How to Select the Right Eyeshadow
Perhaps you've consulted the color wheel to decide on the décor and palette for your home, but have you ever thought about your colors when it comes to eyeshadow?
Sure, it's just one element in your daily makeup routine, but by understanding the basics of the color wheel, you can quickly update your look and be that much more adept at selecting shades that complement your features best. You can stray from the safety of taupe without worrying that an experiment in color will leave you looking like a clown!
Professional color analysis
You've probably heard people refer to the "right" blue, but what does this really mean? "In order to determine the 'right' color, you must understand if you have warm, yellow undertones or cool, pink undertones," explains Jaclyn Peresetsky, clinical esthetician, micropigmentation specialist, color expert, and president of Skin Perfect Clinic.
A professional color analysis can help you determine the shades that are exactly right for your complexion. Always consult a credible company whose staff have had formal training, Peresetsky advises. She also recommends asking about credentials before scheduling an appointment.
During a color analysis, "You should expect the color analyst to drape you with various fabrics in full spectrum lighting and a neutral grey background. You should also be draped in neutral grey to get the most accurate analysis," Peresetsky says. Avoid applying sunless tanner or getting a tan within one of your analysis so that your skin is its natural shade. "If done correctly, the process should take approximately 30 minutes and you'll know the best shades for your makeup, clothing and hair colors that will change your life!"
Do-it-yourself color analysis
Want to figure out your most complementary eye shadow shades at home? It's actually a simple process. "In order for your eyes to truly pop, determine your eye color on the color wheel, then go directly across on the color wheel to uncover the perfect and complementary eye shadow color," says Peresetsky. Here's how eye color and corresponding shadows pan out:
- Blue eyes: Oranges, coppers, golds
- Brown eyes: Browns, bronzes, greens
- Green eyes: Purples, pinks, reds
- Hazel eyes: Warm tones, bronzes, greens
- Gray eyes: Grays, cool tones, browns
Now that you know the general range of eye shadow colors that are best for you, to determine the most complementary shade of shadow for your skin tone Peresetsky recommends marking two or three shadows on your inner wrist and comparing them. "Remember, it's not what you're most attracted to but what harmonizes with your skin tone that will make you look your best. You should always be wearing the color; not the color wearing you!"
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