Colours in eye make-up

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When colour is intended to make a statement one major question takes precedence, that is, what is the deciding factor that dictates which colour dominates at a particular point in time? For me, it is the colour that occupies the largest area or commands the boldest or brightest eye-catching activity. For example, if you are wearing a red dress, then red will be the dominant hue that will challenge any other colour that you use, from your head to your shoes. If, however, your dress is white or black, then the colour you use on your lips or the colour of the irises of your eyes or your hair can make the dominant statement that will dictate your choice in eye make-up.

On darker complexions though, eye shadow colours in green or blue have the tendency to draw out an ashy appearance in the skin. Incorporating a warm hue (another word for colour) in your make-up, like rust (i.e.from the red family), can add balance and create a flattering effect.

Eyes

•  If eyes are brown or hazel, a splash of green or blue will compliment and intensify the colour of the iris.
•  If eyes are green or blue, trust the warmth of rust, cranberry, reds or orange-reds.
•  In cases when the irises are dark, select your colours to complement your hair, lipstick or clothing.


Hair

• Reddish-brown hair colour is complemented with navy or blue-greens.
• Wine, burgundy or eggplant hair colour is complemented with a splash of gold, violet, fuchsia or blues.
• Clothing
• If your outfit is in the colour family of red or orange—gold, peach, rust, brown, green, blue.
• If you are wearing yellow, chartreuse or blue-green colours—gold, lilac, purples, burgundy, brick.
• For your navy, pink, dark green or grey outfit selections—pink, cranberry, rust/copper, fuchsia, or burgundy.

 Note: If you are wearing black or white outfits, wear eye colours that will complement your lip colour, hair colour or the colour of your iris.

CREDITS: Model, Sarah Williams took a bold plunge into gold and fuchsia-wine hues to play up and accessorize her one of a kind Heather Jones hand painted ensemble

Text, make-up and photography: Ephraim Hunte/EHP Ltd. ©