EWG Skin Deep® | L.A. COLORS Gel Eyeliner, Brown Rating (2024)

FAQs

Should brunettes wear black or brown eyeliner? ›

For those with darker skin tones , brown eyeliner can be a great choice as it complements the warm undertones of the skin and can create a more natural and seamless look . However , this does not mean that black eyeliner is not suitable for darker skin tones .

Your eye color can play a significant role in determining which eyeliner shade will look best on you: Blue Eyes: Brown eyeliner can enhance the blue tones in your eyes, making them pop. Brown Eyes: Brown eyes are versatile and can pull off both shades beautifully.

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Looks great on anyone

Unlike brown tones, which tend to pop more on lighter eyes and skin tones, anyone can use black eyeliner to amp up their look. "Pretty much anyone with any eye color can wear black liner—it's up to preference," says Giglio.

Warm brown eyeliner shades complement cool eye colors and cool toned dark brown shades look great on brown eyes. Consider brown eyeliner especially if you have lighter colored eyes like blue or grey and find that black eyeliner can look harsh.

There's nothing like a flash of blue eyeliner to make your brown eyes pop! Looking to colour theory, the warm tones that make brown eyes so endearing are perfectly contrasted by the cool tones that blue eyeliner has an abundance of.

As we age, our eyelashes tend to thin out, and dark black eyeliner can accentuate this. Instead, opt for a lighter shade of eyeliner, such as a deep brown and charcoal gray, OR more fun shades like plum or sapphire blue. These shades will still define your eyes without overwhelming them.

Light or reddish-brown eyeliner can bring out new dimensions in brown eyes. Try black eyeliner if you want to add more drama for an evening look. You can also change things up with gray, silver or purple eyeliner tones.

According to colour theory, you'll need an orange-based shade to perfectly contrast your blue eyes. Charlotte suggests adding a copper shade to your eye makeup look – by finding a hue that's a perfect opposite to your eye colour, you can make your blue eyes appear bluer and even more mesmerizing!

It's going to depend on how well your lids and eyeliner play together. If your lids have lots of folds, a pencil or gel may be a better bet than liquid. If you deal with sweaty or oily lids, a gel may help you out best. With any eyeliner, using a primer will help give you that all-day staying power.

Why does gel eyeliner smudge? ›

One of the main reasons your eyeliner smudges is because of oil—whether it's natural oil from your skin or from your moisturizer. Start your makeup routine with a clean face, and if you want to apply moisturizer around your eyes, use a product that is lightweight to reduce the risk of your eyeliner smearing later on.

Applying eyeliner can sometimes make someone look older. One common mistake when applying eyeliner is others tend to create broad lines. Broad eyeliner appears heavy on the face and makes the eyes look smaller. Try drawing thinner lines instead, for a more light and subtle effect on the eyes.

Makeup artist Lindsay Kastuk adds that you can use “any color” on the upper lid that is not black if your goal is to look younger, and that it's important to opt for something “less harsh” than black. She notes to find a product that is “still in the natural color palette,” such as “a gray, brown or navy blue.”

Pinks, red and bronzes all work beautifully as ideal blush shades for brunettes. Red brings a depth and richness to a brunettes' look, pink brings a sweet, romantic feel and bronze (when lightly applied) looks natural and sunkissed. The best makeup shades for you will depend on your skintone and hair colour.

Brown hair and brown eyes are generally a winning combo.

Brown compliments warm undertones beautifully. It creates a softer and more natural look compared to black making it suitable for everyday wear or for those who prefer a subtle enhancement to their eyes.

Brown eyeliner is a great alternative to black for a softer and more natural look. It works well for everyday wear and is perfect for those who want a more subtle definition to their eyes. Brown eyeliner is especially flattering for blue and green eyes, as it can bring out the warmth in these eye colors.