Brown Eyeshadow
Brown Eyeshadow is a very natural color - but it can also be very dramatic.
BROWN EYESHADOW
Most women use brown eyeshadow just to color their eye creases and not as a main eyeshadow palette. For those who don’t want to be the center of attention in a gathering or celebration, brown eyeshadow is the most suitable color to use. But it doesn’t mean that brown eyeshadow is boring, lackluster, or dull. There are many great tips and techniques on how you can explore the many hues of the brown eyeshadow to create a look that would be perfect for either a natural or dramatic style.
Base the kind of brown eyeshadow you will buy on the exact tone and finish that you are expecting when you wear it on your skin. A frosty or shimmering brown eyeshadow is the perfect complement for light reflective eye makeup. Metallic brown eyeshadow is also another great shade to choose. There are brown shades that have specks of glitter to add more glamour to your overall look. You can avoid looking too neutral or too plain if you choose vibrant and rich looking brown eyeshadow. The color is usually highly pigmented to give you that sultry look you are aiming for.
Prep your eye lids before putting any shade of brown eyeshadow. Use a primer from your lash line to the brow bone. Apply it carefully and wait until it has been completely absorbed by your skin. Your brown eyeshadow will last longer and will stay put if you apply a primer and a base first. It will also help to resist any crease and to maintain the intensity of the brown all throughout the day.
A small and stiff angled eyeshadow brush should be used when applying brown eyeshadow. This will give a finer, smoother finish. Or, you can opt for a small eyeshadow brush with a flat head for a more dramatic look. If you’re aiming for a more intense brown, this would do the trick: before swirling your brush to the brown eyeshadow, dip its tip in a drop of clean water. Use a fluffy brush to apply the brown eyeshadow and you will have the hottest smokey eyes ever.
Apply a creamy black eye liner into the lash lines’ base so the shape of your eyes will be instantly noticed. Your top lash lines are the only ones that should be applied with the black eye liner. Start at the outer corners of the lash lines’ bottom. You can make your eyes larger by not applying any eye liner in the middle part and inner corners of your lash lines. You can also smudge some black eye liner into your lower lash lines if you want a more dramatic effect. Use an eyeshadow brush or a cotton swab to smoothen the edges.
A sheer highlighter can be used to finish it all up. Dab it carefully on your brow bones. Put some also on the inner corners of your eyes for a flawless finish. Brown eyeshadow, if used properly, can add that sophistication and drama to your over all eye makeup.
The perfect brown eyeshadow products for brown eyes
1. MAC Espresso. It is a matte finish brown eyeshadow palette that is perfect for women with brown eyes. It is very versatile because you can use it as an eye liner or a shadow. You can also use it as brow filler. During daytime, apply this brown eyeshadow palette in the crease. In the evening, use a wet or damp liner brush and just add more of this brown eyeshadow to give you that bold dramatic finish.
2. Almay Intense i-Color Play Up the Brown. It is a combination of luxurious amethyst as well as brown eyeshadow palettes. It is especially formulated for women with brown eyes and it is very affordable.
