How to Make Bold Makeup Colors Wearable | TIPS & TRICKS

Tips and tricks for making bold makeup colors more wearable! These are based off of techniques I have used in the past, recommendations and tips I've picked up from others, etc. If you've been wanting to add more color into your looks, I hope you'll find this helpful :)
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[@virginiagirl6628]

The red eyeshadow makes your eyes pop so beautifully!

[@karenbrower9952]

Hey Virginia girl. I'm in Virginia too! South south in the Norfolk area.

[@karenbrower9952]

Red eyeshadow makes blue eyes pop! Orange too. Blues make brown eyes pop.

[@bofoz3797]

I learnt during the quarantine that I love green lid with orange crease. Cool tone looks awful on my mid warm Asian skin tone, but dark navy and dark purple look beautiful. 💚🧡

[@laurend7816]

I will use a mustard yellow as a transition shade with olive green looks often.

[@l.l.a.s3645]

Thats what color theory is for 😃

[@lizzyg3487]

I have the Wet n Wild Pac Man palette, and one way I have loved wearing it, and gotten many compliments on, is using the colors to make a sunrise/sunset. So I have yellow that blends to orange and then blends to pink. Gorgeous. So I think you can do more bold looks if you are using nature to guide you.

[@daisycate]

Great observation and suggestions; Zabrena is terrific, isn’t she?

[@lizzyg3487]

@@daisycate She is fabulous! Definitely a favorite!

[@isolatedcolor509]

My strategy for wearing bold colors is to just put them on my eyes and/or lips, smile at myself in the mirror, and go about my day. :) Once you get used to seeing yourself with those crazy colors, it's a lot easier to be confident about it. The only colors that aren't welcome on my face are brown, orange, and yellow. For anyone struggling with a certain color, it may be the undertone that's causing you problems. Colors with warm undertones clash with me, but I like just about any color on me as long as the undertone is neutral or cool. If you think you "can't" wear red lipstick, you probably need to find a red that matches your skin's undertone.

[@TexasLadyS]

And to find your skin’s undertone, look at the veins on the inside of your wrist. If they’re blue/purple then your undertone is cool. If they’re green/olive then your undertone is warm. If they’re faint, or match the color of your skin, then you have neutral undertones. Simple!

[@carmengail61]

@@TexasLadyS yep! Took me a while to figure this out. Use natural light though because sometimes those cool blue fluorescent lights in stores can confuse the eye. Right? Did me anyway.. lol

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

Or maybe a color is not for you. Doesn’t matter if a color is warm, neutral or cool but I just don’t like red lips on me. I’m at peace with that. For my daughter , it’s pink. You don’t have to wear any color you want. Just saying wear it is about the laziest suggestion and not a bit helpful LMAO

[@isolatedcolor509]

​@@deathbeforedecaf7755 I never said "everyone will love every color as long as the undertone matches them." If you don't like how red lipstick looks, I'm not going to tie you to a chair and put it on you against your will. I said that if you don't like how a certain color looks, the issue *may* be that its undertone clashes with yours. Clearly that's not the case for everybody and I even said I don't like to wear yellows and oranges. The "just wear it" strategy is simply what *I* do. It's how I got to a point where I'll wear black lipstick or a neon pink eye shadow without a second thought. It wasn't necessarily intended to be advice for any and all strangers reading the comment, but it isn't the "laziest suggestion" if it actually works, which it does. When you first use a color you aren't used to, you automatically think it looks strange because it's new, and that can make people too self-conscious to wear it in public. I've told friends to try wearing a bold lip/eye color around the house a few times to get used to seeing it on themselves and they've said that it *was* helpful. The point is, wear whatever colors make you happy. And maybe don't be rude to a stranger over something as insignificant as your personal feelings about red lipstick.

[@kimberlyguiseppe-cooley8708]

Double eyeliner colors was very in, in the early to mid 60's. Twiggy the model made that very popular! With Mary Quant with her colorsticks! Remember because I did it! LOL

[@monicalemmer5458]

In the 80’s we wore a white line above our brown liner..we called them lizard eyes!!!!! Loved it then, love it now! Blessings and hugs from your Conroe, Tex grandma..

[@jenniferhooker1601]

I’m from the Montgomery, TX area. Hi neighbor! 😃

[@loeschzone6876]

I am writing this before I have even watched the video. I juat wanted to say I love this concept. Most palettes these days have one or two of these colors and I just stare are them bewildered on how to use them. Thanks in advance!

[@debedwards1717]

I love wearing a neutral eye with bold colour on the lower lash line.

[@aprildawn8692]

Me too 😊

[@rosedolch8637]

Been doing that trick since the mid 80's!!

[@lindadee6603]

Im the same Deb :-)) I do that sometimes :-))

[@asc.k1865]

Me three

[@meirymuniz4988]

Shakira hás this look on vídeo clip tqg where she is on a BLUE dress with bold BLUE eye colour on her lower lash LINE...

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

One thing I like doing is trying out new colors before I wash my face at night. You can play around with any and everything knowing that you're getting ready to wash it all off anyway. I've found some great color combos over the years using this trick!

[@hausofwawa312]

I do the same thing! Right before I hop in the shower is when I come up with my craziest makeup looks lol!

[@BeaniRose]

I've been playing with pink and red eyeshadow lately. Thanks for the red toned eyeshadow tip, I really needed that. I loved my great aunts mod style eye look that she always wore. However, she would wear yellow instead of the white with the bold black of the mod look. I liked the look of the "Twiggy" lower lashes drawn with liner. Your Historical Mod video is exactly how her eye makeup looked, but where you did white in that video she loved bright colors and would sometimes use a bright blue, green, or yellow, with the white used rarely. The pantone colors this year made me remember her, she passed away when I was a teen and I used to wear her yellow mod eye look as a teen with silver lipstick, silver lipstick was trending in the 90s for a while and I wore it long after it was out of style. I think I'll try out that look again now, since it is the pantone colors this year.

[@saracapehart5102]

Oh, girl! I am at work right now and can’t watch this, but when I get home! I can already tell I’m going to love this video!

[@lydias8303]

That happens to me a lot, where I'm busy and my favorite KZbinr uploads. Gives you something to look forward to!

[@carols.4252]

I love colored mascara for a bright pop. It looks great with a tan. Try bronzer, nude lipgloss, teal pencil around the eyes, and blue mascara

[@lawandab8057]

Zabrena, due to the fact I wear glasses, what lashes from your line would u recommend? They're all beautiful!!! I did order from your line a couple of years ago. Since then, there are so many more on your site❤

[@DrinkYourNailPolish]

I like doing the outer corner trick and i blend it into a light neutral on my eyelid

[@KateRambo]

For those with brown eyes, purple makes your eyes really pop! I used purple highlight in my inner corners and get compliments all the time! The pink makes you eyes POP! Great, informative video, have a lovely weekend 💋

[@debedwards1717]

Pinks can very easily make me look sick and that I have some sort of eye disease. 🤣

[@lisadearing5960]

I have blue eyes and pinks do the same thing to me!

[@PurpleKhajiit97]

I LOVE red eyeshadow. I usually add a dark orange or a reddish brown the the crease and blend red all over the lid and darken the outer corners with black. The color I’m not comfortable with wearing is blue. Especially the medium or dark toned blues (like a Pepsi can). I really want to incorporate it more

[@hln573]

back in the day, Mary Kay had a gold lipstick that was specifically for toning down really dark or bold lip colors.. it was awesome 🙂

[@stardroplet9499]

I do this!

[@hln573]

@@stardroplet9499 i forgot all about that trick 😁

[@choirkitty]

I have a 2-sided lipstick like that - one side silver and one side gold. It is so much fun to play with those with all of my lipsticks :)

[@stardroplet9499]

choirkitty is it still available to buy?

[@choirkitty]

@@stardroplet9499 not sure, I've had it for a few years now.....I can guarantee its expired but I personally don't care lol :)

[@sinndymorr6358]

I have forever been hunting for a deep red matte lipstick with gold micro glitter. Most red metallic lipsticks have silver glitter and it makes the lipstick appear pink.

[@rhondahatfield4021]

Deep red lipstick with a hint of gold eyeshadow in the center lower lip is beautiful!

[@sinndymorr6358]

@@rhondahatfield4021 Will try that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@choirkitty]

Have you checked out Jeffree Star velour liquid lipsticks? He had a matte red shade with gold flecks in it, I think the color was called Poinsettia which I know sounds christmassy but he recently brought back many of his holiday collection colors and kept them as permanent in his lineup. Might be worth checking out :)

[@NatalieYTFoster]

I’ve been reaching for greens a lot more lately and loving it. This eye look is gorgeous and really makes your eyes pop.

[@feliciabethea2211]

I loved all of these tips, but that last one really resonated with me. I can see a totally neutral eye with a colorful wing or cat-eye. I could also see a colorful inner eye, with a fake lash at the outer corner to balance it.

[@Aleherreravaldez96]

I do that too and I notice brown its so universal and you can thrown in whatever color and it looks great.

[@aminakherous9691]

You know what i love in you that you are don't see your self and you're honest and you give real information ❤

[@nikoladanilovic1496]

Oh yeah thanks! Your videos are always helpful!❤️

[@Jan-kf7bt]

YESSSSS! I have been WAITING for this kind of video!?!!!!!

[@ad-qz1zh]

Those last two eye looks with the gray halo wow Zabrena. You are the queen when it comes to beautiful but classy looks.

[@allisonlink6311]

Very helpful! Thank you for making suggestions to make these fun colors and different trends wearable.

[@4bratkab565]

AMAZING look and the tips how to wear colorful makeup! Thank you Zabrena 🤗❤❤❤

[@paulawilhite7476]

Love your tips Zabrina!!!

[@lisvalerio2453]

excellent advice!!! i feel inspired to try the gradient and outer corner eyeliner tips... thank u so much!!!

[@kelliekrevosky8193]

For the really bold pink and red shadows, try wearing them as blush. When they're a little more sheered out, they can look really pretty on various skin tones!

[@ernestinadominguez7551]

I love your sunny personality, and I always leave with a tip or trick that comes in handy. Win win! 🥰

[@patriciarivas2638]

Your look is beautiful. I love the subtle eyeshadow with the pop of color on the edge.

[@kyflavel4322]

What a great video. Very well explained and gives me the confidence to experiment more.

[@rebahensley5323]

I use metallics on the lip frequently. Just like a halo eye.

[@dinagoldstein77]

Your eye look is so stunning. I can’t wait for a tutorial 🤗

[@lisarauschenbach9959]

I can’t get over how beautiful your eyeshadow looks! Can’t wait for the tutorial. ❤️

[@ikbenliesbeth8119]

Thank you Zabrina! I always feel happy and uplifted after watching your videos! So kind and lovely.

[@blueshoes915]

Good tips. Loving your pink eyeshadow!

[@SparklingDivineD42]

This was really cool to watch❣️ thanks girl 😘

[@dazem8]

love this eye makeup on you, zabrena! really makes your eyes stand out. beautiful as usual 💗

[@mylittlecutie174]

Wow! So many really interesting and useful tips, thank you!

[@annies1781]

Great tips as always Zairean you always look stunning.

[@michellecaines8988]

Great tips!!!!! I plan to try loads of these🤗💜

[@airwavesintheair]

All these looks are fab, but that eye look with the mint green liner is extra stunning! The colors almost remind me of a Water Lillies painting.

[@Speedo6677]

You look stunning with that red lip and muted eye makeup. Never saw you wearing those colors in other videos. So gorgeous!

[@texasjenny756]

I love you! I needed this video.

[@gretagordon9512]

I really enjoyed this video! Thanks for the tips!!

[@starbabygir1]

Ohh yess ! These are fantastic tips and tricks! Time to play with my make-up ! Thank you soo much, I wish you did include some more of your looks, because you are soo creative! 🤩🤩

[@Kasey113]

I love doing a gradient black to bright blue eyeliner on my waterline. Blue on the inner half, black on the outer.

[@makeupswatchfan575]

Oh love colour for spring and summer ❣️💚💙💛🧡❤️

[@ThursdayASMR]

The inner corner idea is excellent. I'm excited to try this. Yellow here I come. 💛

[@kirabozyk]

I wear so much red, pink and orange eyeshadow. Those are my go to colors. What a great video. And that eye look is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@jessicachavez6589]

Stunning 😍 love it !!!!

[@bioncarippetoe.6333]

Oh them 👀! I love it I have never seen an eyeshadow color not work on your eyes....truly beautiful!

[@natacha_v88]

These red shadows are so beautiful on you! 😍

[@katherinearmstrong5681]

Thank you! I have a new turquoise palette, primer and eye liner. I've been working up the courage to try them. I'm going to use some of your tips, and just GO FOR IT. xoxo

[@user-ue4bu3ul9u]

All the tips are great. I love bold colors new ideas are always welcome.

[@theeluannesantos]

I love colorful eyeshadow, liners and lips colors. It’s so fun! Sending prayers and love to you and your family, Zabrena 🙏🏼💕😘💕🙏🏼

[@Mikkibriteside]

I'm going to try bright colors on my outer corners...never thought of that. Love the gradient eyeliner idea too. ♡

[@amIE_no.flippn.Y]

Your eyeshadow is gorgeous today!! ❤️❤️

[@karinaduarte7177]

I just want to say is that you are so absolutely beautiful Zabrena, everything literally looks amazing on you!! I love ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!

[@margaretkerr4591]

I struggle with yellow and green. I can wear reds purples and oranges. My grey eyes protrude due to hypothyroidism, and i would love to pull of a smokey eye - but cant! Would you consider doing a video about wearing eye making up with issues like that? Huge fan zabrena. Health and safety to you and your family. God bless Love mags from scotland x

[@emaben]

I love the Father's gift of the color spectrum to us... it's wonderful to play & experiment. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@sarahmcalpine2058]

Yay! I get excited to see your vids pop up on my notifications! Not sure why I didn't see your Pantone color of the year vid! I've been waiting for it! I'll go back and watch it for sure. 💛💎

[@tarafallon7678]

These are such great suggestions! Especially with mask wearing, it’s all about the eyes.

[@juanitasuchanek1167]

thank you for the great tips how to use the bolder colors of makeup.

[@helenwoolston1549]

Lots of inspiration, thank you!

[@ivettakarapetyan3865]

Saving this video! Gosh i love it 🍭

[@felicial7628]

So nice to hear from a KZbinr who is talking about how to make bright colors look less clownish and less extreme. I have seen the swing in trends from neutral and lightly pigmented to bright and highly pigmented. And, as a black person, I find this to be interesting. I have to have significant pigment in order for it to even show up. And I have tried crazy colors that look subtle and classy rather than wild - namely most greens, oranges and yellows - because I have a deeper complexion. Neutral browns disappear. Meanwhile, most pastels look chaulky. I am glad that bold colors are in style so that I have a lot of options. Now, I am experimenting. (Even I struggle to understand how to use some of the Juvias Place palettes.). And, the advice is appreciated. Update 1/12/22 - I discovered that if I use a transition shade then I can use whatever deep color in the crease and also that those dark shimmer shades make great eyeliner.

[@machaelaailene]

I like adding a pop of color on the inner 2/3 of the lid. I also like toning down a bold color with a duo chrome on top

[@bebright123]

Great tips! Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mzzzextra230]

Excuse me ma'am! This eye look tho! My girl serving today! I see you Z! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😋😍

[@miss_xandra_mars]

How to wear bold colors: Simply wear them! Makeup is fun and has no rules! Truthfully tho, you offer wonderful advice for people who may be intimidated/unsure of how to wear bolder tones. I'm personally a "go for it" kinda gal. A personal favorite I've been doing a lot lately a taupe satin eyeshadow all over, a bright metallic/shimmer/matte on my inner corner, and a gunmetal gray lip. Combine this with my blue hair, and I'll just be on top of the world for the day. Bless you Zabrena, another great video!

[@isolatedcolor509]

Exactly! All makeup is "wearable" if you don't let it scare you away. Crazy colors are my favorite to wear. :D

[@kimridel8851]

This was a great video, thank you for some wonderful tips. Your eyes are so beautiful, but the eye look you wore in this was stunning!! ❤️❤️❤️ Can’t wait to play 😍😍

[@judithbaron1298]

I love your tips! Learned so much watching your videos. 😘

[@user-sc9np9gh2g]

Ah! Your eyes looking amazing!

[@sherrywieszchowski354]

Love love love these ideas!

[@logophilelyss4390]

But your eyeshadow today man WOW I freaking love this look.

[@sandybowers5085]

Definitely going to try some of these tips❣️You can pull off literally ALL the colors💚🧡💙❤️💜💛💖 Your eyes are SO BEAUTIFUL ❣️❣️❣️😍

[@walk_with_me_23]

Love these tips! Thanks for sharing.☆

[@donnagill7346]

Knowing my 57 year old self won’t wear bold eye colors... but I so enjoy watching you and your content! Great tip! You look beautiful @Zabrena! 💜

[@lauranottingham2850]

Neutral on top lid and colorful lower eye is always pretty

[@lmgolden2107]

I really appreciate this video I have brown eyes and most colors are very difficult for me to wear at least I feel so it's nice to hear other ways to incorporate different colors that I feel may look better than just all over color

[@HFItrade]

LOVED it so much

[@simoneclarke5104]

Awesome tips, thank you 💖💖💖💖!!!

[@makeupwithmichelle9398]

Excellent video great advice and Ideas! Thank you

[@oxfordstyle5807]

This video was so helpful!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

When I was younger, I used to wear almost any colour, but I always 'grounded' it with black, dark grey or navy. It gives it depth.

[@conniesnow4610]

Your tips are always helpful Thank you!!

[@sandyferreira9800]

This video was very helpful..I love ur eye look

[@alikc25]

Thank you for the tips Zabrena.

[@Tanja220]

Thank you , such great tips 💟

[@27dog101]

With red and pink eyeshadows I like to put a cream or white colored eyeliner on my water line to help my eyes appear whiter.

[@amerettasour82]

love this look on you!!! I prefer bolds everyday- but when I do a neutral look i will go on the bottom right under my lower lash line and add a nice pop or color

[@melissamowery6309]

I love your eye look so pretty

[@AngiePerezTV]

Awesome video, Zabrena (as usual). I love incorporating blue and teal in my water line to an otherwise neutral look, not only to add a pop of color, but also to make the whites of the eyes appear more bright. This is especially helpful when our eyes are bloodshot or tired. For correcting this issue, I like to use a range between Navy and Electric Blue. If my eyes are not tired, I like to use teal to sea green. Stay away from greens if your eyes are tired, though: it would most likely bring out the red. Blue, however, does a great job at brightening the whites of the eyes. I loved your Pantone Color of the Year look so much, by the way, that I shared a live Instagram tutorial in Spanish for my followers on Instagram, using the new Wet n Wild 10-pan eyeshadow palette “Call Me Sunshine.” Thank you for providing so much inspiration. Many blessings, AngiePerezTV

[@subtlesandy632]

Love this video! Thanks for all the great tips! I’m 47 so some of the trends are just not happening for me but going to try some of these ideas!!

[@klaudia719]

I have several palettes where the shades look so intimidating!! Hopefully i can use these tips to finally get some use out of them :)

[@ts4686]

Loved this video! Loved seeing so many different styles, colours and applications. Your eyes look amazing here, Z. I used to back in the day about 15-20 years ago wear strong deep bright red lipstick with a beautiful diamondy sparkling gold lip gloss over. It made it rich and opulent looking. It was so beautiful.