25 Best Green Eyeshadow Shades (and How to Wear Them)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2022

green eyeliner — @monicarosestyle / Design by Zackary Angeline

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Green isn't typically the first color we would gravitate to when wanting to create everyday eyeshadow looks—or something special for a night out—yet this hue in all of its magical variations should be given a fair chance. Eyeshadow trends come and go, but wanting to try new beauty looks will certainly last forever. When it comes to colors, many tend to stick to their trusty go-to's that look good with everything but this can sometimes get us in a serious creative rut. While everyday neutral colors have their place, there's something to be said about a pop of color to step things up and allow us to be creative with our makeup in ways we hadn't thought of before. It's no surprise we've seen green eyeshadow looks all over Instagram and the red carpet, leaving us wanting more, yet wondering, how can we recreate this ourselves? Below is a roundup of the most inspiring and gorgeous green eyeshadow looks from the red carpet and beyond, along with every product you need to re-create these looks yourself.

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Green Streak

Best Green Eyeshadows Issa Rae — Getty Images

There's nothing to feel insecure about when rocking this green eyeshadow look, actress Issa Rae debuted at HBO's Insecure Block Party in July of 2018. Pairing it with soft lips and cheeks helps the green hue to stand out and completely steal the spotlight. This look is ideal for someone who wants to incorporate color into their beauty routine but might need a little practice before going full force.

Dior Diorshow On Stage Liquid Eyeliner - Matte Pop Green $31.00

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Emerald Dust

Best Green Eyeshadows Emerald Emma Roberts — Getty Images

Makeup artist Lisa Eldridge created this stunning emerald jewel-toned eyeshadow look on Emma Roberts, encompassing her whole lid with radiant color and blending outward from the crease to polish it off perfectly. Jewel tones are a great way to enhance eye color and they look beautiful when blended on any skin tone. With myriad colors to choose from in eyeshadow formulas, you might find yourself wanting to be an artist and mix a few colors to create the perfect green hue.

NYX Foil Play in Digital Glitch

NYX Professional Makeup Foil Play Cream Pigment - Digital Glitch $8.00

NYX Foil Play in Hunty

NYX Professional Makeup Foil Play Cream Pigment - Hunty $8.00

Lime Crime Diamond Dew - Dragon $20.00

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Floating Lime Eyeliner

Best Green Eyeshadows Lime Floating Eyeliner Shay Mitchell — @shaymitchell

While it's not necessarily eyeshadow, we couldn't help but include this stunner created by makeup artist Ash K. Holm on Shay Mitchell. Reach for your limiest of lime eyeliners and drag the pigment across the crease to create a floating liner and connect to a classic cat-eye along the lash line.

danessa myricks

Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Eyeliner - Waterproof Cushion Color - Electric Sun $15.00

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Aquamarine Dreams

Best Green Eyeshadows Aquamarine Leigh-Anne Pinnock — Getty Images

Complement an aqua lid with shimmering teal shadows along the undereye. Leigh-Anne Pinnock's blue-green combo gives her deep brown eyes added dimension and accentuation. Choose a warmer shade to blend out any harsh edges.

NARS single eyeshadow in Ganges

NARS Single Eyeshadow - Ganges $19.00

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Disney Princess

Ryley Isaac pulled inspiration from none other than Disney's Princess Tiana, and she's looking ever the royal beauty. Isaac begins by placing the shade "B1" from Anastasia's Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 2 ($60) all over the lid. Next, she's using Huda Beauty's Matte & Metal Melted Shadows ($25) in "Minted & Dinero" and "V-I-Pink & Million Dollar Deals": "Dinero" on the lid and "V-I-Pink" along the undereye.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 2

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 2 $60.00

Huda Beauty Matte & Metal Melted Shadows in Minted & Dinero

Huda Beauty Matte & Metal Melted Shadows - Minted & Dinero $25.00

huda pink

Huda Beauty Matte & Metal Melted Shadows - V-I-Pink & Million Dollar Deals $25.00

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Lime Wash

Best Green Eyeshadows Lime Emma Stone — Getty Images

This beautiful lime green shadow on Emma Stone is the perfect complement to her fair skin, as seen on the red carpet of the 56th New York Film Festival's opening night premiere of The Favourite. When working with a color so bright, you don't need to add a lot of competing colors—her soft rose blush and lip color are the perfect way to tie a trendy shadow look together for the ultimate chic appeal.

Revlon Colorstay Looks Book Eye Shadow Palettes - 910 Player $7.00

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Electric Lines

Best Green Eyeshadows Electric — @micaelaverrelien

Makeup artist Daria Riabova created an energetic aqua moment on Micaéla Verrelien. To recreate the look, run a teal eyeliner pencil along your upper and lower lashlines (including the waterline here) and gently smudge outward.

NYX Professional Makeup Vivid Bright Eyeliner

NYX Professional Makeup Pride Edition Vivid Bright Eyeliner -Aqua Green $6.00

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Dewy Wings

Glossy mint wings with a dewy highlight give the face a fresh and healthy glow. The Danessa Myricks Waterproof Cream Palette in Vivid ($36) can be used on the eyes, cheeks, and lids. Place the shade "Kiwi" on the lids and blend any combo of the four pink pigments for your cheek stain.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Waterproof Cream Palette

Danessa Myricks Beauty Waterproof Cream Palette - Vivid $36.00

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Graphic Cat Eye

Best Green Eyeshadows Graphic Cat Eye Adriana Lima — Getty Images

Makeup Artist Patrick Ta, whose looks have certainly dominated Instagram, created a sharp-edged winged liner with green glitter accents on Adriana Lima, putting a refreshing twist on the classic makeup look. The touch of green adds just the right amount of glam when you're wanting to make a statement for a special event.

Lemonhead Sea Punk Space Jam $28.00

Benefit Roller Liner $22.00

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Neon Shock

Best Green Eyeshadows Neon Alison Brie — Getty Images

This glowing pop of green neon on Alison Brie is not lost on anyone; the bright tone is striking and memorable, which is exactly what we want our makeup to be, right? Kind of makes you want to immediately start buying everything in neon and go for it. Since the neon hue is the main focal point here, you don't have to do much else to tie this look together.

Nyx Vivid Brights Crème Color $10.00

Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer Crème $27.00

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Jade Lids

In the words of Selena Gomez, we can't get enough of this metallic golden green eyeshadow look created by makeup artist Hung Vanngo. The airy feel of it all just makes us want to wear colored eyeshadow every day, hoping we gleam and glisten in the sunlight just like her. To re-create this eyeshadow look, simply apply primer on the lid and follow up with your green shadow of choice blending outward in an upright way to lift the shadow in the outer corners, creating a winged-like effect.

Lime Crime Venus XL 2 Pressed Powder Eyeshadow Palette $58.00

Try colors "Myth," "Sage," "Laurel," "Ivy," "Obscure," and "Locust" from this palette for a beautiful variation of greens.

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Gilded Emerald

Best Green Eyeshadows Emerald Gold — @sydneyjharper

We can't stop obsessing over this masterpiece by Nikki Wolff. A sunny gold nestled between jewel-toned green is precisely placed just above and below the iris, mimicking and highlighting the glowy golden brown and hazel-green of Sydney Harper's eyes.

Huda Beauty Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette - Emerald $27.00

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Punchy Pigment

This bold eyeshadow pigment is a stunning complement to deep skin tones. The electric green shade swoops into an elegant cat-eye, while mesmerizing emerald tones frame the undereye. A dusting of shimmering green highlight in the inner corners brightens the eye and pulls together the look of smoldering poison ivy.

Neon eyeshadow palette

YMH Beaute 9 Color Bright Eye Makeup Palette $12.00

Try the shade "Reflection" in the YMH Beaute palette from Amazon.

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Watermelon Eyes

Best Green Eyeshadows Watermelon Kylie Jenner — @kyliejenner

Makeup artist Ariel Tejada is constantly delivering iconic looks via Kylie Jenner's face and this watermelon-themed concoction is no exception. The juxtaposition of the shimmery light green on the lid with a deeper sage in the crease reminds us of the fruit's swirly green rind. Line the undereye with an electric fuchsia for a look reminiscent of the quintessential summertime snack.

Anastasia Eyeshadow Single

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Single - Emerald $12.00

Nars single eyeshadow

NARS Single Eyeshadow - Matcha $19.00

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Keep to the Corners

Best Green Eyeshadows Corners — @alxcext

Not keen to rock a full lid of green? A stroke just at the inner corners makes these brown eyes pop. Confining your bright hues to smaller areas allows you to keep your lids a more neutral shade, perfect for those only looking to dip their toes in the world of neon shadows.

pistachio

BH Cosmetics Pistachio - 8 Color Shadow Palette $18.00

Try the shade "Soft Serve" from BH Cosmetics' Pistachio - 8 Color Shadow Palette.

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Fairy Vibes

Best Green Eyeshadows Fairy — @carmen.solomons

Nikki Wolff is giving us all the ethereal vibes with this look. The blend of teal, fresh green, and lime yellow in all the right places is topped with a perfect dusting of sparkle. Wear with a peach blush and understated lip to let your lids speak for themselves.

mint to be

ColourPop Mint to Be $14.00

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Green Silk

Best Green Eyeshadows Silky La La Anthony — Getty Images

La La Anthony's emerald eyes look every bit as silky as the top she wore across the red carpet for the Starz Power fifth season premiere in 2018. For a sultry look, go a little extra with the undereye shadows and whisk it out into a subtle cat-eye.

Stila Vivid & Vibrant Eye Shadow Duo in Jade

Stila Vivid & Vibrant Eye Shadow Duo $20.00

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Vivid and Regal

Best Green Eyeshadows Regal — Getty Images

Choose greens with flecks of gold and feel all the royal vibes that come with it. This vibrant lid is paired with a stately and bold black lower liner.

Mac Eye Shadow in New Crop

Mac Eye Shadow - New Crop $19.00

Mac Eye Shadow in Steamy

Mac Eye Shadow - Steamy $19.00

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Smoky Metallic

Best Green Eyeshadows Smoky Metallic Alessandra Ambrosio — Getty Images

Make like Alessandra Ambrosio and get smoky with some deep chromatic teals. "Blue Honey" and "Royal Jelly" from the Kylie Cosmetics Blue Honey Palette ($42) is the perfect mix of metallics and seafoam green. We love how this color combo makes bright brown eyes shine—just like honey.

Kylie Cosmetics The Blue Honey Palette

Kylie Cosmetics The Blue Honey Palette $45.00

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Pastel Peridot

Best Green Eyeshadows Pastel Keke Palmer — Getty Images

Swap the inner corner highlight with a light dusting of pale green to brighten up a charcoal lid while keeping your pigment understated. Try pairing shades "Peridot" and "Siren" from Ohii's Magic Hour Shadow Palette ($24).

ohii Magic Hour Shadow Palette

Ohii Magic Hour Shadow Palette $24.00

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Pop of Green

Best Green Eyeshadows Pop Hailey Bieber — @haileybieber

A demure touch of green nestled at the center of the lid is all it takes to elevate this blue eyeshadow look created by Nikki Wolff on Hailey Bieber. Bonus—the placement of the yellow-green just above the iris brings out the greenish-gold flecks in brown and hazel eyes.

Stila Double Dip in Mint Julep

Stila Double Dip Suede Shade & Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow - Mint Julep $24.00

Stila Double Dip Suede Shade in Beach Wave

Stila Double Dip Suede Shade & Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow - Beach Wave $24.00

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Smoky Greens

Best Green Eyeshadows Smoky Zendaya — Getty Images

Get smoky with an ascension from light to dark shades as you go up the lid, but swap the classic smoky eye grays with hunter green, bright jade, and frosty chartreuse for the inner corners.

nyx

NYX Professional Makeup Prismatic Shadows - Glass Slipper $6.00

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in Zodiac

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow - Zodiac $22.00

NARS Single Eyeshadow in Night Porter

NARS Cosmetics Single Eyeshadow - Night Porter $20.00

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Dark and Matte

Best Green Eyeshadows Dark Matte — @kali.ledger

We have concluded that there are endless ways to wear emerald eyeshadow and this deep, matte take is just so striking. There's nothing too fancy here—and this solid color approach proves you don't need to blend five different shades to pull off bold green lids.

anastasia beverly hills

Anastasia Beverly Hills Emerald $12.00

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Green Rainbow

Create a colorful transition from blue at the outer edges to yellow at the inner corners. If we're talking green, we have to pay homage to its two primary parents, right? And how beautiful is the resulting rainbow?

KVD Vegan Beauty Vegan Love Eyeshadow Palette

KVD Vegan Beauty Vegan Love Eyeshadow Palette $43.00 $22.00

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Cool-Toned Glitter

Best Green Eyeshadows Cool Glitter Lucy Hale — Getty Images

Lucy Hale's hazel peepers were dazzling a little extra at the 2018 FOX Teen Choice Awards thanks to some shimmery aqua shadows. Her rendition boasts tones of silver, giving the look an almost smoky feel.

Kiko Milano Water Eyeshadow in Smerald Green

Kiko Milano Water Eyeshadow - Smerald Green $4.00

e.l.f. Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow - Mermaid Shimmy $5.00

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