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What colour eyeliner for brown eyes?

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Ponymagic · 11/02/2016 18:06

Gah! Have been wearing a nice blue Chantecaille waterproof eyeliner and love it but they've discontinued the blue. I have a choice of black, a mauve/purple, grey or brown. Scared of the purple tbh so which will I try? Sticking to,this brand as it's the one and only eyeliner I have found which stays put and doesn't smudge.

Thanks!

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chelsbells · 11/02/2016 18:33

I use grey! Had a makeup trial and they suggested grey to be the nicest match - looks lovely against brown eyes!

Ponymagic · 11/02/2016 18:35

Thanks chelsbels - grey is what I was leaning towards so you've sealed it!

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Petal02 · 11/02/2016 18:38

Definitely grey!

Petal02 · 11/02/2016 18:40

I was always surprised that brown eye liner doesn't work with brown eyes, but it makes me look tired.

LettuceLaughton · 11/02/2016 18:43

Purple really does look fab but go fir the grey if you'd not dare.

Greengardenpixie · 11/02/2016 18:47

I was always surprised that brown eye liner doesn't work with brown eyes, but it makes me look tired.

I have hazel eyes and brown is awful!!! Grey is the colour of choice. Blue looks nice and brings out the colour in my eyes but feel its a bit garish sometimes at my age. Grey is softer. Green is also good for me. You could also try that? Purple is a no no for my colouring. Makes my eyes look bloodshot!!!

Ponymagic · 11/02/2016 19:14

Thanks all ... definitely ordering grey!

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astronomy · 11/02/2016 19:38

love nars \link{http://www.temptalia.com/images/summer2010/nars_eyepencils007.jpg\kaliste}

Kennington · 11/02/2016 20:12

Oh is brown awful on hazel? - I wear that a lot, or very dark green
Will try grey too now!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 11/02/2016 20:43

I hazel/brown eyes.
I love Barry M metallics but they don't last long.

Purple is my favourite, it brings out the colour .
Dark grey
Navy
Bronze
Silver
A Body Shop teal (didn't think I'd like it but it looks amazing on my eyes)
Green
I have a grey Avon one that is Blush over 20 year old

Werksallhourz · 11/02/2016 20:45

I wear purple. It makes hazel eyes look quite extraordinary.

Ponymagic · 11/02/2016 22:11

Oooh that Nars colour looks pretty good. Grey ordered - can't wait til it comes! Okay, I have hooded lids and apply to my lower lash line ... Space NK lady did a full line and smudged it when I bought the blue. I've been going half way along recently. What will open my eyes up more - maybe the lower line is too 80's but if I do upper it just replicates on my eyelid iyswim. Any advice ladies? Really need to update my look!

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Bluecheese22 · 12/02/2016 10:58

I wear purple or khaki, stila ones are the best I've found.

rebecca631 · 12/02/2016 14:12

I vote purple/muave. It really adds an extra spark.

Kennington · 12/02/2016 15:31

Right purple and grey and bronze it is, thanks!

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