Eye shadow is often given the least importance in our makeup kit, the primary reason being the lack of knowledge in the selection of colors and the lack of application skills. Selecting the color to wear is not a great big deal if you familiarize yourself with certain details to coordinate the color with your skin, or outfit or occasion. Here are some points that will guide you:

Selecting the right eyeshadow for your skin color
Before going to the main topic, let us understand a little about skin undertones. You may have skin complexion, which is light, medium or dark. However, the undertone is different from the complexion. If your skin appears blue, or pink, your undertone is ‘cool’. On the other hand, if there are yellow, peach or golden hues in your skin your undertone is ‘warm’. Those who do not have a cool or warm undertone are said to have neutral undertones.

• Eyeshadow colors for light skin
  A light skin color with warm undertones can carry of dull bronze palettes very well. Those with cool undertones can try copper to highlight their blue or pink hues.
• Eyeshadow colors for medium skin/wheatish skin
  If you have medium or wheatish skin complexion you generally have warm undertones. Opt for gold, cinnamon and warm shades of red like rust color or dull orange.
• Eyeshadow colors for olive skin
  If you have olive skin you will have a blend of warm undertones mixed with a neutral kind. Teal color and its shades suit olive complexions very well.
• Eyeshadow colors for dark brown skin
  This complexion generally has a neutral undertone that is it is neither warm nor cool. If you have dark brown skin, most eyeshadow color palettes look good on you. Try them all and use what suits your outfit or mood.
• Eyeshadow colors for dark skin
  Metallics and bright colors look great on dark skin, especially purples, teals, and midnight blue color. Try rose gold and coral, as these colors suit dark skin more than for other skin complexions.

Besides matching the skin complexion to eyeshadow color, you can try these combinations to match your lipstick with your eyeshadow.

• Coral lips and champagne eyes
• Red lips and golden eyes
• Nude lips and emerald eyes
• Violet lips and taupe eyes
• Coral lips and blue eyes

Eyeshadows to match your outfits
Your eyeshadow and outfit do not have to be a perfect match. They can complement each other. Go for a slightly darker eyeshadow with your evening outfits and more natural shades with your daily outfits or casual clothing. At the end of it all looks at the effect in the mirror, your eye makes up should be a part of the whole outfit and should not stand out weirdly.

At the end of the day, it all boils down to individual choice and your mood for the day. Match your outfits with your makeup as you like it on that day. Treat yourself and celebrate yourself with different looks.