How to Apply Eye Shadow for Green Eyes:

Green Eyes

         Either born with green eyes or have contact lenses to draw attention to your eyes, having green eyes is a blessing. This is because green eyes, or cat eyes, can make you look stunning. The trick is  to play up your green eyes in a way that it is flattering to both, your face and your overall personality. Women gifted with green eyes always have to be careful not to underdo or overdo their makeup.

Primer and Base:
First off, wash your face well with a mild face wash and pat dry. After this, apply a good quality primer. This primer should be applied from the lash line all the way along the to the eyebrow bone. Next, it is very important to apply foundation as well as powder. This will ensure that the eye shadow "sticks" to your eyes and stays on longer.  As for myself, I do not use a primer I just place a little bit of conclear on my eye lids and works just as good. Once the primer, foundation and powder are settled in, you can start applying an eyeshadow base color; like white, beige, peach or champagne, etc. This base also needs to be applied from the lash line till right underneath your eyebrows.

Choosing the correct eyeshadow:
Not al eye shadow colors go along with green eyes. Shades such as violet and lavender, mixed with reddish or pink hues suit women with green eyes the best. This is because these shades in particular help bring out the natural yellow, golden tint in green eyes. Another way to feature such eyes is to use purple eye shadow, layered with shades of brown or bronze. This color combination draws attention to the blush tinge in green eyes. Eye shadow coors do not stop there- you can also use gold, peach, deep green, copper, medium pink and apricot. Eyeliners in brown, golden brown, deep purple, steel gray or black can make your eyes stand out more. Apart from this, your eye shadow should also match your skin tone. Experts might suggest that experimenting with dramatic colors such as amber, neon shades and jade, but to stay away from yellow hues; such as, lemon and mustrad, as thes make your green eyws appear dull. Another thumb rule is to never excatly match your eye color with the eye shadow. Instead, contrast with a different lighter color. A smoky look goes well with green eyes, and so does brown eye shadow. However, while applying such shades, be catious because if your eyes are more hazel than green then a brown eye shadow would make your eyes look deep-set. On the other hand, women with green eyes can never go wrong with applying shades of gold, copper and bronze. Remember, makeup for green eyes can never be restricted to any one color as it would either heavily contrats with the greenness of your eyes or make them look incredibly dull. The trick is to layer your eye makeup in a way that your eyes come across as striking.

Applying Eyeshadow:
You need to begin by encircling your whole eye socket with a very mild shade of your chosen color, be it purple or plum. You can even apply color around your lashes for a more dramatic effect. This can be easily done by using any good quality eye shadow brush. To add a seamless, layered look for your green eyes, you can use a special eye shadow crease brush that helps you blend a darker shade of your eye shadow into the outer corner of your upper eyelids. While in your inner corners of the eye you can use a slightly lighter shade of the same eye shadow. This contrast is bound to draw attention to your eyebrow arches. To further give shape to your eyes, you can apply some creamy eyeliner into your lash lines. This exercise is known to give structure and definition to the eye shape, again working to bring out the emerald green in your eyes. If you don't want to draw attention from your eye makeup, then you can choose a neutral shade such as black or brown. Such neutral colors also work to make your eyelashes thicker and close set. However, there is no hard and fast rule as to what needs to be applied where, and the best way to find out what suits your green eyes is to experiment.

Tips and Tricks:
Ensure that your eyebrows are plucked and well arched so that anybody looking at your face is captured by the well-defined green eyes staring back at them. If you have very thin eyebrows, then it is best to use a brow-pencil to fill them in. The idea here is that your eyebrows should frame your eyes in a flattering way, and also compliment them. Second, while doing eye makeup, always use a primer and base before applying eye shadow. This ensures that your eye makeup stays in place longer and reflects well on your face. It is also a good idea to use eyeliner and mascara, as these cosmetics all work to bring out your green eyes. Also, keep a cotton bud handy to remove extra eye shadow. Dusting a little waterproof translucent powder on your eyes helps ensure that your makeup stays in place no matter how hot or wet it gets. Since eyes are very sensitive, you need to ensure that all the cosmetics you use this on a particular zone of good quality and are dabbed on lightly, rather than rubbed on.