Did you know that only 2% of people worldwide have green eyes? That's right—if you're lucky enough to have green eyes, you're among the very few people who do. I have green eyes, and they're one of my favorite features to play up.
If you want to emphasize your eye color, it's all about the eye shadow you choose. While neutrals and dark colors will still look amazing on people with green eyes, there are a few colors that work overtime to bring out the green. I tapped Molly R. Stern, celebrity makeup artist and Armani Beauty Collective member, for her expertise on what eye shadows look best with green eyes.
"Colors that tend to make green eyes pop have a warm undertone like copper or bronze," says Stern. "They also really shine with a lavender or purple based shade. Both the copper and purple routes have a reddish undertone, which work to boost the green as it follows basic color theory and are shades that are opposite on the classic color wheel."
The best purple eye shadow shades to bring out green eyes:
This metallic lilac pigment has flecks of gold micro-glitter to add tons of sparkle to eyes. Plus, it's intensely pigmented while still being easy to use.
Customer Review: "This color truly pops and applies like butter. I did a few sweeps to get it to diffuse. I’m in love . This color pops and lasts all day."
Stern recommends this purple eye tint, which is easy to use and can go on sheer or be built up to a more intense shade.
Customer Review: "I love this eyeshadow. The color is perfect and I hope you continue to carry it. The color makes your eyes pop and it stays perfectly in place."
With the perfect mix of sparkly and matte purple shades, this palette will help you create the most stunning purple eye shadow look.
Customer Review: "I love this palette! I wanted something more in the purple range and this definitely is pigmented and blends well. It wears well all day. So for my first Juvia's Place palette, it's a win!"
From a barely lilac shimmer to a deep, smoky eggplant shade, this palette runs the gamut for purple eye shadows, giving you the full range of the color.
Customer Review: "This eyeshadow palette has the right colors to make my green eyes sparkle! The shadows are buttery soft and easy to blend. I did not experience much fall out from the shades as they stayed in place all day. I wear contacts, and these shadows did not bother my eyes at all!"
Eye shadow pencils are incredibly easy to use, even if you're an eye shadow novice. Blendable, buildable, and customizable, this jewel-toned purple shade is tough to beat.
Customer Review: "Most versatile eye product I have purchased in a long time. First time ever reviewing on here but I had to say how much I love this color and the blendable nature of the product. It is beautiful and subtle."
Calling all purple lovers! This violet-toned palette is fit for royalty.
Customer Review: "This is a surprisingly good palette for the price. Every shade is pigmented and it lasts all day. I always get compliments on days I use this."
How can you resist a duo-chrome eye shadow? This purple shade has a blue shimmer shift. When you wear it, it's almost guaranteed all eyes will be on yours.
Customer Review: "I love the formula of this product. It’s not overly shimmery and it has the staying power of all day wear. It’s very versatile and you can add other colors on top for some gorgeous looks."
The best copper eye shadow shades to bring out green eyes:
Though copper is a metal, that doesn't mean your eye shadow has to be shimmery. This matte copper shade packs a major punch.
Customer Review: "I have hooded lids, so makeup can be a challenge for me without first plastering my eyelids with a super-strength eyeshadow primer. That is far from the case when I use one of my Yeux Paints. These don't budge [and] they create a dynamic look that stays on whether you have lots of space on your eyelids or not so much."
If you'd rather go the copper route, Stern recommends this fiery shade.
Customer Review: "It's perfect for a quick and effortless look! The formula is long lasting and crease proof! It glides on smoothly and blends easily. There's no need for eyeshadow primer and you can go from a soft everyday look to a bold smokey look. I would definitely pick up more shades."
Infused with tons of eye-catching glitter, this $6 copper shade is too good to pass up.
Customer Review: "I have two shades and I absolutely love them! They are so pigmented and I love using them when I’m on the go and want to add a little something to my makeup routine."
Not only is this copper eye shadow stick easy to use, but it's also waterproof and smudge-proof, so you can ensure it will stay put on your lids.
Customer Review: "This is definitely favorite eyeshadow product. Its smooth, applies without pulling, and lasts all day and night without the need to retouch. A great dupe for a more expensive name brand!"
With 12 coppery shades, this palette will help you create the burnished smoky eye of your dreams.
Customer Review: "Hands down one of the best eyeshadow palettes around. The shades are perfect year round and work for day and night makeup. The color payoff is amazing, this palette is also great for all skin tones."
These shades are made to be used in tandem with each other, as this is a four-step eye shadow quad. Use them to create a no-fail eye shadow look.
Customer Review: "Probably my favorite CT palette. Rich colors that glide on and are easily blended. Doesn’t crease on me and has never faded during over time. Still looks like I just applied it at the end of the day."
These gel eye shadow shades go on so smoothly and dry quickly, making them the perfect on-the-go eye shadows.
Customer Review: "Really easy application and vibrant color. Gave an easy eye look without having to use tons of brushes! Great for those quick makeup days where you want a little dazzle."
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