Which eye pencil color suits me best?

The right shade of eye pencil—or any eye makeup—can make your eyes sparkle and complete your entire look. But how do you know which color suits you best? While we definitely encourage you to experiment and get creative, we also want to offer some helpful tips to find the ideal eye pencil, eyeshadow, or eyeliner color.

Look deep into your eyes.

Wow, you didn’t see this one coming. When choosing eye makeup, you naturally start with your eye color... but there's more to it than that. There's a well-thought-out theory behind matching your eye color with the ideal eye pencil shade. Some colors contrast beautifully with your eyes, while others create harmony. A few examples will make this clear right away.

Blue & grey eyes: Blue and grey eyes contrast beautifully with red and orange tones. Warm colors like gold, orange, and red-brown undertones will intensify your eye color. On the other hand, cool shades with blue, pink, and purple undertones create a more harmonious look.

Brown eyes: Brown eyes have the versatility to pull off a wide range of colors. Depending on whether your undertone is warm or cool, you can choose to either contrast or harmonize with various shades.

Green eyes: Green contrasts beautifully with purple and red, making these colors really make green eyes pop. For a more harmonious look, opt for shades from yellow to blue-green, such as taupe, khaki, brown, and green.

Easy peasy color guide

Blue & grey eyes

contrast: bamboo, everest, gingerbread

harmony: rosé please, grapevine, cinnamon

Brown eyes

contrast: roasted chestnut, pine, bamboo 

harmony: champagne, chestnut, polar glow

Green eyes

contrast: rosé please, polar glow, grapevine 

harmony: everest, mistletoe, roasted chestnut

Your skin tone also matters

Once you've chosen some colors based on your eye color, you can further refine your selection by considering your skin tone.

  • Light Skin: Light skin tones often look stunning with cooler shades like taupe and light purple. These colors are subtle and provide soft definition.

  • Medium Skin: For skin that falls between light and dark, warm tones like copper, bronze, and chocolate brown are ideal. These shades complement the warm undertones of your skin, creating a harmonious look.

  • Dark Skin: Dark skin tones can experiment with both rich, deep colors and bright, vibrant shades. For a radiant look, try aubergine or green.

Easy peasy with our innovative formula

The occasion you're getting ready for can also influence the direction of your makeup. For those who like a bit of guidance, we've provided some examples for your eye makeup below. But remember: you decide what you like, regardless of what others do. Say goodbye to your comfort zone!

  • Everyday look: For a subtle, everyday look, neutral tones like brown, taupe, and grey are perfect. They add the right amount of dynamism without being too eye-catching.
  • Evening look: For a night out, your makeup can be a bit bolder. Dark shades like black, deep blue, and purple create a dramatic effect and make your eyes stand out.
  • Party time: For festive occasions, experiment with shimmering or metallic colors like gold, silver, or bronze. These shades add extra sparkle to your eyes.

There’s an easy peasy eye pencil for every eye and skin tone.

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