These makeup tips for women with black hair and dark brown eyes will leave your hair looking as vibrant as Ava Gardner's and your eyes sparkling like Kim Kardashian's!
The Extraordinary Combination of Black Hair and Brown Eyes

If you have black hair and dark brown eyes, you may have spent quite a bit of time wishing for blue or green eyes, blond or red hair, or a combination of both.

Many with this color combination erroneously mistakenly believe that it's boring, but nothing could be farther than the truth. Need proof? Just take a look at legendary actress Ava Gardner; Elizabeth Taylor, no slouch herself in the beauty department, once called her the most beautiful woman in the world.

And Kim Kardashian? Well, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone to call her boring. With that in mind, read on for some great, and doable, makeup tips for women with black hair and dark brown eyes.

Great Makeup Tips for Women with Black Hair and Dark Brown Eyes

With makeup tips for women with black hair and dark brown eyes, it's best to break the face down into workable sections, namely:

For the Face
Regardless of the color of your skin, you'll want it to appear smooth and dewy. If you are not one of the lucky few to be blessed with naturally smooth or dewy skin, don't despair. Instead, fake it by using either foundation, blush or bronzer.

Foundation: Foundation is a great choice because if you have any kind of discoloration or ace scars, you can build the needed coverage. Start with the lightest amount you need and increase amount if necessary.
The only caveat is that the foundation you use must match your skin tone exactly. If you are having trouble finding the right shade, try prescriptives makeup. At department stores, this makeup company will mix an exact foundation while you wait.

Blush: Blush, specifically cream blush, goes a long way in conveying a smooth and supple appearance. Not only does it create an illusion of highly defined cheekbones, but it can also help contour your face so that it looks a bit thinner.
Bronzer: Bronzer works in a similar way to blush, however, with this product; it's perfectly acceptable to dust it all over the face for a sun kissed glow.
For the Lips
In order to choose the right shade of lipstick, select a color that closely reflects the shade of the bottom lip. Go more dramatic by choosing a color that is deeper, or more natural, by choosing a shade that is lighter. However, no matter which color you eventually choose, it will look best if it is within the same color family that your lips are in.

For the Eyes
Whether you want to wear a dark smoky eye look or a subtle eye, colors that suit your dark brown eyes are:

Shades of Purple
Deep Shades of Blue
Gold
Silver
Champagne
Bone
Deep Browns
Birch
Cement
Taupe
With brown eyes, you have a lot of different choices, and you also have the ability to choose between eye shadows, eye pencils, or both.

Give 'Em Some Drama
No matter what type of eye look you want to wear, you can add alluring drama by utilizing gold and silver eye shadows or eye liners. To do so, select the shade that looks best on your skin (either gold or silver) and place it on the inner most corner of your eyes (the part of the eye that's closest to the nose). The rest of the eye can be seen as subtle or as dramatic as needed (this look can work with magnificent results on a both a smoky and subtle eye).

Keep in mind that metallic silver looks best when paired with shades of blue, purple, black and grey, while glittery gold works best with shades of chocolate, mahogany and taupe. Additionally, pairing these strong eyes with a sheer mouth will look best.

Three Distinct Looks


If you have black hair and dark brown eyes, take solace in the fact that there are several different looks at your disposal, including:

Naturally Gorgeous: The natural look is best achieved with soft eyes, dewy skin and luscious lips. Get this look by first prepping the skin with a good moisturizer. Place foundation, if it's necessary, on spots where it's most needed.
From there, sweep a natural looking shadow along the eyes; try a shade in bone or taupe (using a brow pencil to dust the bottom and top of the lids is optional). Next grab a natural looking blush in a creamy formula and blend it onto the apples of your cheeks and up to the temples. Top everything off with shiny lips.

Strong Eyes: Strong eyes can mean either a smoky eye (with the use of shadows) or an eye heavily lined with eye liner. If using shadows, sweep the lightest shade all over the eye lid. Continue by placing the medium shade in the crease of the eye, and the darkest shade one the lowest part of the lid.
If using eyeliner only, use a deeply colored one (in blue, purple, brown or green). From there, line the upper lid, and if you'd like, under the eye. Pair both looks with a sheer lip.

A Strong Mouth: A strong mouth can be red lips, a burgundy mouth, or even a deep berry. If using this look, keep the rest of the face (and the eyes) simple. Foundation, neat brows, and a couple of coats of mascara should do it.
Putting It All Together

No matter the look you choose to wear, know that with the right colors, each will look distinctly beautiful. The most important thing you can do is to learn which foundation exactly matches your skin tone. This way even if you decide to skip the looks mentioned above, you'll still look great.