But standing in front of rows and rows of eyeshadow palettes at the beauty store can feel overwhelming. With so many options, it’s hard to know which shades will actually make your eyes stand out.

The good news is that certain colors naturally bring out the beautiful tones in hazel eyes. When you choose the right shades and combinations, your eyes instantly look brighter, more defined, and more captivating.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best eyeshadows for hazel eyes, along with simple tips to help you choose colors that make your eyes pop while still feeling effortless and wearable.

FAQs

• What is the best eyeshadows for hazel eyes? If you want your green eyes to pop, then wear colors that are opposite of green on the color wheel. Purples, bronzes, golds, and even oranges look great with green eyes!
• What eyeshadow colors should you avoid with hazel eyes? If you have green eyes, try to avoid colors that are close to green on the color wheel like blues.
• How do you build a custom eyeshadow palette? Go to the Palette Builder and add whatever eyeshadow shades you want in your compact! Say goodbye to wasting money on shades you don’t want…curate your compact the perfect colors for your eyes! Learn more about how to build your custom eyeshadow palette.

Complementary Colors

Let’s take it back to elementary school, shall we? In art class, we learned about the color wheel. Colors across from each other on the color wheel are called complementary colors. That means that they pair well together. So, if you have hazel eyes, (either brownish or greenish) the complementary color to green is purple. When searching for eyeshadows that will help those hazel eyes pop, you want to reach for purples, bronzes, golds, and even oranges. Those colors will pair well with your hazel eyes. Good neutral colors for your eyes would be browns or grays. Seint is my all-time favorite makeup line. They have the best eyeshadow colors too! They’re eyeshadows are super pigmented, are a powder but almost go on creamy, and they last fooooorever! Any of these shades will look fabulous with blue eyes:

You can find these eyeshadow shades here:

• Bend and Snap
• Valencia
• Bright Eyes
• London
• Rigoletto
• As If
• Lullaby
• Ginger
• You Complete Me
• Blondie
• Gilded
• Gigi
• Crush
• Stardust
• Leo
• Gold Digger
• Amethyst
• As You Wish
• Kin

I know it can be really tricky knowing how the colors look on skin versus the screen! Check out these Seint eyeshadow swatches so you can see what they really look like!

Custom Eyeshadow Palette

Did you know that you can create a custom eyeshadow palette?! Have you ever bought a prebuilt eyeshadow palette at the store and you end up using just a few of the colors? It’s so frustrating when some of the colors go untouched!! It’s such a waste of money.

But not anymore! You can build your own eyeshadow palette! Pick exactly what shades you want and when you’ve finished the shade, you pop the tin out and just replace the one that you want! It saves so much money and you get exactly what you want. It’s a win win!

Eyeshadow Color Palette Ideas

But looking at that list of eyeshadows can still be pretty overwhelming, right?! Like, what colors will even look great together?? A great rule of thumb is to pick 1 light color, 2 medium colors, and 1 darker color. That way you can mix and match the colors to achieve different looks.

And don’t forget! It’s a must to have a great eyeshadow brush if you want a great eyeshadow application! The Eyeshadow Brush and the Smudge Brush are great ones to start with!

You can use any of these eyeshadow techniques in the Seint eyeshadow tutorials below with your favorite color combos!

Check out these other blog posts for eyeshadow tips:

• Eyeshadows for Blue Eyes That Bring Out Your Natural Glow
• How to Use Eyeshadow to Make Your Brown Eyes Sparkle
• Envy-Worthy Hues: Choosing the Best Eyeshadows for Your Gorgeous Green Eyes
• Eyeshadow Tips for Deep Set Hooded Eyes
• Everyday Natural Eyeshadow Look

The right eyeshadow shades can make a huge difference in how your eyes stand out. By choosing colors that complement the natural green, gold, and brown tones in hazel eyes, you can create looks that are both flattering and easy to wear.

Remember, makeup isn’t about following strict rules…it’s about enhancing what you already have and feeling confident in your own skin. The best eyeshadows for hazel eyes are the ones that make you feel radiant and help your natural beauty shine.

Play with different shades, experiment with combinations, and most importantly, have fun with it. Sometimes the smallest pop of color can make your eyes the most beautiful feature in the room.

A great makeup application starts with great skincare! It’s never too late to invest in great skincare products that will help you have healthy, happy, and glow skin! Click the button below to know what skincare products are best for your skin type and skin concerns. You deserve to look and feel beautiful in your skin!

Here are some other blog posts you might enjoy:

• All About Seint Makeup
• Effortlessly Beautiful: At Home Lash Lift and Tinting Made Easy
• How to Get Smooth Skin: Best Exfoliator for Face
• Best Way to Conceal Dark Circles Under Eyes – With Tutorial
• Winter Wonderland Eyes: Soft Smokey Eye Makeup Looks for Women Over 40
• Dermaplaning — Why More Women Are Shaving Their Faces
• Is F59 Corrective Face Serum Worth The Hype? What You Need to Know about Dupes!

About the Author

JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!

*This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase an item featured in this post, I get a small portion from the sale. Thank you! It does not affect you at all.

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With the warm summer months upon us, that not only means a change in seasons but a change in your look. Change is good. It brings new life to your routine, daily grind, everyday living. Summer will probably mean more late nights and lazy mornings, playing with friends, lake or beach days, backyard BBQs, getaways, and get togethers. And with all of those things, you want to look your best! Here are 5 summer makeup tips for long lasting looks that will help you look beautiful!

5 Summer Makeup Tips

• Use Sunscreen as Your Moisturizer and Primer
• Less is More!
• Wear the Right Makeup Colors
• Set Your Makeup
• Reapply Sunscreen Properly

Use Sunscreen as Your Moisturizer and Primer

With the warm summer heat and humidity, it’s best to stick with one layer instead of two or three before you put your makeup on. Sunscreen can act as a moisturizer and primer so there’s no need to use all the layers.

Here are some great sunscreen options:

Elta Md

Tula

Coola

Neutragena Clear Face

Hueguard

Supergoop (Re) Setting Spray

Paula’s Choice

Supergoop Glow Screen

Less is More!

For summer makeup, think less is more! Only wear makeup that you need to. If you have dark circles, blemishes, or hyperpigmentation, then focus on concealing those with Demi Correctors. It’s amazing how little makeup you really need to look put together.

Here’s what you need for a barely there/beach makeup look:

• Bronzer
• Demi Correctors
• Illuminator
• Lip + cheek
• Mascara

Wear the Right Makeup Colors

Wearing the right makeup shades is crucial to a great makeup look! When you wear either too light or too dark of colors, it will pull away from your skin and won’t be very flattering! Not sure what colors of makeup look best on you?? Here are a few ways to know what makeup colors to wear:

• Color Match Quiz: This is a quick way to get a general idea of what colors will look great on you. It takes just a few minutes!
• Color Match Guide: If you want to decide yourself, you can look through the Color Match Guide to see what shades you think will look great on you.
• Color Match Survey: This is a great way to get personally color matched by me! I will analyze your coloring and recommend the right products that will look the best on you.
• Pre-built Collections: Make it super easy and buy a pre-built makeup palette with colors that all look great together. Just find your shade by looking at the images and choose the closest match.

Set Your Makeup

That heat and humidity will be your enemy in the summer months! It’s key to set your makeup with either a Setting Spray or a powder. Here are some great options:

Seint Stay Setting Spray

NYX Matte Finish

Coola Setting Spray

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

Hydro Grip Setting Spray

All Nighter Setting Spray

Vanilla Dust Setting Powder

Coty Airspun Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Makeup Forever Loose Powder

Reapply Sunscreen Properly

Sunscreen only lasts so long before you have to reapply for more protection. If you reapply lotion, it will mess up your makeup. Instead, opt for using a spray or mineral powder. It works much better and will help your makeup last all day!

Should You Wear Makeup in the Summer?

This is a matter of preference. I personally prefer to wear makeup all year round. Even just wearing mascara and lip gloss will help you look more put together than looking like you just rolled out of bed.

What is the Makeup Trend this Year for Summer?

Makeup trends are a fun way to play around with color and products. If trends scare you, just try one or two out. Here are some trends you can try:

• Blush!
• Bold lips (especially red)
• Long lashes
• Metallics
• Add shine with illuminator
• Cat eye/winged liner

Why Should You Not Wear Heavy Makeup in the Summer?

The more makeup you wear in the summer, the more greasy and oily and cakey you’ll look and feel. That heat can be brutal in those summer months so it’s best to wear less if you don’t want to be a melting mess.

Summer Eyeshadow Shades

These eyeshadow colors are all fresh and fun for a soft summery look. Simply apply just one shade or layer with multiple colors to get a great look. You can’t go wrong with any of these colors on any eye color or skin type. You’ll look beautiful and up to date for the summer season!

Lullaby

Pup

Cupcake

Bend and Snap

Mama

Crush

Bright Eyes

Valencia

Stardust

Rome

On Wednesdays

Mi Hija

Summer Blush Shades

The best way to freshen up your makeup look is to switch up your lip and cheek color. Super simple, super cheap. Do you normally stick with a safe blush shade? Why not go bold and try out a bright pink? A little goes a long way so you only have to add a bit of color to give your cheeks the perfect amount of color. Use that same color for those luscious lips of yours. And you instantly have a fresh summery look. You’re welcome.

Tropicana

Petal

Hollywood

Summer Love

Cindy

Dahlia

Bronzer

Do you want that tanned summer look, but don’t have the time to sit by the pool or want the sun exposure that comes with the look? Have no fear! With cream bronzer you are sure to look like a golden goddess this summer. And the perfect way to apply that bronzer is with the most perfect Bronzer + Blush Brush. Save by buying them as a bundle!

Hopefully those products and 5 Summer Makeup Tips for Long Lasting Looks will help you look and feel beautiful all summer long!

Here are other blogposts you might enjoy:

How to Color Match Yourself with Seint Makeup

Simple Beach Makeup that Won’t Rub Off

5 Minute Makeup for Women Over 40

Contour Tips and Tricks

Eyeshadow Tips for Hooded Eyes

*This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase an item featured in this post, I get a small portion from the sale. Thank you! It does not affect you at all.

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Eyeshadows that will Make Green Eyes Pop

Isn’t it frustrating going to the beauty store and seeing shelves and shelves of eyeshadow colors and you just have no idea where to even start?! What shades will look great with your eyes? What color combos should you buy?? Don’t worry girl! I feel you!! Makeup shopping can be overwhelming. But by getting back to the basics, it will become easier for you. Really, any woman can wear any color and rock it. As long as you feel confident, you do you! But, there are some colors that will bring out your beautiful eyes. So here are the best eyeshadows that will make green eyes pop!

Complementary Colors

Let’s take it back to elementary school, shall we? In art class, we learned about the color wheel. Colors across from each other on the color wheel are called complementary colors. That means that they pair well together. So, if you have green eyes, the complementary color to green is red. So, when searching for eyeshadows that will help those green eyes pop, you want to reach for purples, pinks, oranges, bronzes, golds. Those colors will pair well with your green eyes.

Seint is our all-time favorite makeup line. They have the best eyeshadow colors too! Their eyeshadows are super pigmented, are a powder but almost go on creamy, and they last fooooorever! Any of these shades will look fabulous with green eyes:

Eyeshadow Color Palette Ideas for Green Eyes

But looking at that list of eyeshadows can still be pretty overwhelming, right?! Like, what colors will even look great together?? A great rule of thumb is to pick 1 light color, 2 medium colors, and 1 darker color. That way you can mix and match the colors to achieve different looks.

Remember, if you feel confident in a color, then own it! But these colors will help your beautiful green eyes stand out! They will bring out the best in your eyes and really help you shine. If you want help picking out custom colors for your eyes, I would love to help! Just send us a selfie HERE and I would be happy to recommend the best colors for your beautiful eyes!

If you have blue eyes, click HERE to read about what colors will look great on you!

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The Best Beauty Gift Ideas for the Graduate

It’s that time of year! Your graduate has been hard at work for years for this day….graduation! Whether she’s graduating from middle school, high school, college, trade school, medical school, or something in between, she has worked hard for this day! And she deserves a gift that will pamper her after all of her sacrifices. Here are the best beauty gift ideas for the graduate that she is sure to love!

Beauty Gift Ideas

Give her something that she wouldn’t spend her own money on. Give her something that will make her feel and look great. Give her something that will pamper her!

1. Tres Leches– This is the best skin care system for any woman! The cleanser, toner, and moisturizer is the best of the best and will make her skin feeling and looking so great! Let her start the new chapter in her life with healthy skin.
2. Bella Bronzer Bundle– Give her a natural sun-kissed glow with this bronzer and brush bundle.
3. Makeup Brush Collection– Every woman needs good tools to help her look great and these makeup brushes are the best quality and will apply her makeup just right! And they will last for years!! It’s such a great investment.
4. Lip & Cheek Collection– This lip and cheek collection is perfect for adding some color as her blush or lip color. She can mix or match and experiment with what colors she likes best.
5. Illuminator Bundle– Give her a beautiful glow with this illuminator bundle!
6. Hair Straightener- A high quality hair straighten is sure to melt her heart! Every girl wants great hair tools and this one is awesome!
7. Facial Cleansing Device- This device is perfect for cleaning her skin extra well! She will love the exfoliation and deep cleanse it will give.
8. Travel Blow Dryer- Your graduate may be planning some fun traveling excursions after her big day and she’ll need this as she explores!
9. Eyelash Curler- She is sure to swoon over this rose gold beauty tool to help her lashes look extra feminine!
10. Powder Bundle– Nobody likes too m much shine and since she won’t be sweating over tests anymore, this powder bundle is perfect to keep that shine at bay!

These are just a few simple gift ideas that she will love. Make it easy on yourself this year as you shop for your graduate and pick something that she will love because it will make her look & feel great! Picking something that you can use over and over will be your best investment and help her feel beautiful!

Want to buy something for Mother’s Day? Check out a great gift guide HERE!

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The Best Makeup for Dark Skin

Are you a woman with darker skin? Have you heard about highlighting and contouring and just laughed out loud because there’s no beauty product out there that will match your skin perfectly?? It’s frustrating right?! But we got you! Fret no longer because we have the best makeup for dark skin and we will tell you all about it! Sharing is caring, and we care!

Highlights

First off, highlight is the Maskcara term for the foundation color of your skin. You may have had a hard time in the past trying to find a foundation color that matched your skin just right. Well, Maskcara has some great options for you! Goddess, Papaya, Cinnamon, Mirage, Muse, and Icon are going to be your best friends!!

Contours

You may think it’s impossible to contour on already dark skin. Think again! Maskcara has the best contour colors to shade, shadow, and define your beautiful face! And what’s even better is that the contour can double as eyeliner or lip liner or brow filler! You can’t get better than that! You will love Shadow, Indigo, and Cola!

Lip & Cheeks

Have you had a hard time finding a blush color that gives you a nice flush to your face? Look no further! There are some great options that will add a nice color to your cheeks! Ruby, Sandstone, Scarlet, or Black Cherry are oh so pretty! And they can also be used as lip colors! Win win!

Illuminators

Adding a nice glow to your already beautiful face is always a good thing! And you can add that perfect glow with these great illuminators! Rose Gold and Glow are so perfect!

Before & Afters Using Maskcara Makeup

Here is some proof that these colors look great on dark skin! This makeup looks so beautiful on any face and we’re sure you’ll love it!

This lovely makeover was done by @maskcaranmuscles. These are the colors she used:

• Highlights: Goddess & Cinnamon
• Contour: Cola
• Blush: Scarlet
• Illuminator: Glow
• Lips: Scarlet & Plum

This beautiful makeover was done by CLT Maskcara Beauty with Blakeley Shea. She used these colors on her:

• Highlights: Cinnamon & Goddess
• Contour: Indigo
• Blush: Black Cherry
• Lips: Black Cherry
• Brows: Cola

This gorgeous gal’s makeup was done by @Melcmakeupartist. She used these colors on her:

• Highlights: Cinnamon & Papaya
• Blush: Black Cherry
• Illuminator: Glow
• Lips: Black Cherry

With these highlights, contours, blushes, and illuminators, you are sure to enhance that natural beauty! What are you waiting for?? Shop HERE!

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The Correct Way to Do a Maskcara Color Match

So you’ve heard of Maskcara and you want to learn more! You’ve looked at the makeup and really want some. Like really want it. But you’re not quite sure how to choose what colors will work best on your beautiful skin! Don’t worry girl, we got you! We will show you the correct way to do a Maskcara Color Match so we can best help you pick the right colors for you!

Take the Maskcara Color Match Quiz!

We appreciate the convenience of shopping online. We all have busy lives and it’s hard to get to a party or to someone’s home to get an in-person color match. So, we have created a Color Match Quiz that you can take in the convenience of your home! All you have to do is click HERE and take the quick quiz.

Now, this quiz is not completely fool proof. It’s designed to help you determine if you have a warm, cool, or neutral skin tone. Maskcara contour colors look better with different skin tones and this quiz will help you figure that out. But, after taking the quiz, if you still feel confused or need a little help, we can help you! You just need to snap a selfie of your beautiful face and send it our way!

Take a Selfie the Right Way!

Taking a selfie sounds simple, right?? Wrong! You would be surprised at how many selfies we get that just aren’t the right lighting so it makes it really tough to get the right color match. But if you follow these steps, it’s easy peasy and accurate.

• Remove your makeup (you can leave your eye makeup on, but you need to be foundation and blush free)
• During daytime, find a window in your home.
• Stand facing the window.
• Now take a few steps back.
• Snap a selfie!

You want to have natural lighting, but not direct lighting. By facing an open window and taking a few steps back, this will allow a nice natural light to be on your face. And this will help us see your natural skin color so we can properly color match you!

Example of a good color match picture!

How to place yourself for a selfie:

Email Us to Color Match!

Now, take that pretty selfie and email us HERE! We will do our best to color match you from your picture. The really great thing about Maskcara Beauty is that they have an amazing return policy! So if you get your colors wrong or you’re just not loving how the colors are looking on you, you can return or exchange within 30 days. All you have to do is pay a minimal return shipping fee.

If you have questions about blush colors or eyeshadow colors, we’re also happy to help! We love handpicking colors that will complement your beauty. We are on call to give you any beauty advice that you need. All you have to do is email us and ask away!

Shop!

Once you choose your Maskcara colors, you can shop HERE! The website is easy to navigate and you can plop products in your cart to your heart’s content! Shipping is always free so shop as often as you want! And you can get free compacts when you order a certain amount of singles. You can read about that HERE!

Now, what are you waiting for??! Get out there and take our quiz and send us a selfie. We want to help you enhance your beauty and we’re ready when you are!

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All About Maskcara Eyeshadow

Maskcara Beauty is first and foremost known for its amazing iiid foundation. Highlight and contouring is a game changer in the beauty department. And we absolutely love the highlight, contour, blush, and illuminator singles. They’re superb. But another product we also love is Maskcara eyeshadow! With colors of all different shades and hues and shimmer and matte finishes, you are bound to find something that you love!

Shimmer Eyeshadows

These shimmer shadows are not an annoying, little girl shimmer. They’re a nice elegant shimmer that really brings out your beautiful eyes.

• Stardust
• Sabrina
• Rome
• Crush
• Gilded
• Bright Eyes
• On Wednesdays
• Emerald City
• Finn
• Bend and Snap
• Kin
• Stay Golden (all proceeds go to a foster care foundation)
• Mi Hija (all proceeds go to a foster care foundation)

Matte Eyeshadows

If you have mature skin, shimmer shadows may not be your thing. Luckily, there are plenty of matte eyeshadows to choose from too! No matter your age or eye color, these matte eyeshadows are sure to look great on you!

• Cupcake
• Pup
• Mama
• London
• Oak
• Bubba
• Basic
• Bird
• Valencia
• Lullaby
• Zion
• Trust
• Coco
• Salem
• Cole
• Midnight
• Amethyst

Maskcara Eyeshadow Combinations

The great thing about Maskcara eyeshadow is that there is a ton to choose from! And most colors look great on most women! But it can be overwhelming trying to pick the right colors for yourself. So, we’ve taken out the guesswork and have put together some simple eyeshadow palettes for you! If you want drama, we got you. If you want every day wear, we got you too. You’re bound to like one of these palettes! You’re welcome

There are even glitter eyeshadows and cream eyeshadows too!

The options are endless with Maskcara eyeshadow! We love that we can put our faves in a compact and customize to our liking. What are you waiting for?! Go check them out and put a palette together for yourself!

Want to learn more about Maskcara compacts? Click HERE!

Want to shop Maskcara Eyeshadows? Click HERE!

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Maskcara Cream Foundation

There’s debate about what kind of foundation is best for a women’s beautiful face. Powder or cream?? Well, Maskcara cream foundation is pretty darn amazing. Once you try it, you will want to convert to the cream lovers’ side and never look back! But what’s so amazing about this cream foundation? Be prepared for a whole lotta made up words and adjectives…

Maskcara Cream Foundation is Blend-able

Maskcara cream foundation is blend-able! Because it is a cream formula, it is easy to smear and blend on your face. You can simply apply the product to your face with your favorite brush and it will blend like a champ. You can use your brush or sponge to blend the makeup out with perfection.

Maskcara Cream Foundation is Wipeable

Maskcara cream foundation is wipeable. Once you apply the product, you can easily wipe any product off that you want to correct. Did you put too much on? Put it in the wrong place? No worries! Simply take a makeup remover wipe and wipe it off and start again. Easy peasy.

Maskcara Cream Foundation is Smudge-able

Maskcara cream foundation is smudge-able. You can dab, smear, wipe, smudge that cream foundation to your heart’s content! Have a bad blemish? Have no fear! Simply smudge on some highlight and cover that baby up.

Maskcara Cream Foundation is Foolproof-able

This cream foundation is foolproof-able. Does the HAC process have you intimidated? Highlight and contouring can seem a bit daunting. But with the cream foundation, it is foolproof-able! You can start, stop, re-do, and practice until you feel like you have it just right. It’s so easy that anyone can do it! The cream foundation is so forgiving. Seriously.

Do we have you convinced yet? The biggest problem with  cream foundation is making sure you have the right colors. Because if you don’t, then your makeup won’t blend as well. So if you have questions or need help troubleshooting or picking your colors, email us so we can help! We want you to fall in love with this makeup just like we have!

Want to know the Best of Maskcara?? Click HERE!

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