Kayla Young
If there’s one cosmetic staple that most women can’t seem to do without, it’s mascara. Why is that?
Mascara enhances the eyes by darkening, lengthening, and volumizing lashes. It makes eyes look bigger and brighter and draws more attention to them.
But it turns out it’s not just a vanity thing: It’s hard-wired into our DNA, as it is with every other species on our planet, to search out our optimal ‘mate’, (whether or not we are conscious of it).
In this article, we are going to look at what color mascara for blue eyes… as well as brown, green, hazel, and grey eyes, is the most suited to each.
The emphasis on making eyes look bigger is about a lot more than just looking good. Granted, you’re probably not thinking about evolutionary fitness while you’re swiping a mascara wand across your lashes, but there are primordial forces at work here!
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How Do You Know What Color Mascara To Use?
The right color mascara for you will not only depend on your eye color but also your skin tone. It will also depend on if you are going for a more natural look, want to glam it up, or be playful.
Now black and brown are obviously the colors of choice if you are going for a more natural look. But black and brown are not the only colors available.
If you are looking to try a different color of mascara, at the end of the day you can wear whatever you want as long as it makes you happy.
But there are some colors that will be more suited to you than others. We will get into that in a bit more detail below.
Black or Brown Mascara: The Basics
This is where your skin tone will be a big determining factor, if you are looking to choose between black and brown mascara.
Black Mascara
Regardless of eye color and skin tone, anyone can pull off black mascara. If you prefer not to wear a colored mascara, black is always a good choice.
However, if you have a fair complexion and blue, light grey, or green eyes, black mascara can sometimes seem a little harsh for everyday wear for some people. If you have light skin and light eyes, opt for a thinner, lengthening formula, rather than a volumizing formula if you’re going with black.
If you have light skin and light eyes, opt for a thinner, lengthening formula, rather than a volumizing formula if you’re going with black.
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara in black, is a perfect choice. It lengthens, separates and defines lashes without clumping or looking too heavy. Fortified with shea butter and keratin for super soft lashes, it’s fragrance-free and safe for sensitive eyes.
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If you have a darker complexion and dark eyes, choose black over brown mascara. You can also get away with going with the extra volume without it looking unnatural.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara in black, is just the ticket, as it adds volume and leaves you with feathery, long lashes without clumping or flaking.
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Brown Mascara
If you have fair skin and hair and light eyes, “barely there” is a good way to describe your lashes, and you’re going for a more natural look, a rich brown mascara will probably suit you better than black.
If you wear brown mascara, especially in the evening, choose eyeshadow and eyeliner colors that are not darker than your mascara for the optimal effect. See also: Eyeshadow Tips For Blonde Hair And Blue Eyes
For those with olive or medium to dark skin tones and light eyes, like grey, blue, light hazel, or green, a black brown mascara will suit you perfectly.
What’s The Best Color Mascara For My Eyes?
Although black and brown are the most natural-looking colors of mascara, the trend of colored mascara is definitely coming back. But this time around, colored mascaras are available in shades that are made to complement eye colors – a far cry from the horrific clumpy electric blue and neon teal spidery lashes of the 80s.
Colored mascara, as long as you choose the right color for your eyes, can be very effective at making your eyes pop.
What Is The Best Mascara for Blue Eyes?
For those with blue eyes and a medium to dark complexion:
Try a burgundy , purple , violet or even pink mascara.
Odd pairings you might think, but these colors mimic the natural jewel tones of oceanic coral reefs, so these colors will certainly highlight your blue eyes.
And if you’re really looking to shake things up, you can try an orange mascara . Orange is blue’s complementary color, so it will definitely make your blue eyes pop.
For those with blue eyes and fairer skin:
Look more to the darker colors, like burgundy and purple , as lighter violet, pink and orange are more likely to make you look like you’ve either been crying, or that you have an eye infection.
Navy blue mascara , works fantastically well on everyone with blue eyes, regardless of their skin tone.
Colored Mascaras for Various Eye Colors
Colored Mascara for Brown Eyes
If you have brown eyes, lucky you! This means you can pretty much get away with any color you want.
blue mascara is a great color for brown eyes. Blue mascara will not only draw attention to your eyes, but it’ll also brighten the whites of your eyes, toning down any redness to make you look more awake and alert.
If you think blue is a bit much for you, try black mascara on top and blue on the bottom or vice versa.
Pro Tip: If you are going to opt for blue mascara, go for a more neutral lip color so that your eyes take center stage.
Brightly colored lips and eyes will compete with each other. That combo will make you look a bit like a recent graduate of Clown College. No one wants that!
Alternatively, if you want to enhance the warm tones of your brown eyes without being so dramatic, a rich plum or burgundy will look great on you, like Maybelline New York Snapscara Mascara in black cherry, or L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Volume Building Mascara in deep burgundy.
Colored Mascara for Green Eyes
Green eyes will pop with a green mascara , further enhancing the colour.
If you’re looking to make a statement and add a spark of energy to your green eyes, a purple or violet mascara like Purple 4d Silk Fiber Lash Mascara , or hince New Ambience Color Mascara in pink-violet, are both optimal choices.
Because purple is green’s complementary color, these mascaras will frame the eyes and draw attention to them.
Colored Mascara For Hazel Eyes
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Gold mascara may not be ideal for everyday use, but for a special occasion, a gold mascara will highlight hazel eyes by accentuating the natural gold flecks in hazel eyes and making them sparkle.
Colored Mascara For Grey Eyes
Grey eyes often have a combination of grey, blue and green tones to them, and sometimes a bit of yellow.
A few coats of navy mascara navy mascara will enhance the blue tones of gray eyes.
Use a White Lash Primer With Colored Mascara
Colored mascara tends to dry a bit darker on natural lashes than the color advertised.
The best way to get the color you want with all the boldness and intensity is to use a white lash primer, like L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Boosting Conditioning Primer .
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