eye shadow

I've always worn brown eye shadow. I'm getting tired of the browns. I also am running out and need to get something new. I have brown hair and hazel eyes. I wear contacts that will sometimes make my eyes browner (hard contacts tinted brown). What colors can I wear?

Also I have never worn blush what color should I wear? My sister thinks I should skip the blush and try some bronzer instead. I dunno!!!


Edited by always_alone

Oh, really? I always thought you picked eye shadow based on your eye color. I'll just go look and see what I like. I will probably pick something that is earth tone. I always find myself drawn toward the green and brown.

I have tried a light rose before. That is the same color that swore me off blush for awhile. It was too pink for my face!

BTW, fixed the picture to show off my real skin tone....LOL! Completely different picture.


Edited by always_alone

No offense, but I don't like your shadow. Not right for your pigment. It's tooooooo grey doesn't match your hair. Your need a brown. You have very nice facial features to.

 

Sunduster

Country Woods 215 by CoverGirl. You can really tell which one gets used most....it is a little grey yeah (the main one I use). No offense taken because hey I'm asking for advice. I usually use the three to the left when I do my eyes most the time...if I'm in a hurry I usually just stick some color on the eyelid and run. It's getting annoying because when I first picked them out I wanted something very subtle and for the most part I might as not wear any.

So I should try something more brown and less grey.

Yes on your eyes. Also try forest green, apricot, plum. purples. I use these colors. Also don't go brighter with the shadows than your eyes. I like to use blues and lavenders as an accent. But that is my preference. I can also use brown and black eye liner. Where do you live? I'm in Florida.

 

Sunduster

Sorry it's late here. I didn't mean your eye shadow I didn't like. I meant your eye brows. Too grey. You need a brown to go with your hair kiddo. You have nice facial features like me. Show them off. O.K. I may be a little conceited. But I know what I like, and what gets compliments. Going to bed good night.

 

Sunduster

I have to say I've never seen colorful blush look good on anyone, especially when people wear bright reds, pinks or dark purples.  It has always looked clownish and ridiculous to me and people usually look much better without (that's my own personal opinion of course, I'm sure not everyone agrees). Maybe like your sister says, something bronze/brownish would be plenty. 

Oh you don't need a lot, or even heavy. Just a light application will due nicely. The purles keep light. Like a lilac. I also like Aquamarine seafoam. Another light shade. But remember nothing loud. I do use the forest green. This is a little darker. The way I do it is, if I wear dark clothing I wear lighter shades of shadows. Or vise - versa.

 

Sunduster

I have heard that you should get a blush that matches the color of your cheeks when you are flushed or after you have worked out then the color will look natural.  I also have heard that blush is one of those steps you should never eliminate becasue it gives a quick pop to the face ( I never wear blush though).  I love to wear colors that match my outfit or when I dont know whaT I am going to wear I match my eyes.  I have read that a good brow is the best way to make your eyes and face look good and I believe it.

there is a mineral makeup website called www.Twistedfayte.com the owner is so helpful with color questions and they are not too expensive and very versitile there are soo many colors and they are all beautiful.

It is a fashion rule of not to match your eyeshadow with your outfit or eye color. You should do contrasting colors to make them pop. I have blue-grey eyes, so when I do wear eyeshadow I use the same exact eyeshadow as you,  Country Woods by Covergirl. Since the browns constrast with my blue eyes.

Dark eyes look good in grays, blues, purples and greens.

At the website http://www.covergirl.com/register.jhtml;jsessionid=L4PVJLZUD SAGBQFIAJ13OCQ?success_page=/tips/eyetips/shadow_salon/utili ty.jhtml&cm=hd_shadowsalon&r=000600&_requestid=1 999373

You can play with eyeshadows to get an idea of what it will look like on you.