Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow can add a natural or dramatic look to the eye. Choosing a complementary eye shadow can allow your eyes to pop and sparkle. There are some fairly simple rules for eyeshadow including the less the better. You should not just base your eyeshadow around the color of clothing that you are wearing, but your actual eye color. Here you will find some simple rules about how to make your eyes shine.
If you have brown eyes you can get away with most eyeshadow colors. Brown eyes look great with pink and taupe shades which can create a subtle hint of color. Shades of green and blue can also help to add contrast against brown eyes. Shimmers help to add interest and reflective shine. Green and hazel eyes look beautiful with a variety of different colors as well. Brown, taupe and other earth-tones help to give a natural understated look. If you are looking for something that will let your eyes take the spotlight, think of purples. Green eyes look fantastic with purple shades including violets and plums. For an evening look try a smoky look using greys and silver. If you have blue eyes you can get away pinks and purples. Earth-tones work well on blue eyes too, but stay away from greens which will detract from your blue eyes. Silvers and greys look very complementary with blue eyes and can be played up for an evening out.
It should be fun when it comes to playing up your eyes, but just apply a few general rules to avoid a makeup disaster. You should not wear a heavy eyeshadow look with full lips. This is too much and detracts from your beauty rather than adding to it. A few gentle glides of eyeshadow also looks more flattering than piling on the product, so remember that a couple of sweeps of shadow may be all you need. You also want to refrain from wearing bright eyeshadow that does not coordinate with your outfit. Powder eyeshadow are very common with their easy to apply and long-wearing benefits. Revlon Colorstay 16 Hour Eye Shadow comes in a beautiful quad great for creating a layered look. It retails for under $15 at most drugstores CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows are also featured in a wide variety of colors. Cream shadows are becoming increasingly popular because they allow for longer wear and easier blending. Almay Intense I-Color Liquid Shadow + Color Primer is a great liquid shadow that goes on easily and lasts all day. It retails for under $15 and even provides color tips on its website depending on what color of eyes you have.
Once you have your eyeshadow applied you can let your eyes take the focus.