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Brown eyeliner for blue eyes?

33 replies

SaltyLemons · 19/01/2023 08:32

I need a softer look than my usual black so thought I'd try brown. Looking for a kohl pencil ideally, cool toned. Would so appreciate any tips!

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Tigresses · 19/01/2023 16:54

Don’t have a recommendation but have recently switched to dark brown mascara instead of black and I think it’s much more flattering to eye colour and my skin

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/01/2023 17:05

Avon glimmer sticks,they're on Amazon too, grey is also a good alternative.

yousmellnice · 19/01/2023 17:05

Victoria Beckham liners are nice

WhereAreWeNow · 19/01/2023 18:10

I like dark brown for my blue eyes. I rate Bourjois eyeliners. Rimmel are good too.
I find a slightly purple/aubergine brown is flattering.

SecretVictoria · 19/01/2023 18:19

Victoria Beckham ones are nice like a pp said. I have ‘cocoa’, the shipping is ridiculously expensive though and the courier is Evri. I had to go to Resolver to actually get mine delivered.

pamplemoussed · 19/01/2023 18:27

I recommend Mac - Teddy. I also use brown mascara. I quite like navy too! Black makes me look scary.

theatrical · 19/01/2023 18:29

Yes navy is nice. Plum or aubergine for an evening look goes nicely with blue eyes.

I only use black eyeliner on the upper waterline - semi tight lining I suppose that might be.

theatrical · 19/01/2023 18:30

I didn't mean to say aubergine Blush

scintilla87 · 19/01/2023 18:36

Not kohl but Charlotte Tilbury feline flick in brown is great, and yes to those who say brown mascara.

Lemonella · 19/01/2023 18:37

Yes to an aubergine colour instead of brown.

ChocoMarmalade · 19/01/2023 18:40

KIKO intense colour long lasting eye liner brown no. 14 is great for blue eyes.

Also, Charlotte Tilbury eye colour magic liner duo in copper charge also makes blue eyes really pop.

SnarkyBag · 19/01/2023 18:43

I switch to an olive colour eyeliner. It’s an NYX kohl from boots and I also use a brown mascara now. A much softer look for me.

harrysbeard · 19/01/2023 18:44

Stila
Best I have found for tightlining in particular

Findyourneutralspace · 19/01/2023 18:46

I much prefer brown eyeliner, or grey, aubergine or olive. The only colour I don’t like is black. It’s too severe.

LadyEloise1 · 19/01/2023 18:51

Another recommendation for Mac Teddy.

KirstenBlest · 19/01/2023 19:50

Brown is softer. Bronze is good too.

LadyOfTheCanyon · 19/01/2023 20:28

Bronze looks great with blue eyes on the principle that orange and blue are opposites on the colour wheel so set each other off well.

ReedRite · 19/01/2023 20:35

I like urban decay 24/7 pencil in whiskey. It’s a coolish brown, so doesn’t make my eyes look red and sore, which the more orangey ones can.

TheHauntedPencilCase · 19/01/2023 20:39

I use avon glimmersticks and I struggle to find anything that works as well for me. I use brown but khaki and blue also work well. Plum and grey didn't suit me but my skin is really pale and plum seems to make my eyes look red. Interested by what people say about brown mascara, I don't like it but I might give it another go as it was 10 years since I last tried it and I think my colouring has changed

Eastereggsboxedupready · 19/01/2023 20:48

Rimmel brown eyeliner with Rimmel black /brown mascara.

PAFMO · 19/01/2023 20:50

I use the Glimmerstix mentioned above and also Clinique Quickliner which is brilliant- there's a grey-blue (looks really blue in the pics, but isn't) a browny-purple called aubergine. Both really flattering.

SaltyLemons · 19/01/2023 20:55

Thanks all, I honestly don't know which to choose! Great suggestions, cheers

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cheesypeas123 · 19/01/2023 21:30

Another vote for MAC teddy also coffee for a non shimmery eyeliner. Clinique quickliner in smoky brown is a cool greyish brown. All look good on my blue eyes and have used for years!

SaltyLemons · 20/01/2023 10:24

ChocoMarmalade · 19/01/2023 18:40

KIKO intense colour long lasting eye liner brown no. 14 is great for blue eyes.

Also, Charlotte Tilbury eye colour magic liner duo in copper charge also makes blue eyes really pop.

Do you mean no 4 @ChocoMarmalade? 14 looks like it's blue :-)

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ChocoMarmalade · 20/01/2023 10:30

@SaltyLemons - in the KIKO range I have no's 12 - 14 which are all shades of brown with 14 being a cool mid-brown with a slight shimmer. I have thrown away the box so only have what it says on the pencil - it's the twisty up pencil type with a smudger on the end.