How to Make Your Eyes POP!

One thing we all look forward to each weekend is getting ready to go out with our best friends. There is often nothing more exciting than the chaos of getting ready with a bunch of your closest friends, picking out outfits, and doing your makeup. Coordinating outfit, hair, and makeup to put together the perfect look is often challenging, but so worth it in the end.

Eye makeup is something that really brings the look together. Whether it's a bold sparkly gold or a soft caramel brown, eyeshadow can make your eyes stand out above all else. Paired up with eyeliner and the right mascara, you have the ability to make your eyes the most noticeable they’ve ever been.

Choosing the right colors and consistencies of eye makeup can be hard - especially when everyone has different eyes. Eye makeup that your blue-eyed best friend wears may not have the same effect on your hazel eyes. Today, we want to give you the tips and tricks on how to make your eyes pop, whatever the color might be!

The right color choice for eyeshadow can be many different colors. Eyeshadow similar to your eye color can work just as well as colors on the opposite side of the color wheel. For example, green eyes have luck using the right shades of pink and violet to complement their emerald color because they are on the opposite side of the color wheel. At the same time, many eyes tend to have flecks of other colors within them. In hazel eyes it is common to have gold flecks, meaning a gold eyeshadow has the ability to complement hazel eyes perfectly.

For Blue Eyes:

Eyeshadow: Silver (with sparkle), a french blue, light blue (with sparkle), gray (with sparkle), light peach, or coral

Eyeliner: White, blue, black, gray, or copper

For Green Eyes

Eyeshadow: Gold (with sparkle), Emerald green (with sparkle), violet (with sparkle), dark brown (with sparkle), light pinks, or greens

Eyeliner: Brown, green, black, gray, or rust/copper

For Hazel Eyes

Eyeshadow: Gold (with sparkle), silver (with sparkle), caramel brown, olive green, or soft purple (with sparkle)

Eyeliner: Black, green, or brown

For Brown Eyes

Eyeshadow: Gold (with sparkle), rose gold (with sparkle), bronze (with sparkle), light blue, or burgundy

Eyeliner: Dark blue, teal, or black

In order to put this perfect look together, of course, you need to have the proper makeup supplies! Here are some of our favorite brands for eye makeup:

Liquid eyeshadow from Elf give the best bold & sparkly looks.
Eyeshadow palettes from Colourpop have an array of neutral colors, as well as soft sparkles and solids,
Tarte mascara always brings together an eye look (ESPECIALLY lights, camera, lashes & Big Ego).
Maybelline eyeliner for the waterline is a simple addition that makes a world of difference.

Use these tips & tricks to find your best look this weekend!