This old school trick is about seeing which hue sits opposite your eye color to make the iris pop.

You can also use a color wheel to help find the right shade for your eye color. Plus, neutral shades are foolproof and look great on anyone. Not sure where to start? 'Browns and beiges are easier to learn with instead of jumping head first into bold colors that might take practice blending together seamlessly,' Sheriff says. We asked the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab pros, editors, and celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff (who's done carpet-ready makeup for Rihanna and Alicia Keys) for their personal tips and recommended eyeshadow palettes, from high-end brands to top-rated drugstore finds with shades that you'll actually use. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to properly apply eyeshadow: You've got the power to unleash your inner makeup artist right at the tips of your makeup brush. From plum, to emerald, to bronze, these are the best palettes, creams, and liquids for dark skin.The beauty of eyeshadow palettes is the ability to create various looks from one compact of colors in a range or matte, satin and metallic finishes. To help make your search a tad easier, we've rounded up the top 10 brown-girl friendly eyeshadows. You’ll want to find hues that either melt right in or make your brown skin pop. If it has a white, ashy or gray tint, ditch it.

If you’re still unsure, swipe the color on your skin. On the other hand, Garnes says she recommends avoiding frosted or day-glo colors that can leave dark skin looking dry or ashy. If you forget which shades fall in the 'warm' family, think of a sunset. “Since dark skin is so rich, try bold colors like gold, copper, tangerine and bronze,” says celebrity makeup artist Renee Garnes.

The secret is really in the undertones.ĭark skin tones can have a variety of undertones, but they really make a difference when it comes to finding the perfect makeup. Even though it seems like all shades are completely universal, the truth is that some weren’t made with melanin-rich skin in mind. For dark skin tones, finding the perfect eyeshadow can be, well, challenging.

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