When it comes to eye makeup, too many of us end up stuck in a rut. Reaching for the neutral tones feels safe and reliable — but it can also mean missing out on a whole world of color. Incorporating shades of the rainbow into your eye makeup can be difficult to get the hang of, but the payoff is absolutely worth it.
Still feeling unsure? Never fear. We've collated a whole host of colorful under-eye makeup looks that are simple and undeniably effective. If you're wanting to up your eye makeup game and add some brightness to your life, look no farther.
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Teal under eye
Contrasting two shades on the upper and lower lash line can create a fun clashing look. Pair a pale pink lid with a smudged out teal lower lash line for a soft, pastel effect. A golden highlight on the inner corner can help open up the eye too.
Contrasting two shades on the upper and lower lash line can create a fun clashing look. Pair a pale pink lid with a smudged out teal lower lash line for a soft, pastel effect. A golden highlight on the inner corner can help open up the eye too.
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Green under eye
To spice up a black cat eye, consider adding a bold shade underneath. After you've created your graphic black line, take a shimmery chartreuse shadow on a flat brush. Smudge it along the lower lash line, then wing it upwards to meet the black liner.
To spice up a black cat eye, consider adding a bold shade underneath. After you've created your graphic black line, take a shimmery chartreuse shadow on a flat brush. Smudge it along the lower lash line, then wing it upwards to meet the black liner.
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Purple under eye
For a more dramatic, gothic look, a deep purple can be a perfect choice. Smudging it into the lower lash line can create a smoky effect while still being bold and colorful. Highlight the inner corner with a shimmer pale pink the brighten up the look.
For a more dramatic, gothic look, a deep purple can be a perfect choice. Smudging it into the lower lash line can create a smoky effect while still being bold and colorful. Highlight the inner corner with a shimmer pale pink the brighten up the look.
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Silver glitter under eye
If in doubt, add glitter. Pair a soft black liner look with a graphic slice of silver under the lower lashes. Apply using an angled brush to keep it as precise as possible.
If in doubt, add glitter. Pair a soft black liner look with a graphic slice of silver under the lower lashes. Apply using an angled brush to keep it as precise as possible.
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Gold glitter under eye
If you love a neutral look, gold can be an ideal way to incorporate a touch of boldness. Pair a matte warm brown eye shadow with a shimmery gold along your lower lash line. Take the gold into the inner corner to make your eyes look wider and more awake.
If you love a neutral look, gold can be an ideal way to incorporate a touch of boldness. Pair a matte warm brown eye shadow with a shimmery gold along your lower lash line. Take the gold into the inner corner to make your eyes look wider and more awake.
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Blue under eye
To add a hint of color to a traditional cat eye, go for navy blue. It looks deep and smoky but is way more interesting than the classic black. Apply with a flat brush, then blend for a grungy, smudgy finish.
To add a hint of color to a traditional cat eye, go for navy blue. It looks deep and smoky but is way more interesting than the classic black. Apply with a flat brush, then blend for a grungy, smudgy finish.
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Pink under eye
A pastel pink can provide a surprisingly cute contrast to a black winged liner look. Smudge it into the lower lash line, and bring it right into the inner corner. Make sure you apply a white kohl pencil in the waterline, as this ensures your eyes look brighter and more awake.
A pastel pink can provide a surprisingly cute contrast to a black winged liner look. Smudge it into the lower lash line, and bring it right into the inner corner. Make sure you apply a white kohl pencil in the waterline, as this ensures your eyes look brighter and more awake.
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