The Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Brown Eyes

Your eyes are unique to you, and they're the feature that best helps you light up every room you enter. But while blue eyes seem to get all the attention, brown eyes are just as beautiful and worth showing off—and we can't think of a better way to do that than with the ideal eyeshadow.

Playing with color can help you highlight all the best parts of your brown eyes, and we've collected a few of the best eyeshadow palettes to help you do just that. Unlike blue eyes, which can look washed out or dull with the wrong color applied, brown eyes are a brilliant canvas to be played with in terms of color. Based on the ideas of color theory and how certain colors bring out others when placed together, here are a few that we can't get enough of for all the brown-eyed beauties out there.

This Amazing Amethyst Palette: $14

Purples and blues may seem like they're hard to pair with your everyday makeup look, but this palette from ColourPop will have you rethinking that real quick. Brown eyes go incredibly well with cool jewel tones, and the softer amethyst tones are gentle enough that they'll highlight (rather than distract from) the natural depth of your eyes.

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This All-in-One 12-Shade Matte + Metallic Palette: $30

Whether you're searching for a travel-friendly palette with a diverse range of shades or just can never decide on an eye look until you're staring at all your colors in front of you, this option from drugstore beauty favorite Milani is the perfect pick. It features 12 shades that range from cool jewel tones to warm golds and even highlight hues, and the mix of metallic and matte options make it great for layering and creating a look for every occasion.

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This Matte Masterpiece: $49

If shimmery shades aren't your vibe, your best bet is investing in a palette that still helps you make your brown eyes shine. That's where this Amazonian clay matte palette from Tarte comes into play, as it features a wide range of colors (including brown eye-friendly purples as well as pinks and browns) that are buildable for any day or night makeup look.

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This Petite but Powerful Palette: $33

The Naked Palettes from Urban Decay are a cult beauty favorite for a reason, and this mini palette is the perfect example of why that is. Featuring six shades that are perfect for highlighting the many hues that are hidden within your brown eyes, this palette is unique and gorgeous (just like your eyes).

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This Sublime Palette That's Worth the Splurge: $128

While blue tones take away from blue eyes, they actually add visual interest and help exaggerate the beauty of brown eyes. This is especially true for deep blue hues like navy and teal, both of which can be seen in this otherworldly palette from Pat McGrath Labs. It's a bit of a splurge, but the pigmented formulas and can't-miss colors alone make it well worth the cost.

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This Velvety Smooth Set of Warm Tones: $45

If you're a fan of warmer tones over the soft ocean and jewel tones of other palettes on this list, no need to fret. Brown eyes have the ability to be a good fit for almost any color, including warmer tones that are typically considered better for blue eyes. This Vieve the Muse palette is curated with 10 super-pigmented colors in both matte and shimmering textures, and each one looks incredible with the natural warm browns of your eyes. From mystic mauve tones to regal reddish pinks, you'll find something to suit any eye look you're going for with this palette.

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Your brown eyes look gorgeous with makeup or without, but these palettes do a great job of making them look their best. If you're searching for a gift for any of your blue-eyed friends, though, click HERE for our list of the best eyeshadow palettes for blue eyes.