Coloured eyeliners: Try emerald green, gold, deep plum and peach for a pop of colour to your eyes

Do you always wear black eyeliner? This wedding season, or when you’re getting ready for a house party, experiment with some coloured eyeliner options to make your life more fun and your outfit more interesting.

If you are not sure of carrying off coloured eyeliners with confidence, start small with subtle shades like navy or bronze before experimenting with bolder colours. Once you start enjoying yourself, you will find that there’s a shade for every occasion and mood, from bold blues to soft pinks. They can add fun, flair, and a pop of personality to your look.

Here’s a guide to coloured eyeliners that will elevate your makeup game and flatter your skin tone:

• Navy blue

Navy blue is a subtle alternative to black and enhances the whites of your eyes, making them appear brighter. Use it for a winged liner or tightline your upper lash line. Pair with neutral eyeshadow for a polished look.

Pro tip: Opt for a metallic navy liner to really make those eyes pop for an evening event.

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• Emerald green

Emerald green adds a bold yet wearable pop of colour that contrasts beautifully with Indian skin. It also work brilliantly with gold or bronze eyeshadow. Smudge it along your lower lash line for a smoky effect or create a graphic wing.

Pro tip: Metallic greens look stunning for festive occasions.

• Gold or bronze

This wedding season, experiment with metallic gold and bronze liners as they will add a glamorous touch and will bring out the warmth in your skin. Use gold eyeliner on your inner corners for a brightening effect or line your upper lash line with bronze for a subtle shimmer.

Pro tip: Combine gold liner with a brown smoky eye for a sultry look.

• Deep plum or burgundy

Plum and burgundy shades add depth and are perfect for creating a soft, smoky look. Smudge a plum liner on your upper and lower lash lines for a monochromatic vibe or use a burgundy liner to brown or hazel undertones in your eyes.

• White or off-white

White or cream-coloured liners create a striking contrast on Indian skin and will make your eyes appear larger and more awake. Apply on your waterline for an instant brightening effect or use as a base to make colourful eyeshadows pop.

Pro tip: Go for an off-white shade if pure white feels too stark.

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• Teal or turquoise

Bright teal or turquoise shades are playful and vibrant, making brown eyes stand out. Line your lower lash line for a fresh, summery look and pair with neutral makeup to let the liner take centrestage.

Pro tip: Try a shimmery teal liner for daytime events.

• Copper or rust

These shades mimic earthy tones and complement Indian skin tones beautifully. Line your upper lash line and smudge it for a smoky effect. Pair this look with peachy or nude lips.

Pro tip: These shades work great as part of a monochromatic makeup look.

• Sapphire or electric blue

These bold liners will add a statement to your look. Use them on the lower lash line for a trendy effect or create a cat-eye for bold evening glam.

Pro tip: Pair this shade with minimal eye makeup to let the liner shine.

• Berry or pink

Why only choose bold colours? For a soft, romantic touch to your look, opt for berry and pink liners. Use as a graphic liner for a trendy twist and blend with matching eyeshadows for a gradient effect.

Pro tip: Choose deeper berry tones for a more sophisticated vibe.

• Charcoal or Gray

If you are not ready to experiment with colours yet, try softer, charcoal and grey liners for a smokier alternative that is close to black but not as stark as black. Smudge these colours along your lash line for a soft, smoky eye or use them as a base for layering colourful eyeshadows.

Pro tip: Add silver glitter for an evening look.

When playing with different coloured eyeliners, make sure you are choosing ones that are highly pigmented so the colour is bold enough to stand out against your skin tone. Play with textures—matte, metallic, shimmer—for more variety and interest; and match your liner to your clothing or accessories for a coordinated look.

Coloured eyeliners are a fun way to express your personality and enhance your features. Experiment at home to see which ones flatter your skin tone the best.