From Chocolate to Royal Blue to Burgundy—8 Surprising Eyeshadows That Enhance Brown Eyes

      It is often said that eyes are the windows to the soul, which makes it my responsibility as a beauty editor to show you how to showcase yours. While other makeup elements hold their significance, they tend to be less “exciting” to experiment with—foundation serves as a basic necessity, blush options are limited, and concealer acts as a blank slate. In contrast, the possibilities for eye makeup are much broader (especially for brown eyes!), rendering them among the most thrilling features to enhance. If you're fortunate to have brown eyes, you can explore a variety of eye shadow shades that highlight the hues in your irises. “I personally adore a warm-toned brown eyeshadow look for brown eyes,” states celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “Warm shades bring out the gold, honey, and copper tones often found in brown eyes, truly making them shine.” From deep burgundies that accentuate mocha tones to olive greens that enhance honey hues, we’ve discovered a wealth of shades, palettes, and eye shadow sticks designed to make brown eyes stand out. Continue reading for eight eye shadows, endorsed by makeup artists and editors alike, that will elevate your makeup game.

      ### The Best Eye Shadows for Brown Eyes, At a Glance

      **Best Overall:** Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Original

      **Best Warm:** Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette

      **Best Neutral:** Hung Vanngo Beauty Color Story Eyeshadow Palette in New Neutral

      **Best Colorful:** Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe in Navy Noir

      **Best Drugstore:** Maybelline Shadow Blocks Eyeshadow Palette in West 4th and Perry St

      **Best Overall:** Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Original

      #### Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Original

      **Pros:** Variety of everyday shades, pigmented, easy to blend

      **Cons:** None that come to mind

      **Shades:** 12 | **Formula:** Powder | **Finish:** Matte

      When the Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette first launched in October 2020, it raised the bar for all other palettes. “This eyeshadow palette has everything and more for those with brown eyes,” says professional makeup artist Natalie Dresher. With twelve warm-toned shades ranging from light to deep, this palette is designed to complement all eye and skin tones—but its earthy tones truly shine on chocolate eyes. “The warm hues in this palette have me hooked, and I end up using it on 90% of my brown-eyed clients,” Dresher adds.

      **Customer review:** "I've never in my 46 years used a more blendable eyeshadow formula. I achieved a look that normally takes me 10 minutes in just 3. It’s like the eyeshadow knows exactly where it should go. It’s THAT incredible."

      #### Best Warm: Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette

      **Pros:** Highly pigmented, flattering range of shades, various finishes and formulas

      **Cons:** A bit on the pricey side, some users noted fallout

      **Shades:** 12 | **Formula:** Cream, powder | **Finish:** Matte, metallic

      Spickard endorses the Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette for its collection of warm shades that “suit all skin tones.” Like the Makeup By Mario palette, this high-end compact features a selection of shades inspired by skin tones that work universally for all eye colors—but it offers a wider range of finishes and textures to suit your preferences. The palette consists of two covered cream shadows to prevent powder pigments from mixing inside, four warm neutrals in matte finishes, and six shimmer pigments that vary between metallics and subtle sparkles. Consider this the glamorous counterpart to Mario’s everyday palette.

      **Customer review:** "The quality is excellent, as you'd expect for the price, and it’s absolutely worth it. Very easy to blend. The shimmer/metallic shades look stunning when applied with a finger or a brush. Love the versatility."

      #### Best Neutral: Hung Vanngo Beauty Color Story Eyeshadow Palette in New Neutral

      **Pros:** Multiple finishes, easy to blend, strong pigmentation

      **Cons:** Fewer shade options compared to the first two selections

      **Shades:** 8 | **Formula:** Powder | **Finish:** Matte, satin, metallic

      If you're uncertain about whether you prefer warm or cool-toned eyeshadows (both Dresher and Spickard suggest that cool tones can be suitable depending on skin tone and personal taste), this palette is worth exploring. Esteemed celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo launched his makeup brand this year, and given his extensive experience with diverse skin tones and eye colors, we can assume this palette is the ultimate choice for universally flattering shades. It features eight “true neutral” shades (not overly warm or cool), making it suitable for subtle, natural glam or bold evening looks. These hues blend perfectly with brown eye colors,