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Blue, green, hazel—no matter what color your eyes are, you can make them sparkle with the right eye shadow. Dae Sik Son, celebrity makeup artist and co-founder of Korean beauty brand Son & Park, told ELLE.com which shades best enhance your natural irises. From bold purples to shimmery golds, these picks tailored to your eye color will have you drawing people in with your stare. Shop 18 eye products made for standing out, ahead.
If Your Eyes Are Green...
"Your eyes are naturally bright, so you don't have to rely on vivid shadows and liners to attract attention," Son says. "A muted purple is the perfect pop for a night out, and a shimmery brown is just enough color during the day."
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Single in Gemstone
This finely milled pigment packs a punch. Think pink purple.
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Clinique All About Shadow 8-Pan Palette
You can mix and match (and layer!) all the colors in this palette to create the ultimate eye shade that's one-of-a-kind, just like your green irises.
If Your Eyes Are Blue...
Light, neutral tones best complement cool blue eyes. "Steer clear of anything harsh, like an overly dark, smokey look," Son says. "Apply softer, tonal shades like coral and champagne—they'll catch the glint in the iris, but won't distract."
Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
This cult-favorite palette is sure to make your baby blues pop.
Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow
All that glitters is gold!
Kevyn Aucoin The Loose Shimmer Eyeshadow
This is the perfect loose shimmer for the beauty pro who knows what they're doing. Apply it on the lids or the cheekbones as highlighter.
If Your Eyes Are Gray...
Sooty, smoky shades enhance gray eyes. "Add light depth with a hazy wash of misty gray or a silvery blue," Son says. "Choosing a similar steely hue is the best way to subtly play up this rare eye color."
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette
This eyeshadows palette is the perfect mix of grey, silver, and violet shades.
Burberry Beauty Wet & Dry Silk Eye Shadow
Burberry's blue is the ultimate shade for stormy gray eyes.
Makeup is supposed to be fun, and this vibrant blue is proof that the party can start on your eyelids.
If Your Eyes Are Dark Brown...
Dusting lids with rich pigment amps up dark eyes. "Create the illusion of giant eyes with strong shades like violet, silver and chocolate," Son says. "Accentuate dark eyes even more with black liner in the waterline to define."
Pat McGrath Labs Mothership III Eyeshadow Palette
Pat McGrath has blessed us with a number of eyeshadow palettes but this one might be our favorite.
NARS Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette Mini
Pretty pinks pair well with rich golds and glittery lilacs.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Galaxy Eyeshadow Palette
Fenty Beauty's holiday collection is the gift that keeps giving. The bold and bright colors will make those brown eyes pop!
If Your Eyes Are Hazel...
Choose the metallics and pastels in your palette. "Heavy, smoky shadows tend to hide the subtle hints of green and gold in multi-tonal eyes," Son says. "On the other hand, delicate metallics and dusty pinks intensify the flecks and make light brown eyes sparkle."
Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
This popular liquid shadow brings the perfect amount of shine and lasts all day.
Natasha Denona Gold Eyeshadow Palette
Vacation in a palette. The green hues mix perfectly with the browns and golds so you can get creative when it comes to your makeup.
Mix and match Glossier's Lidstar duo to create the perfect shade.
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