Makeup Artists Agree—These Eyeshadows Make Green Eyes Pop (2024)

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Best Overall Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette

For an eyeshadow palette that can truly do it all, turn to the classic Urban Decay Naked3 palette. This may be one of the most-used palettes in my collection because all of the highly pigmented shades blend beautifully together. Riner also counts herself a fan. "It's one of my go-to palettes because it provides depth and dimension with a variety of shades," she says. "It offers a versatile range of wearable shades, ranging from light pinks and lilacs to deep, cool taupes, all in one convenient place."

Pros: Highly pigmented; Includes a mix of shimmery, metallic, and matte shades; Long-wearing; Blendable; Applies smoothly; Includes 12 shades; Comes with a dual-sided brush.

Cons: A few colors are very similar to each other.

Best Drugstore Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Catrice Cosmetics The Electric Rose Eyeshadow Palette

For those on a budget, this rosy palette is perfect. For only six dollars, you get eight versatile shades in different finishes. Plus, it comes makeup artist-approved. "All of the shades have a red/rose undertone, so the palette will be absolutely perfect on green eyes," says Gray. "This palette is perfect for day-to-day wear and is also vegan, cruelty-free, and pigmented."

Pros: Under $10; Highly pigmented; Blendable; Long-wearing; Vegan; Non-creasing; Vegan; Cruelty-free.

Cons: Only available online.

Best Luxury Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette

This palette is so versatile that you may never need to buy another eyeshadow palette again. "This palette features both matte and shimmers, with two cream shadows as well," Gray explains. "Like the Electric Rose palette, all of these shadows are rose-colored, so they pair stunningly with green eyes." With this palette, any look you can think of is possible, and rest assured you'll use every single shade.

Pros: Blendable; Includes a mix of shimmery, metallic, and matte shades; Highly pigmented; Long-wearing; Vegan; Includes 12 shades.

Cons: Over $50 (more expensive than most competitors).

Best Eyeshadow Stick for Green Eyes

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eye Shadow Pencil in Amethyst Aphrodisiac

This eyeshadow stick is a personal favorite to make my green eyes pop in an instant. Amethyst Aphrodisiac is specially formulated with green eyes in mind and leaves the prettiest sparkling purple behind. Because I'm admittedly not great at applying eyeshadow, sticks like these make the job so much easier. For a quick going-out look, I use the pointed tip as eyeliner and when I'm really feeling risqué, I'll smudge it out with my finger for a painless smokey eye.

Pros: Highly pigmented; Long-wearing; Waterproof; Blendable.

Cons: Over $25; May smear on oily eyelids.

Best Liquid Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Bronzed Bell

Oquendo says bronze and copper tones make the blue bits pop in algae-colored eyes. For a gorgeous bronze eye in seconds, we recommend this liquid shadow from Stila, one of our favorite glitter eyeshadows. With the thin doe-foot applicator, applying this shiny bronze as a liner is a breeze. Turn the applicator on its side for all-over color. Although it's a liquid formula, this shadow applies smoothly and won't feel heavy on your lids.

Pros: Long-wearing; Applies smoothly; Multi-use; Buildable.

Cons: Need a lot of product to build up to full coverage.

Best Purple Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Shiseido Kajal Inkartist, Plum Blossom 4-In-1 Liner, Kajal, Eyeshadow & Brow Color

"A classic plum brings out both the brown and green in hazel eyes. I love to use this as a liner or an eyeshadow base," says Oquendo. Not only can you use this multi-use eyeshadow stick as a liner or eyeshadow, but since it's ophthalmologist-tested, feel free to apply it in your waterline, too. Smudge it out with the built-in sponge for a foolproof smokey eye. It even includes a built-in sharpener for extra precise lines every time.

Pros: Multi-use; Waterproof; Dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested; Comes with sharpener and smudge sponge; Highly pigmented; Glides on easily.

Cons: Tip is prone to breaking off.

Best Rosy Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

MAC Cosmetics Satin Eye Shadow in Haux Mauve

If your eyes have a silver tint to them, Oquendo suggests lightening things up. "If there's a little gray in them, try using a mauve or rosy-toned purple shade to compliment both the gray and green." MAC's eyeshadow is basically everything you could want in a pressed powder. It's long-wearing, easy to blend, and delivers high-impact color. The satin finish of this rosy-brown shade is perfect for those torn between matte and shimmery textures.

Pros: Long-wearing; Blendable; Highly pigmented; Can be used dry or wet; Non-creasing; Dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested.

Cons: Some reviewers complain the colors do not exactly match the product description online.

Best Red Eyeshadow for Green Eyes

Ilia Liquid Powder Eye Tint in Baroque

Don't be afraid to try red shades if you have green eyes. While this burgundy shade looks deep and dark in the bottle, it's not nearly as bold when applied to the eyes. This cream-to-powder shadow applies silky smooth and dries matte for a lasting finish. Swipe it on for a quick wash or color or build it up for something more vivid. If you're feeling experimental, Riner recommends pairing this shadow with burgundy mascara for a bold, monochromatic look.

Pros: Long-wearing; Non-creasing; Applies smoothly; Buildable color.

Cons: Over $25.

Best Eyeshadow Palette for Green Eyes

Tarte Sweet Tarte Cravings Eyeshadow Palette

I am obsessed with this palette because every single gorgeous shade seems to be tailor-made for green eyes. From rose tones and deep purples to warm metallics and matte browns, each shade complements my green eyes. I love how each shade is super pigmented and blends so well. With a mix of different finishes and color stories, I can create a variety of looks for day and night. Plus, the sizes of the pans are surprisingly big, so this palette will last.

Pros: Highly pigmented; Long-wearing; Blendable; Includes a mix of shimmery, metallic, and matte shades; Applies smoothly; Vegan; Dermatologist tested; Includes a mirror.

Cons: Packaging breaks easily.

Tonya Riner is a beauty expert and makeup artist with thirty years of experience in the industry.

Tonya’s work has been featured prominently in the media, including Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Paper City among other publications and destinations and Allure Magazine has named her one of the best makeup artists in the United States. Her long list of celebrity and bold print clients includes Kate Upton, Simone Biles, Heidi Klum, Elle Macpherson, and Annie Leibovitz.