighten them.
A touch of gold on the centre of the eyelid or brow bone can lift your look and add a warm, radiant effect that highlights green undertones.
Try green mascara for a subtle boost.
One of the lesser-known tricks for making brown eyes appear greener is using coloured mascara. This is a subtle but effective way to make brown eyes look greener. The green tint isn't overly noticeable but adds a hint of colour that reflects well with brown eyes.
K-beauty makeup artist Suzy recommends applying dark green mascara on the top lashes or layering it over a coat of black mascara, like HEIMISH Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara, for a more subtle effect.
Balance out the eye makeup with warm-toned lips and cheeks to complement and enhance the green tones.
Peachy tones on your cheeks, such as Peach Chip from ROMAND Better Than Cheek, warm your complexion and bring out green hues in brown eyes.
Choose coral, peach, or terracotta lip colours like Vitality Coral from Korean PERIPERA Ink The Velvet to echo the heat in your eye makeup.
Finally, consider colour contacts in subtle greens or hazels if you want an instant transformation. They pop up your brown eyes while keeping the look natural, but always ensure the lenses are from a reputable brand.
Trying these tricks and playing with warm, complementary colours will bring out a greenish glow in your brown eyes. Whether you wear soft or bold makeup, your eyes will be the showstopper!
