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This article was co-authored by Alicia D'Angelo. Alicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 294,666 times.

Hazel eyes are a shade between golden, brown, and green. Because of this, hazel eye color is very sensitive to the environment, and can appear to change color depending on the quality of light, the colors you're wearing, or the eye makeup you have on.

Hazel Eyes: How to Make Them Pop

Most people with hazel eyes want to make them look greener, and they can with a few smart makeup and styling choices! Try colored eyeliners, mascaras, and eyeshadows in shades of deep purple, taupe, green, and gold. Similarly, choose a lip color that’s complementary to the eyeshadow, like a berry shade or coral pink.

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Using Makeup to Accentuate Your Eyes

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  1. Step 1 Use a colored eyeliner. 1 Use a colored eyeliner. Although most people tend to stick with a simple black eyeliner, if you have hazel eyes, you can try experimenting with different colors to see what makes your eyes stand out.
    • For example, if you want to bring out the blue in your eyes, try using a deep purple, which will bring out any blue tones you have in your eyes.[1]
    • If you want to bring out the green in your eyes, try using colors such as taupe, brown, green, or gold.[2] [3]
    • Brown eyeliner is also flattering for hazel eyes. Choose a warm color, like chestnut, to highlight cool tones, or a cool color, like silvery cedar, to bring out the gold in your eyes.
  2. Step 2 Try a different shade of mascara. 2 Try a different shade of mascara. As with eyeliner, if you have hazel eyes, you aren’t stuck with black. Try other shades, too! Some mascara comes with flecks of gold, which is a good option for hazel eyes, you can also try lighter browns, or even mascara that has a purple tint.[4] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Experiment with different... 3 Experiment with different color eyeshadow. This can be tricky for people with hazel eyes. Most of the colors that will accentuate you hazel eyes tend to be bolder colors that can end up looking clownish, if you’re not careful. You can use neutral tones, like cream, or taupe, or stick with colors in the purple, blue, green, and gold family.[5]
    • Warm, earthy tones, like green, gold, and shimmering brown, are your best bet.[6]
    • Apply moderately! If you’re using a bright shade, apply it to no more than ⅓ of your upper eyelid.
    • Avoid using too much blue. A bit of blue can accentuate your eyes if they have more blue tones than brown. However, especially if your hazel eyes tend to be more of a greenish-brown, too much blue can overpower them.
  4. Step 4 Choose a lip... 4 Choose a lip color that will accentuate your eyes. Eye makeup isn’t the only method of bringing out the color in your eyes. Choosing a lip color, whether it be lipstick, lip stain, or a gloss, can also help your eyes pop. While you don’t want to overpower your eyes with a very bold lipstick, you can still accentuate them.
    • For example, try choosing colors that are complementary to your eyeshadow. Generally, berry colors (such as coral, pink, or red) offer good, but subtle choices.
    • One example of a bad color pairing would be to choose a very dark berry color for your lips, and then pairing it with a green eyeshadow.
  5. Step 5 Try adding bronzer to your makeup routine. 5 Try adding bronzer to your makeup routine. Most bronzers are made to give you a golden glow, and gold is great for making hazel eyes pop.[7] However, apply in moderation as you don’t want to give yourself a fak- looking orange tint. Simply sweep the bronzer gently over your t-zone. This area includes the skin just above your eyebrows, your nose, and the skin just under your nose, and below your lips.
  6. Step 6 Consider your hair color. 6 Consider your hair color. Hair color plays a big role in accentuating or down-playing our eyes. If you already dye your hair, or are up for trying it, you can try warmer tones, such as red or auburn, or even a more golden shade.
    • If you have a more blue tone to your hazel eyes, you might also be able to work with cooler shades such as a silvery blonde or ash brown.
    • If you are nervous about dying your hair, try using a semi-permanent color that doesn't last as long as permanent color, or you could even try on a wig in the color you are thinking of to get an idea of how it will react with your skin and eye color.
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Accentuating Color through Clothing and Accessories

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  1. Step 1 Avoid clothing that is the same shade as your eyes. 1 Avoid clothing that is the same shade as your eyes. For a person with hazel eyes, this can mean different things. Some people tend to have more greenish-blue eyes, while others have more greenish-brown eyes. Either way, choose a shade that is slightly different than the color of your eyes.
    • For example, a forest green sweater can accentuate the olive green color of your eyes.
  2. Step 2 Use glasses to accentuate your eye color. 2 Use glasses to accentuate your eye color. If you wear glasses, you can choose frames that will accentuate your eye color. To bring out the green in your eyes, try choosing frames that are in the red or purple family, or even dark green frames. To bring out the gold tones, try dark shades of purple or even plum.
  3. Step 3 Choose outfits in neutral colors as well as purple or green. 3 Choose outfits in neutral colors as well as purple or green. Opt for neutral and dusky shades like cream, gray, sand, and dusty pink. Dark purples and greens also look great. For example, an emerald green or royal purple will accentuate your eyes. Typically, it will be best if the article of clothing used to accentuate your eyes is your shirt (or a dress).
  4. Step 4 Accessorize with colors that will bring out the color of your eyes. 4 Accessorize with colors that will bring out the color of your eyes. There are a wide variety of accessories you can use to accentuate your eyes.
    • For example, try a scarf or hat in which is in the purple, green, or gold family. If you wear earrings, you can try the same with that, too.
    • Accessories that are worn closer to your face will play a bigger role than items that aren't. So if you're trying to emphasize your eyes, you should choose earrings, a scarf, or a hat instead of something like a bracelet or your shoes.
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  • Question What colors make up hazel eyes? Laura Martin Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University. Laura Martin Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist Expert Answer Hazel eyes usually contain a mixture of brown, gold, and green pigments but can include small flecks of blue as well. From a distance, they often look light brown or green and they appear to change color in different lighting. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 41
  • Question What color shirt will bring out hazel eyes? Laura Martin Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University. Laura Martin Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist Expert Answer Rich neutrals such as chocolate brown or charcoal provide the perfect backdrop for hazel eyes. Avoid wearing saturated tones like bright red or blue as they will overwhelm your eyes and make them look flat. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 29
  • Question What hair color will bring out my hazel eyes? Laura Martin Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University. Laura Martin Laura Martin Licensed Cosmetologist Expert Answer Brown is one of the best colors for hazel eyes because it provides contrast to all the pigments in the eyes. Gray works similarly but will emphasize the cooler tones like blue and green. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 24
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  • Regardless of your eye color, eyes look best when they are clear and healthy. If your eyes are dry, apply some eye drops to help refresh them, and make sure you get enough sleep so that your eyes will not be red and puffy! Also make sure that you eat a well-balanced diet as this can affect the health of your eyes as well.[8] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • You don’t have to try every makeup and clothing tip at once, or your look may be too bold. For instance, if you opt for a bright lip color, keep your eye makeup simple. Similarly, if you go for dramatic eye makeup, pair it with a neutral lip color. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Keep your skin tone in mind so you can select shades of makeup and clothing that are flattering to both your eyes and skin. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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  • Take care not to overpower your hazel eyes. Use a few bright accents amid neutral colors to let your eyes shine! Thanks Helpful 6 Not Helpful 1
  • When trying to accentuate your eyes, don’t go overboard! For example, don’t wear a dark purple eyeshadow, with a dark purple shirt, and a dark purple hat. While it may accentuate your eyes, it will also be a lot of the same color. Instead, try mixing and matching, like by pairing a golden eyeshadow with a purple shirt and a dark brown hat. Thanks Helpful 7 Not Helpful 2
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  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hxLR44bRc
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hxLR44bRc
  3. ↑ Alicia D'Angelo. Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hxLR44bRc
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hxLR44bRc
  6. ↑ Alicia D'Angelo. Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
  7. ↑ Alicia D'Angelo. Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
  8. ↑ https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/nei-for-kids/healthy-vision-tips

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Alicia D'Angelo Co-authored by: Alicia D'Angelo Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist This article was co-authored by Alicia D'Angelo. Alicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles. This article has been viewed 294,666 times. 3 votes - 93% Co-authors: 17 Updated: December 16, 2024 Views: 294,666 Categories: Eye Makeup | Makeup by Eye Color Article SummaryX

The easiest way to make hazel eyes pop is to wear clothes and accessories that are shades of purple and green, like a dark emerald dress or a purple hat and scarf. Get reading glasses with frames that are a deep shade of purple or green. You can also play up brown eyes with different shades of brown, like chestnut or silvery cedar. For makeup tips on how to make your hazel eyes stand out, like using colored eyeliner, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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