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    How do I make my eye color stand out?
    Alicia D'Angelo
    Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
    Alicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles.
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    Try sweeping soft, warm neutral brown tones in the crease of your eyes, then press a shimmering green, bronze, or golden tone across your lids for a sexy, sultry look.
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    What is the best eyeliner color for brown eyes?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Dark, cool shades like dark purple and midnight blue are stunning against brown eyes. Green eyeliner can also be very flattering.
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    What colors should I wear to make brown eyes pop?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Warm, dark clothing colors like burgundy, chocolate, and sienna bring out the warmth in brown eyes. You can also emphasize their color with soft contrast using colors like gray, taupe, and even white.
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    Can you lighten your eye color?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Eye color will sometimes lighten over time as people age, but it's not something you should try to do intentionally. Colored contacts are a safe and fun way to experience different eye colors if you want a change.
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    Can you turn dark brown eyes to a lighter brown?
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    While you can't change your eye colour, you can totally enhance them with blues, pale greens, taupes, and purples.
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    My eyes still don't stand out! All my friends have blue or green eyes. I feel too different. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Try a bright colored eyeliner or eyeshadow (around waterline too).
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    What hair color will make my brown eyes pop?
    Annastacia S.
    Community Answer
    I have brown eyes as well. If you want your brown eyes to pop, it helps to have lighter hair, such as blonde or ginger. But you don't have to dye your hair in order to make them pop. You can wear light eye shadow, such as gold, silver, teal, nude, etc., with dark eyeliner. Also, if you put white eyeliner on your lower water line, your eyes will look larger. See what works for you.
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    Can drinking salt water change my eye color?
    Community Answer
    No, salt water doesn't change eye color.
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    Does blue eyeshadow/eyeliner compliment brown eyes?
    Msm_kae07
    Community Answer
    It can, but try to stay away from the teal shades. A true royal blue is what you should be looking for.
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    I really want blue eyes. Is there a safe way to make them blue?
    Community Answer
    Consult an eye doctor about wearing blue contacts.
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    How do I make pink lips?
    Angel OnFire
    Community Answer
    Find a good pink lipstick or lipgloss you like.
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    Are there other ways than eyeshadow and what you wear to make your eyes stand out?
    Community Answer
    Mascara and eyeliner can help a lot, and a combination of the three makes brown eyes appear big and bright. If you can handle wearing contacts, adding different colored lenses can also help.
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    Why do my eyes seem lighter brown closer up, but darker brown farther away? How can I make them look lighter all of the time?
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    It's just because of the way the light is hitting your eyes that they appear different from close up and far away. You cannot really make them look lighter unless you get contacts or wear SUPER DARK eye makeup (not recommended).
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    What does "waterline" mean when referring to the eyes or eyelids?
    Ghuchison
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    If you gently pull your under-eye downward, you will see a pinkish line under your eye that looks quite shiny or watery. This is your waterline.
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    Is there a way I could make my eyes look a tiny bit browner? Mine are a very light hazel.
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    To make your brown eye color pop, wear purple or teal, as these are contrasting colors to brown. Silvers and blues can look beautiful too. You can also try out a brown eyeliner on your waterline to darken the appearance of your eye color.
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    Are there any shades of makeup for really dark brown eyes (almost black)?
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    Purple and blue are great colors for making your brown eyes stand out more. Go for a dark purple or dark blue eyeliner. Use the eyeliner with a little mascara for a subtle look or add eye shadow in gold for a more bold look. Eyeliners in metallic shades like gold or bronze will build a great contrast against the darkness of your eye color, and will make it pop.
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