Best Eyeshadows for Every Eye Colour

On the hunt for the best eyeshadow for your eye colour? While you can absolutely wear any colour you like, certain shades have the power to enhance your eye colour – and your natural beauty.

Read on to find out what colour eyeshadow is best for blue, green, grey, brown and hazel eyes.

Best Eyeshadow for Every Eye Colour: Key Takeaways

  • Best Eyeshadow for Blue Eyes - nude colours or blues work very well
  • Best Eyeshadow for Green Eyes - purple and pink colours make green eyes sparkle
  • Best Eyeshadow for Grey Eyes - try teal, blue, soft pink or copper eye makeup
  • Best Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes - emerald green or golden hues add sophistication
  • Best Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes - gold, bronze or olive green enhance hazel eyes

Best Eyeshadow for Blue Eyes

Blue-eyed beauties, bring out the brightness in your irises by contrasting with bronze, copper and warm browns. Whether you’ve got light, sapphire or blue-green eyes, these eyeshadow shades will make them shine even brighter.

For an easy, everyday pick, reach for The Nudes Eye Shadow Palette. It’s one of our favourite eyeshadow palettes for blue eyes and features 12 dazzling neutrals, from brazen bronzes to tempting taupes. 

Feeling bold? Blue eyes + blue eyeshadow = iconic. Try our Colour Tattoo Eye Stix in I Am Extravagant to dial up the intensity of those baby blues!

Best Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Green eyes sparkle when paired with shades of pink. These hues sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, and like any strong couple, they bring out the best in each other. Warm oranges, dark browns and purple eyeshadows work wonders for green eyes too – anything with pink, red or purple undertones was made for you!

Emphasise those emerald gems with The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette in Downtown Sunrise, with pinks, browns and a hint of shimmer to make your eyes pop. And for a playful eyeshadow look for green eyes, try our Colour Tattoo Eye Stix in I Am Fearless.

Best Eyeshadow for Grey Eyes

Grey is one of the rarest eye colours out there. Striking, mysterious and totally captivating, grey eyes can shift between blue, green and silver depending on the lighting – and the eyeshadow you pair them with.

To bring warmth to cool grey tones, reach for contrasting shades like copper, bronze or gold. These sunlit hues brighten grey eyes and bring out any hidden green undertones.

For something softer, dusty pinks and muted purples add a subtle pop that enhances the natural coolness of your eyes without overpowering them. Try the Eyestudio® Nudes of New York 16 Pan Eyeshadow Palette – it’s packed with all the versatile shades you need to make those gorgeous greys glow.

And for blue-grey eyes, eyeshadows in teal and blue tones help play up their chameleon side. Our Colour Tattoo Eye Stix in I Am Giving pulls out green tones, while I Am Extravagant dials up the blue.

Best Eyeshadow for Brown Eyes

Brown eyes are incredibly versatile and can pull off almost any eyeshadow colour – lucky you! Jewel tones look particularly stunning, think: emerald green, sapphire blue and amethyst purple. These contrasting shades add depth and dimension to brown eyes, making them appear even richer.

For a subtle and sophisticated natural look, choose golden shades to complement your natural tones. Warm brown eyeshadows like Colour Tattoo Eye Stix in I Am Determined make those dreamy browns smoulder (even more than usual!), while gold and bronze shades like I Am Courageous make them sparkle and shine.

Best Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes

Hazel eyes are unique as they often contain flecks of both green and brown. This means you can wear pretty much any colour eyeshadow you want! Experiment with gold, bronze, and olive green eyeshadows to enhance the golden tones in hazel eyes. Or play around with shades of pink to reveal your inner green goddess. 

You'll love how they look with The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, infused with rose gold pigments to make your hazel eyes glisten. 

Want to make a statement? Level up your look with a bold pop of purple. Colour Tattoo Eye Stix in I Am Fearless will brighten your eyes and add more than a hint of attitude.

Discover our wide range of eyeshadows

Ready to experiment with eyeshadow colours? Browse our full range of eyeshadows and prepare to make your eyes pop!

FAQ

Good eyeshadow colours for blue eyes include brown, bronze, copper and blue. The best eyeshadows for green eyes are warm oranges, dark browns, pinks and purples. The best eyeshadow shades for brown eyes include warm browns and golds, as well as jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue and amethyst purple. The best eyeshadow colours for hazel brown eyes are gold, bronze, green, pink, purple and brown. The best eyeshadow colours for grey eyes are copper, bronze and gold, as well as dusty pinks and muted purples.