Beauty

Use the color wheel to your advantage.

A striking color or the way youplace eyeliner on the waterline, above the lid, etc.

can define your eyes in so many different ways, so picking the right liner is key.

There are so many beauty products on the market, that it can be hard to choose which color eyeliner …

But how to choose?

You should first and foremost always just do whatever makes you feel good.

(There are no real rules in beauty after all.)

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Thats wherecolor theorycomes into play.

The primary colors yellow, blue, and red come with complementary shades.

This then becomes your easy guide to picking the best color eyeliner for your eyes.

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But this doesnt mean its a strict rule to abide by.

Opposites attract, addsSHEN Beautymakeup artistSamson Smith.

Go for cool colors like purple or teal.

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Warm browns and burgundy.

With all that in mind, Smith and Blair broke down whicheyeliner colorsare best for every eye shades.

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Dark brown eyes are the most versatile, says Smith.

Blair agrees with Smith and says anything goes when it comes to brown eyes.

Even the most subtle hint of color can make a brown eye stand out.

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Warm purple shades likeUrban Decays 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Rockstarperfectly complements greenish hazel eyes.

It also creates a waterproof film thatwont smudgeand its fine brush tip is ideal for creatingprecise lines.

I always tell people with yellowish amber eyes to go strictly purple or super dark, says Smith.

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Anything contrasting will make the lightness of the eyes really pop.

Amber colored eyes will pop with a dash of violet or plum swept around them, adds Blair.

It also has a nice matte finish that will last for up to 24 hours.

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But reds with a tint of brown are especially complementary to blue eyes.

This one fromHaus Labsis a really pretty terracotta shade that comes in a nice matte finish.

Blair agrees with Smith and adds that earthy toned liners pair nicely with blue eyes.

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[They] always look bluer when you use warmer earthy tones, Blair says.

The subtle nuance of warm and orange-y tones in the pencil is the perfect complement to a blue eye.

Green looks ethereal and unreal when surrounded by purple…so grab that eggplant liner and go H.A.M.

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This burgundy color fromMake Up For Everis highly pigmented, so the color payoff is pretty great.

It glides on easily and has long-staying power.

What more can you want from a liner?

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This liner fromCharlotte Tilburyis deep berry brown that you could build up for intense color.

Smith suggests opting for a classic shade, like an ink-black.

A great option: thePermaGel Eyeliner Pencilfrom Pat McGrath.

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This article was originally published onOct.