Choosing the right eyeshadow shade is one of the best and easiest ways to enhance blue eyes—really, any color eyes—and all it takes is a little bit of color theory. Luckily, you’re probably ...

A good eye-shadow palette is essential for highlighting and defining your eyes, whether you prefer a laid-back wash of color over your lids or you’re experimenting with head-turning cut creases.

and plums," says celebrity makeup artist, Nydia Figueroa. Overall, opt for shadows that are rich in color help make your eyes stand out against gray hair, and avoid tones that are light and neutral.

"I generally avoid red eyeshadow because it is such a tricky shade to get right on the eyes," Jackson continues. This, she says, is purely because of the "color of our blood," which is red ...