Best Eyeshadow Colors For Green Eyes And Palettes That Make Them Pop | Red Apple Lipstick
Do you have green eyes? Then you know that selecting the best eyeshadow shades for green eyes can feel a little confusing.
This guide walks you through the color wheel, the best Red Apple Lipstick eyeshadow colors, and easy neutral looks that make green eyes stand out without a complicated routine.
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Why The Color Wheel Matters For Green Eyes
To figure out which eyeshadow shades really flatter green eyes, it helps to look at a color wheel chart. This is a popular tool that many makeup artists use when choosing makeup colors. It is useful whether you are a pro or just a makeup enthusiast.
On the wheel, you find complementary colors by looking directly across from a shade. When you find green, the color on the opposite side is red.
Quick takeaway from the color wheel
- Shades with red or reddish undertones will intensify green eyes.
- Purples that lean red, like violet or eggplant, are especially flattering.
- Soft pinks are a beautiful choice when you want a more subtle look.
Best Eyeshadow Colors For Green Eyes: The Short Answer
The short answer is this: green eye eyeshadow looks are easiest and most striking with reddish tones, bronze tones, copper tones, maroons, and mahogany shades.
Green eyes absolutely pop with eyeshadow shades that have reddish undertones. You can make them look even more vibrant by adding a violet or eggplant eyeshadow shade. It looks amazing and really brings out the green.
If you prefer a softer eyeshadow option, pink shades are another fabulous choice for green eyes.
The 8 Best Eyeshadow Shades For Green Eyes
Here are some great Red Apple Lipstick eyeshadow suggestions for green eyes:
Bronze Bombshell Eyeshadow is a warm, deeply pigmented medium bronze eyeshadow with a golden sheen. It is perfect on the outer corner, in the crease, or even used as an eyeliner.
Down to Earth Eyeshadow is a rich medium terra cotta copper with a beautiful golden sheen. Apply it lightly all over the lids, or let it shine as a crease and outer lid color.
En Pointe Eyeshadow is a soft, muted, dusty rose matte eyeshadow. It works wonderfully as an all over lid color and as a crease shade.
Pixie Dust Eyeshadow is a soft, light, matte pink eyeshadow with the tiniest tint of peach. It is great all over the lid as a base and can double as a matte brow bone highlight.
Sugar & Spice Eyeshadow is a matte, medium, warm, spicy brown eyeshadow with a reddish orange undertone. Wear it lightly all over the lid, blended into the crease, or more concentrated on the outer corner.
Vamp Eyeshadow is a deep red color that resembles aged red wine. It is beautiful for a dramatic look that still flatters green eyes.
Violet Femme Eyeshadow is a shimmering bright medium purple eyeshadow that applies lighter than it appears in the pan but can be built up. Try it as an accent color on the center lids, outer corners, lower lash lines, or blended softly into the crease.
Violet Vixen Eyeshadow is a slightly muted lavender purple eyeshadow with a metallic sheen and a slight pinkish undertone. It is perfect as a lid shade or as an accent on the outer corners, in the crease, or along the lower lash line.
Do Neutral Eyeshadows Work On Green Eyes
What if you do not want to wear colorful shades and prefer a more natural look? In that case, neutrals are your best friend.
Neutral eyeshadow shades will always look great on green eyes. In particular, reach for browns with reddish undertones and mauves that lean plummy. Golds are also great because they highlight the golden hues often found in green eyes.
Tip: Try using brown eyeliner instead of black, since green eyes really pop against a brown liner. Cocoa Eye Liner Pencil should be your go to liner.
The New Mattes eyeshadow palette is a must have in your makeup arsenal. These nine neutral matte eyeshadows are not boring neutrals. They have a hint of color that flatters green eyes perfectly. Plums Up, Made You Wink, Earth Girl, and She’s Spicy will look especially beautiful on green eyes.
11 Amazing Neutral Eyeshadows Perfect For Green Eyes
If you love everyday looks, these neutral shades let green eyes shine without feeling overdone:
Brownie Points Eyeshadow is a matte, medium brown with a warm undertone. Apply it lightly all over the lid or more intensely in the crease or outer corner.
Champagne Eyeshadow is a light golden frosty taupe that blends beautifully and looks great all over the lid.
Chocolate Martini Eyeshadow is a rich, dark chocolate brown with golden bronze shimmer. Apply it to the outer corner and use it along your upper and lower lash lines.
Clean Slate Eyeshadow is a matte cool toned dark gray with a very slight purple tint that plays nicely with green eyes.
Dirty Girl Eyeshadow is a medium, mushroom, earthy khaki taupe with shimmer. Wear it lightly as a lid color or more heavily in the outer corner and crease.
Espresso Eyeshadow is a very dark, matte coffee bean brown eyeshadow. Green eyes really pop against this deeper brown, which is perfect for a smoky eye.
Golden Ticket Eyeshadow is a beautiful shimmering gold that looks gorgeous if you have golden flecks in your eyes. Apply it all over the lids and blend into the crease.
Like You Latte Eyeshadow is a soft, light, rosy caramel tan with a slight shimmer. It is the perfect lid color and also works well to blend other eyeshadows.
Sand Castle Eyeshadow is a light, nude peach with golden shimmer. Apply it all over the lid and use it to blend out your crease.
Silver Lining Eyeshadow is a shimmering silver gray shade with a violet blue sheen. Use it lightly all over the lid and inner corner, as a transition shade for a gray smokey eye, or dabbed onto the center of the lid for extra shimmer.
Yes You Canyon Eyeshadow is a matte, medium reddish brown tan eyeshadow. Apply it lightly as an all over lid color, use it to blend shadows together, or wear it as a crease shade.
Palettes Built Just For Green Eyes
If you prefer curated palettes instead of choosing single pans, Red Apple Lipstick has options designed with green eyes in mind.
Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette for Green Eyes has the best mix of straightforward yet playful shimmery eyeshadows to highlight your green eyes. It includes four shades: Iced Mocha, Vamp, Violet Vixen, and Violet Vintage.
Matte Eye Shadow Palette for Green Eyes is the perfect selection of more neutral matte shades to enhance your eye color. It includes four shadows: Pixie Dust, Made You Wink, Plums Up, and Clean Slate.
If you want a neutral eye look with a pop of color, start with soft browns and taupes, then add one of the more colorful shades mentioned above on the bottom lash line or as your eyeliner. This lets you experiment without committing to a full colorful eye look.
If you have green eyes, make sure to try some of these beautiful eyeshadow shades. If you know someone with green eyes who is unsure what to wear, share these tips and suggestions with them.
We are sure this information and product suggestions will be very helpful to anyone, but especially for anyone who is not sure which eyeshadows are best for their green eyes. You can also visit the How to Choose Eyeshadow Colors article to see more of Ashley’s tips and suggestions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of colors make green eyes sparkle
When you look at a color wheel, you see green directly across from red. This means green eyes will pop the most against red tones or shades with reddish undertones.
What eyeshadow colors make green eyes pop the most
Shadows with reddish undertones will make green eyes pop. Choose eyeshadow colors like bronze, reddish browns, reddish coppers, maroons, and mahogany. Purple eyeshadows with red undertones, such as violet and eggplant, are great too. If you prefer a softer look, pinks are an excellent choice.
How do you bring out green eyes with makeup and clothing
For makeup, use eyeshadow shades that are red or have reddish undertones. Purple eyeshadow with red undertones and rich brown shades also help bring out green eyes. Clothes can help too. Wearing red or reddish purples will make your eye color stand out, and green clothes or accessories can echo your eye color beautifully. Sarah Long of SheKnows.com agrees that purples, reds, and warm eyeshadow shades are perfect for green eyes in her article on makeup tips for green eyed women.
What is the best eyeliner color for green eyes
Black eyeliner will always look good with green eyes, but if you want to experiment, try brown, gray, navy blue, or purple eyeliner. Cocoa Eye Liner Pencil is a great everyday choice that really flatters green eyes.