The eyes are the most expressive part of our face, and now that the use of masks is mandatory, it is time to pay more attention than ever to your makeup. To choose your ideal eyeshadow palette, you first have to ask yourself this question: What effect do you want to achieve: harmonize or highlight?
- If you want to harmonize, you will have to resort to neutral tones with a dominant that corresponds to the undertone of your eyes and your skin. For example, if your eyes are blue, which is a cold tone, and your skin undertone is also cold , taupe or brown colors that are in that range will suit you. On the contrary, if they are green, which is a warm tone, it is better to opt for peach or tile tones that are within the range of warm ones.
- But if what you really want is to highlight the color of your eyes and enhance your look then you have to look for the complementary tone to that of your iris. To find it you need to look at a color wheel and find the color that is on the opposite side. You will see, for example, that the blue one is orange. Many times we make the mistake of putting on makeup in blue tones if our eyes are blue, when in reality this all it does is dilute the strength of our gaze …
And what about brown eyes, the most common color in the Mediterranean breed? As it is a color that is not made up of the primary tones, but rather a hue, we can place it next to the neutral colors so that all the colors of the circle fit well . Almost the same could be said of gray eyes , although it is very difficult that these do not have a dominant towards green or blue.
In addition to your complementary tone, there are other color harmonies that will also suit your look, such as the complementary division, which are the two colors that are right next to your complementary color, or the triad , which are what form an equidistant triangle along with the shade of your eyes.
The famous chromatic circle
Sure you have heard it more than once but this is the famous chromatic wheel. I put it on you so that you can visualize the tones that best suit you and your eye color, but if you want a summary adapted to your look and see a selection of shadow palettes that you can get a lot out of, keep reading this post .
The eyes are the most expressive part of our face, and now that the use of masks is mandatory, it is time to pay more attention than ever to your makeup. To choose your ideal eyeshadow palette, you first have to ask yourself this question: What effect do you want to achieve: harmonize or highlight?
- If you want to harmonize, you will have to resort to neutral tones with a dominant that corresponds to the undertone of your eyes and your skin. For example, if your eyes are blue, which is a cold tone, and your skin undertone is also cold , taupe or brown colors that are in that range will suit you. On the contrary, if they are green, which is a warm tone, it is better to opt for peach or tile tones that are within the range of warm ones.
- But if what you really want is to highlight the color of your eyes and enhance your look then you have to look for the complementary tone to that of your iris. To find it you need to look at a color wheel and find the color that is on the opposite side. You will see, for example, that the blue one is orange. Many times we make the mistake of putting on makeup in blue tones if our eyes are blue, when in reality this all it does is dilute the strength of our gaze …
And what about brown eyes, the most common color in the Mediterranean breed? As it is a color that is not made up of the primary tones, but rather a hue, we can place it next to the neutral colors so that all the colors of the circle fit well . Almost the same could be said of gray eyes , although it is very difficult that these do not have a dominant towards green or blue.
In addition to your complementary tone, there are other color harmonies that will also suit your look, such as the complementary division, which are the two colors that are right next to your complementary color, or the triad , which are what form an equidistant triangle along with the shade of your eyes.
The famous chromatic circle
Sure you have heard it more than once but this is the famous chromatic wheel. I put it on you so that you can visualize the tones that best suit you and your eye color, but if you want a summary adapted to your look and see a selection of shadow palettes that you can get a lot out of, keep reading this post .
If your eyes are blue
If your eyes are blue
To highlight your blue look, nothing like the orange tones that are the ones that will get the most out of it. Within this range, reddish and yellow shadows are also very good for you . Another way to highlight them is with a black smoke, but pulling towards anthracite gray , especially if you have a very light blue, so that it does not look too dark and better take out the cold flashes of your eyes.
Druni
€ 7.99Orange tones mini palette
This Revolution palette is a good buy if you have blue eyes. It is the Mini Choc Orange Palette, and its orange tones as well as golden yellow will highlight your look. It also has several neutral tones ideal for making a transition. All this in a very compact size ideal to carry in your toiletry bag and at a very affordable price.
Lookfantastic
€ 42.95 € 53.45Metallic shadows
With this Holika Holika palette you can add intense orange highlights to your eyes and without fear of being wrong. Use the matte tones and a smudge brush to mark your basin in a soft way and then choose one of the shadows with shimmer for the eyelid . Dab it with your finger and dab for a stunning look.
If you have green eyes …
If you have green eyes …
The complementary shade of green and the one that stands out the most is red . With this I am not telling you to resort to Parcheesi red, but rather to move in its range of nuances that goes from light pink to cherry, also passing through caldera tones, all these tones will suit you very well. Other colors that will also suit you in a fable are those that belong in the chromatic circle to the triad with green, which are purple and orange . A smoked in violets will be spectacular!
Sephora
€ 29.95Huda Beauty Pastel Eyeshadow Palette
The pastel lilac tones are the protagonists of this palette that will undoubtedly highlight the green tone of your iris. We love textures, especially metallic tones that will give an almost unreal shine to your eyes. Dare with vibrant colors!
Lookfantastic
€ 39.95 € 49.95Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette
If you are looking for a palette of reddish tones, without a doubt this one from Urban Decay is one of the most complete. Its creamy tones have a great quality and blend very easily. The only precaution you have to take when you apply makeup in reddish tones is not to use these shades flush with the eyelashes as they can give you a sickly appearance, always blend in this area a neutral brownish tone that makes a softer and more flattering transition.
Pixi
€ 16.95 € 20.95Pixi x Heart Defender Palette
In this palette you will find red and lilac tones with powerful pigmentation along with other more neutral and soft ones for a super cool makeup if your eyes are green. Very good buy!
For brown eyes …
For brown eyes …
If this is your eye color, you are lucky because you can use any eye shadow to highlight your look , although all browns are not the same, of course …
- If your iris has greenish flashes, a good idea is to use khaki green tones to enhance them.
- If, on the other hand, you have a very light honey brown, you should avoid yellow and ocher tones as they will give you a sickly appearance. In general, smoky makeup in neutral tones with a touch of striking color on the mobile eyelid will be a makeup that will suit you very well.
- If your iris is very dark, avoid smoky ones in deep black as it will sink your gaze.
Sephora
€ 13.95Sephora Collection Palette
Handy and versatile, this small palette also includes transition and shine shadows, a primer to unify the tone of your eyelid before applying the shadows. The coloring of the Gleaming Stone Palette is inspired by the tones of gemstones resulting in vibrant and bright tones.
Druni
€ 12.95Rude Tokyo Palette
A very complete palette in which you find neutral tones along with other matte in bright tones and shadows with metallic sparkles to give a touch of intense color to your eyes. Ideal to make a smoked in brown or lilac tones , adding a flattering metallic touch in the tear.
Lookfantastic
€ 8.45 € 10.45Sleek's I-Divine Palette
If you want a palette of neutral tones valid for any eye color, this is a very good option. Its range, which goes from light vanilla to dark brown, allows you to make a complete look for both day and night makeup. Very simple and easy to use.
Don't miss this video of Ratolina where he tells you 4 tricks to discover what your undertone is.
