Find the shades that brighten your natural eye color and bring out your glow.

👀 Green & Hazel Eyes Deserve More Attention

If you have green or hazel eyes, you already know your eye color is unique—and a little hard to define. Green eyes are one of the rarest natural eye colors, and hazel eyes are like mood rings, shifting from brown to green to gold depending on the light and what you wear. ✨

The good news? There are eye shadow shades that enhance every dimension of your eye color. In this final post of my 3-part eye color series, we're breaking down what works (and what doesn’t), so you can finally feel confident choosing eye makeup that flatters you, without wasting time or money.

If you missed the first two posts, you can catch up here:
👉 👁️ Best Eyeshadow Shades for Brown & Amber Eyes
👉🔷🩶How to Make Blue & Gray Eyes Pop with the Right Eyeshadow

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🎨 A Quick Look at Color Theory

You don’t have to be an artist to understand the basics of color theory. Here's what it means in plain English:

• Colors that are opposite your eye color on the color wheel will make your eyes pop.

• Colors that are in the same family (think: similar undertones) will create a softer, more blended look.

• Your skin tone and undertone also play a role, but eye color should be your starting point when choosing accent shadow shades.

Using the Color Wheel to select eyeshadow shades for your eye color

💚 Green Eyes – Rare and Full of Depth

Green eyes already have a built-in wow factor, but the right shadow can make them look even more vibrant. Shades of red or purple bring out the natural green and gold flecks in your eyes.

Green-eyed beauties often benefit from contrast—think burgundy next to emerald, or rose gold next to a seafoam green. You want to use shades that brighten the green, not neutralize it.

Here’s what to try:

• 🍷 Burgundy, cranberry, and wine tones

• 💜 Plum, eggplant, and violet

• 🌰 Warm browns with copper or reddish undertones

• 🌸 Mauve and rose gold

• 🧡 Peach and coral

• 🍂 Rust and terracotta

• ✨ Gold or champagne shimmer

• 🌿 Deep olive or moss green for a monochromatic, earthy look

Avoid: Very cool grays or icy blues—they can dull the brightness in green eyes and make them look washed out.

👁 Hazel Eyes – Multifaceted and Unique

Hazel eyes are a gorgeous mix of green, brown, and amber. Because they’re so varied, you can go in multiple directions with your eye makeup—depending on what tones you want to bring forward.

If you want to highlight the green in your hazel eyes, lean into plums, pinks, and deep greens. To bring out the golden or brown tones, try warm neutrals, copper, and rich browns.

Here’s what to try:

• 💚 Olive, khaki, and forest green

• 🍁 Burnt orange, terracotta, and copper

• 🌸 Dusty rose, mauve, and pink

• 🌰 Warm golden browns and bronze

• 🍇 Burgundy and wine shades

• ✨ Soft gold or champagne shimmer

• 🟤 Deep chocolate or espresso tones

• 🍑 Peach and clay for soft, everyday warmth

Avoid: Very pale pastels or icy tones—they tend to look flat on hazel eyes and don’t offer enough contrast to highlight their complexity.

💄 Product Picks for Green & Hazel Eyes

Eyeshadow Palettes for Green Eyes

👉 Tarte Tartelette in Bloom – A perfect mix of mauves, warm browns, and subtle shimmer (and one of my personal favorite palettes).
👉 Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions (Medium) – Plum and copper tones bring out the richness in green eyes.
👉 Charlotte Tilbury Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends - Digital Lilac – 9 playful pops of purple.
👉 Natasha Denona Retro Glam eye Palette – Combines greens, pinks, and neutral nudes with a variety of finishes, in a collection of all-new shades.

Don't be afraid to play with shades of green to showcase your green eyes! 💝

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Eyeshadow Palettes for Hazel Eyes

👉 Urban Decay Naked Reloaded – Neutrals with hints of rose and bronze that flatter shifting hazel tones.
👉 Milani Gilded Luster Light – Velvety mattes & stunning shimmers in bold burgundy, rich golds, and soft mauves.
👉 Bare Minerals MINERALIST Talc-Free Eyeshadow Palette - Heathered – cool mauve, lilac, and violet shades in matte, satin, and metallic finishes.
👉 Charlotte's Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends - Emerald Effect – Gold, green, and brown shades & tones with multidimensional finish.

Milani Gilded Luster Light

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📚 Missed a Post? Catch Up Below:

💛 Best Eyeshadow Shades for Brown & Amber Eyes
💙 How to Make Blue & Gray Eyes Pop with the Right Eyeshadow

👀 Final Thoughts: Trust Your Eyes

Green and hazel eyes are rare, beautiful, and worth celebrating. Whether you want to go bold with burgundy or keep it soft with dusty pink, the key is intentional color—using shades that work with your eye color instead of against it.

And remember, color theory is a tool, not a rule. The best eyeshadow is the one that makes you feel confident, radiant, and seen. 💋

Let your eyes shine—you’ve got the tools now!

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