Sonakshi Sinha (Source: Instagram @aslisona)
Sonakshi Sinha (Source: Instagram @aslisona)

Desi girls are often stereotyped as ladies who only wear kajal… but that’s so not true! Although we love our smudgy kohls, we also love to experiment with eyeshadow… and not just golds and bronzes. Here’s a list of shades that will bring a sparkle to your exotic, deep eyes!

1. Navy Blue

Skip the classic, black smoky eye and turn to navy blue instead. This shade brings out the whites of your eyes to make your peepers pop! Plus, it is less severe than the standard black.

Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow In 'Sapphire Lace' (Source: Lancome)
Lancome Color Design Eye Shadow In ‘Sapphire Lace’ (Source: Lancome)

2. Silver

You can never go wrong with gold, but have you tried out silver? This cool shade is a direct contrast to the warm tones of dark eyes, and looks absolutely stunning when applied.

NYX Prismatic Shadow In 'Tin' (Source: NYX Cosmetics)
NYX Prismatic Shadow In ‘Tin’ (Source: NYX Cosmetics)

3. Green

For a soft look, opt for a green shadow. The colour brings out the brown flecks in your eyes and adds a twinkle to them.

L'Oreal Infallible Mono In 'Permanent Khaki' (Source: L'Oreal Paris)
L’Oreal Infallible Mono In ‘Permanent Khaki’ (Source: L’Oreal Paris)

4. Purple

Remember learning about colour wheels in school? Well, they are pretty handy for makeup lovers too! Purple lies opposite brown on the wheel, and thus looks great on dark eyes.

Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow In '112 Pulsion' (Source: Chanel)
Chanel Ombre Essentielle Soft Touch Eyeshadow In ‘112 Pulsion’ (Source: Chanel)

5. Teal

If adventure is your middle name, then it’s time we hook you onto teal shadow! Fun, cheery and beautiful, this hue will open up your eyes.

Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow In 'Tenacious Teal' (Source: Maybelline)
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Cream Gel Shadow In ‘Tenacious Teal’ (Source: Maybelline)

Have you tried any of these shades? Comment and let us know!