The Single Best Eyeliner Shade for Every Eye Color

Try a contrasting shade like copper (which also happens to be trending right now). The warm undertones pick up the gold flecks in your eyes, giving you an instant brightening effect.

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These babies are extremely rare and are typically multi-tonal (which is why they can look bluer or grayer depending on outside factors like the lighting or what you’re wearing). Lining your eyes in the aforementioned copper will draw out more blue tones, while a steely charcoal will accentuate the gray ones.

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Like gray, hazel eyes often shift shades depending on their surrounding environment. A deep brown liner will frame your peepers while bringing the golden flecks around your irises forward so that they almost sparkle.

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Fun tip: Green and red sit opposite each other on the color wheel. So a liner with reddish undertones (like plum) will provide a nice contrast and boost brightness.

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A deep blue or navy looks especially striking against darker eyes without looking too severe. But when you’re ready to make a major statement, try a bright cobalt instead.

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