How to Choose an Eye Shadow Color

• Set 1 Shop for shades that complement your skin and eye color. Look for colors that softly contrast with the shade of your eyes - not colors that match them exactly.
  


• Step 2
  Choose simple, natural shades. If you opt for bright or trendy colors, be careful; they can look unnatural unless balanced with other suitable tones, and may go out of style as fast as they came in.
  


• Step 3
  Buy colors that blend well together. You want your eyes to attract the attention, not any marked lines caused by your shadow.
  


• Step 4
  Keep in mind that dark colors will minimize your eyes, while light shades will make them stand out.
  


• Step 5
  Consider soft browns and tans with sandy or pink undertones for blue eyes.
  


• Step 6
  Wear khaki and brown shades with yellow undertones for green eyes.
  


• Step 7
  Accent dark brown and black eyes with brown and charcoal shadows.
  


• Step 8
  Experiment. Head to a department store's cosmetic counter and have your eyes made up by a professional. Ask for color combinations that could work for day and evening.

Your eyes are the windows to your soul. Make them come alive with a touch of shadow on the lids. Don't choose a color just because you like it, choose colors that go well with your skin tone and on special occasions you can match your eyeshadow with your clothes.