?The Best Eyeliner For Your Eye Color

If you’ve kept the same eyeliner in your makeup bag for years, it’s time to switch things up. Granted, that’s easier said than done—there are so many questions. Such as: Should you stick with the classics or branch out to a bolder color? And how do you know if that shade printed on the packaging will actually look good when you apply it?

Our recommendation? Start by taking inspiration from your eye color. That hue can help guide you to the eyeliner shade that will perfectly complement your irises so they pop in all the right ways.

To get some help, we tapped Sallie Keena, pro makeup artist and stylist. She started as a painter, so working with color is her thing—and she’s got great tips on how to make brown, hazel, blue, and green eyes look their best with the right shade of eyeliner.

Of course, if you want to give any shade of eyeliner a try, go ahead! Though these picks may be the most complementary hues for your eyes, it doesn’t mean you should feel limited by them. “I also believe in trying whatever inspires you,” says Keena. “I don’t have hard-and-fast rules. I say, ‘Wear what you like with confidence and have fun playing with color.’”

(Finish off your look with Good Lash mascara from the Women’s Health Boutique!)

While it is fun to play with color, standing in front of a display at Sephora with dozens of options can be downright overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help you weed through a multitude of choices and find the best picks for you. Play with your perfect shade of eyeliner to look professional for work, sass things up for happy hour, or look your best for a night out. Here’s how to choose: