18 Eyeshadow and Lipstick Pairings That Make a Case for Mix-and-Match Makeup

Matching your lipstick to your eyeshadow or pairing neutral eyes with a neutral lip is a foolproof way to ensure that your makeup always looks cohesive. It’s a fail-safe formula but it’s very limiting. Playing with color allows you to highlight your features like your skin tone or the color of your eyes.

Ultimately, there is a time and a place for monochrome makeup and there is a time and place for colorful eyeshadow and lipstick of a different hue. The latter doesn’t always have to feel like a bold move, especially when you pick complementary colors. So, keep reading as we share the best eye and lip pairings that prove your eyeshadow and lipstick don’t always have to match.

18 Eyeshadow and Lipstick Pairings to Try

Pairing your eyeshadow with a contrasting shade of lipstick is a great way to experiment with color and test out new trends. Below, find 18 of the best eyeshadow and lipstick pairings.

1. Copper Eyeshadow and Bordeaux Lipstick

For a face of fall-approved hues, dust a shimmery, copper eyeshadow onto your lids, then swipe a deep, wine-colored lipstick across your pout. The contrasting jewel tones are gorgeous for a night-out makeup look and the copper eyeshadow is a great way to enhance green eyes.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Metallics Eye Shadow in Brass Knuckles and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Color in Mesmerizing Merlot

2. Green Eyeshadow and Nude Lipstick

Break out the green eyeshadow and wear it alongside a nude lip so that your emerald eyes can be the star of the show. Green eyeshadow is a great complement for brown eyes and the rich shade can be done in bold emerald hues or more neutral, olive green tones.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Golden Emerald and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Extreme

3. Bronze Eyeshadow and Coral Lipstick

Bronze eyeshadow will never fail — it looks absolutely stunning on lids and especially with green eyes. Coral lipstick is a complementary and equally trendy hue, so pair the two together for a gorgeous, makeup look that can take you from day-to-night with ease.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Boudoir Charm and L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract in Luminous Coral

4. Pastel Pink Eyeshadow and Red Lipstick

This vibrant, on-trend pairing combines softer, pastel eyeshadow with classic red lips for an ultra-feminine look. It incorporates color but does so without feeling too bold or deviating from your go-to makeup look. 

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Avenue des Roses and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Reds Of Worth Satin Lipstick With Saturated Color in Successful Red 

5. Violet Eyeshadow and Berry Lipstick

Purple makeup is trending (we love the purple blush trend) and one of the many ways to wear purple is on your lids or on the lips. Combining two different shades of purple offers the versatility of monochrome makeup with an enhanced pop of color. Sport a berry-toned lipstick with a vibrant shade of violet eyeshadow for a standout makeup look.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Violet Armour and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Exuberant

6. Silver Eyeshadow and Fuchsia Lipstick

Shimmering silver eyeshadow with a vivid pop of pink lipstick is sure to highlight your lids and pout, simultaneously. Both shades are eye-catching on their own, but the combination of the two gives your makeup a daring twist that is worthy of compliments.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Metallics Eye Shadow in Aluminum Foil and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Matte Gloss in Fuchsia Amnesia 

7. Gold Eyeshadow and Matte Red Lipstick

The classic red lip has met its match with a glimmering shade of yellow-gold eyeshadow. Alone, both have a certain wow factor and together, this look is perfect for a night out or a holiday party, thanks to its festive charm.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in Crown Gold and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipstick in Matte-Traction Red

8. Deep Brown Eyeshadow and Peach Lipstick

A shimmery, brown shade of eyeshadow flatters everyone. Pair it with a peach-hued lipstick for a wearable, day-to-night makeup look that spotlights color with shimmer and shine.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in Royal Onyx and L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Signature Shiny Lip Stain Lipstick in Be Determined

9. Taupe Eyeshadow and Red-Orange Lipstick

Another fall-friendly color palette to fawn over — taupe eyeshadow and red-orange lipstick. Pairing your neutral eyeshadow with a red-orange lipstick is a gorgeous and ultra-wearable combo that makes your lips the star of the show.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow in Pain Au Chocolate and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Volcanic

10. Burnt Orange Eyeshadow and Glossy, Pink Lipstick

Fiery, burnt orange eyeshadow is a gorgeous hue that beautifully highlights blue eyes. Pair it with a glossy, nude-pink lipstick to provide a subtle pop of color that gives a your-lips-but-better look.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in Precious Lava and L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract in Mulberry Bliss

11. Navy Blue Eyeshadow and Nude-Pink Lipstick

When sporting a bold hue on your lids, such as deep, navy blue, subtle, nude-pink lips help to balance out the look. Consider it a fresh upgrade for the smokey eye and nude lip that many of us keep in our makeup rotation for a night-out look.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Avant Garde Azure and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Les Nus by Colour Riche Intense Nude Lipstick in Nu Impertinent

12. Rose Gold Eyeshadow and Burnt Red Lipstick

Metallic rose gold tones offer a gilded glow that brightens the lids. Pair your shimmering rose gold eyeshadow with a burnt red, vampy lipstick for an alluring combo of trendy, rich colors.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in Rose Gem and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Reds Of Worth Satin Lipstick With Saturated Color in Hopeful Red

13. Frosted Blue Eyeshadow and Light Pink Lipstick

For a makeup look that’s reminiscent of ‘60s glam, pair frosted blue eyeshadow with a soft, light pink lip. The softer nature of both hues will allow you to rock a colorful makeup look that feels wearable and nostalgic. 

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow in Argentic and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Ballerina Shoes

14.  White Eyeshadow and Cocoa Lipstick

Rock a rich, chocolate lip color with a subtle, white eyeshadow for a sophisticated makeup look that is sure to define and brighten your features. With patience and a little blending, white eyeshadow is a great way to fake a wide-awake gaze.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow in Petite Perle and L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Makeup Luminous Hydrating Lipstick + Nourishing Serum in Brilliant Brown

15. Lilac Eyeshadow and Coral Lipstick

A soft, opaque shade of lilac eyeshadow is a great way to brighten the eyes. When paired with a bold shade of coral lipstick, these two complementary shades prove that playing with color is well worth the risk. 

Try: L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in Amethyst Quartz and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Shine Lipstick in Glossy Fawn

16. Turquoise Eyeshadow and Rosy Lipstick

Turquoise eyeshadow is not a shade we see often so know that it will capture everyone’s attention in the best way. To keep your eyes at the center of your look, we recommend pairing  your turquoise lids with a muted, rosy shade of lipstick. 

Try: L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Endless Sea and L’Oréal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract in Blush Fantasy

17. Gray Eyeshadow and Brown Lipstick

Matte gray eyeshadow with brown lipstick are a gorgeous play on our beloved neutrals. The two colors work together to effortlessly define your features while serving an element of smokey makeup that many of us gravitate towards.

Try: L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Silver Couture and L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Lipstick in Bittersweet

18. Gunmetal Eyeshadow and Greige Lipstick

Shimmering gunmetal shadow makes an edgy statement when paired with a gray-purple shade of lipstick. Whether you prefer the edgy stylings of punk makeup, or have a penchant for cool-toned makeup, this look is sure to flatter. 

Try: L’Oréal Paris Infallible Metallics Eye Shadow in Caged and L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Silvertone

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Edited by: Reece Andavolgyi, Photo credit: Emily, IG/@glittergoblin__, Design credit: Sarah Duvivier