Eyeshadow Color for Dark Brown Eyes? Try Olive.

Do you have trouble finding the right eye makeup colors for your eyes? 

Whether you shop drug stores or high end department stores, makeup brands always try to but never really oblige to an individual's eye color.

Being Asian, I have dark brown eyes. They are not brown. They are not light brown. They are almost black. It has been a challenge finding a suitable eyeshadow color for eyes as dark as mine.

Last year, I stumbled upon an olive- and green-toned E.L.F eyeshadow duo. The colors looked so earthy, I wondered if they would be good eyeshadow colors for someone with dark brown eyes like mine?

A pretty pair -- E.L.F eyeshadow in olive and green

This eye palette cost around $2 - so affordable, right?

This E.L.F eyeshadow palette contained rich pigmentation. I especially liked the olive color.

E.L.F eyeshadow swatches

The olive and green colors looked very nice on the skin.

In all honesty, the olive and green eyeshadow pleasantly surprised me. The colors blended well and looked subtle and becoming.


Here's an eye makeup how to with my E.L.F eyeshadow duo:

Step 1

Use an eye makeup brush, apply olive eyeshadow to your lids.

Keep it below the crease lines.

An eye makeup brush is great for application.

Here's a tip: Dab shadow on in small, steady motions. Don't just sweep across the lids.

Step 2

Apply green eyeshadow to just the outer corner of your crease line. 

Blend green and olive eyeshadows.

Remember to blend well. Don't go into the brow bone.

Step 3

Using a blending brush, apply cream-colored eyeshadow to the brow bone.

Using another E.L.F eyeshadow here.

To highlight, a blending brush is a must.

Apply highlighter in circular motion gives the best results.

Step 4

Curl lashes and add mascara.

Done.

Subtle olive and green - great for day.

Keep the rest of the face muted so that focus is on your eyes.

Do you like olive eyeshadow?

What are your favorite eyeshadow colors for brown eyes?