Eye Makeup

Everything is better when it's personalized. So, the experts at Makeup.com created a guide that customizes eye-makeup looks for your specific eye shape.

Like clothing, shoes, and red lipstick, applying eye makeup shouldn't come with one-size-fits-all expectations. That's because beyond eye color and skin tone, eye shape also plays a huge role in defining what kind of shadow and liner look best on you. Whether you have almond, round, or hooded eyes, these are the tips and tricks you need to know in order to get the prettiest peepers possible.

Natalie Dormer put the smoke in smoky eye last night at the Game of Thrones Exhibition opening. By choosing lighter shades of brown and gray over black, she enhanced the color of her bright blue eyes. To get a similar look, use the shades in the Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Trio in Almond Satin ($6) up to the crease and under the lower lash line, too. Blend the darker shades in the outer corners and the lighter hue in the inner eye. What really distinguishes this smoky eye from the rest is the dark black liner. Use a waterproof pencil like Stila Smudge Crayon ($22) in the waterline, lash line, and tear duct. The inky addition gives edge to an otherwise soft look. Natalie finished off her red carpet look with a sheer pink blush and lipstick.

If you thought pastel eye makeup was only for preteens and the runway, you're wrong! You can wear lilac and mint shades (even though Easter is weeks off yet). Mark. celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles reveals how any woman can conquer the fairer shades of the spectrum, no matter your skin tone.

1. Prime Lids: Pastel colors have a tendency to fade or look ashy — especially on darker skin tones. So that pastel pigments stay true to their color, Stiles recommends first using an eye shadow primer or concealer to lay the base. Stiles's favorite shades for Spring are seafoam green, coral, and vibrant blues.

2. Add Black: If you're looking to balance the sweetness of pastel eye makeup, incorporate a dose of black. Black liquid liner and lots of inky mascara lend a much-needed edge, resulting in a modern, not immature, effect.

3. Combine Colors: It's OK to mix colors when you wear pastels. One way to temper the light hue is to add a complementary darker shade on the outer corners of the lid, leaving the pastel to brighten the inner corners. Also, try keeping the color close to the lash line or in the waterline. Then use a taupe shadow in the crease. For the more daring, pair pastels with a touch of colored mascara on lower lashes.

As Spring steadily approaches, it's time to consider brightening up your makeup palette. Whether you're an eye shadow beginner or a seasoned expert, Sephora Pro artist Sheranda Curtis has tips to make your eyes the center of attention. Learn how to take the fear of adding color to your look when you read more.

When it comes to award season, everyone is going for the gold statuette. But a few stars from the People's Choice Awards decided to incorporate the color into their makeup palette, too. Gold eye makeup and blue eyes complement each other perfectly, so Taylor Swift had the right idea when she swiped on an array of gold-flecked shades. Likewise, Tempestt Bledsoe wore a sheer gold dust and even added a speckle of shimmer to her burgundy lipstick to tie the entire look together. Lastly, Olivia Munn chose a metallic frosted shadow that nearly disappeared on her bronzed skin. Adding a mineral hue like gold is one way to convert barely there makeup into something red-carpet ready.

Although Cate Blanchett usually veers towards the neutral end of the makeup spectrum, she opted for flushed salmon on cheeks and lips at last night's The Hobbit premiere. The addition of warm, rosy tones made her blue eyes seem brighter, and it's all because of the color wheel.

Blue sits directly across from orange and red on the wheel, meaning those hues complement each other. So if you're looking to make your cerulean gaze take center stage, bust out orange-tinged, pinky-red shades, whether they're swept on eyes, cheeks, or lips. Salmon is an ideal pick because it's a perfect mix of orange and pink. Try MAC Lip and Cheek Color in Out for Fun ($20) for a natural glow that gives beautiful blues bottomless depth.

Celebrity makeup artist Amy Oresman (who has worked with stars like Kate Bosworth and Hayden Panettiere) admits that the biggest makeup mistake women will make this holiday is slapping on an abundance of glitter. While the Neutrogena brand ambassador admits there's a place for sparkle, she explains, "If you look like you're Christmas tree, you've gone wrong." Get Oresman's expert tips to avoid outshining the ornaments when you keep reading.

Trendy under-eye liner or lush lower lashes can turn out two ways: surprisingly sexy or sloppily smudged. Assuming you want to avoid the latter, never have southward-moving slipups again with these secrets to applying precise under-eye makeup.

The smoky eye is getting a makeover this Fall. Gone are the days of the monotone black shadow covering the lids. Now, this makeup staple is coming in new colors and shapes. Get tips for creating these smoky eye looks from the runways whether it's winged, under-eye, or highbrow.

Up and away: As seen on the Versace runway, the smoky eye is getting a tilt this season. While winged eyeliner is an ever-present trend, extended eye shadow shapes are becoming more prominent, too. To get this look, bring shadow from the crease to the end of the brows. Then curve the end back around to line the lower lashes.

From down under: Shadow is no longer just for your lids. Colors (and the smoky eye) are bleeding down underneath the eye, as at L'Wren Scott. The key to mastering this under-eye technique is to use waterproof products to avoid smudging or smearing. Apply product with an angled brush so that your liner doesn't turn out too thick.

Highbrow: Burberry sent a brown smoky eye down the runway, which is a black alternative for Fall. And this color reached all the way up to the brows for a full patch effect. If you're looking to get a similar style, blend color up above the crease. Leave just under the arch clear for a spot of highlighter.

Bond girl Bérénice Marlohe took the common smoky eye to new heights with blue and red accents at the Skyfall London photocall yesterday. The key to getting this palette more gorgeous than garish is to balance the severity of the brighter tones with an equally intense application of liner. To get the look, start by loading up on black liner on the top and bottom lash lines. Sweep on a shimmery marine shadow, like L'Oréal Hip in Showy ($8), from lash lines to creases, extending the hue into the inner corners and the outer edges. Finish by adding an on-trend crimson eyeliner or lip liner shade underneath the eye to lend a pop of color. And with an eye makeup look this daring, it's wise to keep everything else simply neutral.