I like putting colorful shades on my lid and surrounding it with a brown color whenever I want to tone down a bright look that I want to wear during the daytime and into the night. As many of you know by now, I get inspiration for my makeup colors most oftentimes with what clothes I’m wearing. You can catch a glimpse of one of the rose prints on the dress I’m wearing that gave me the color scheme for this makeup look in the full face pictures below.
EYES
- MAC Paint Pot in “Soft Ochre” (entire lid)
- MAC Pro E/S in “Bright Sunshine” (inner corner and tear duct)
- MAC Pro E/S in “Kelly” (center lid; blend where it meets Bright Sunshine)
- MAC E/S in “Saddle” (outer lid and blend along crease)
- MAC E/S in “Romp” (outer V; blend along crease on top of Saddle)
- MAC E/S in “Ricepaper” (highlight)
- Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in “Black Ink” (upper lash line; wing out the ends)
- MAC Prep + Prime Lash (top and bottom lashes)
- MAC Plush Lash Mascara (top and bottom lashes)
CHEEKS
- Benefit Bronzing Powder in “Hoola” (contour)
- MAC Sheertone Blush in “Blushbaby” (on apples of cheeks)
LIPS
- MAC Limited Edition Dazzle L/S in “Infused with Glam”
What eye color to put on with green brownish eyes but purple does not look good. And, good cleasner and powder for oily skin?
Hi Karen,
To bring out the green in your eyes, the best color to use is green’s complementary color, red. However, I usually avoid red eye shadows (some people are allergic to it, among other reasons) — so instead, eyeshadows with red mixed in it works well (for example, pink/pale lavendar for the daytime; violet/burgandy/maroon for nighttime). But since you don’t like purple, try browns, greens, and golds.
In terms of your skin, oil-free makeup and water-based moisturizers help prevent shine, but when you clean your skin use an oil-based cleanser (and don’t overwash your skin). Mineral powder foundation works well for those with very oily skin, since the oil helps absorb the powder.