14 Stunning Eyeshadow and Lip Colors to Wear Together

From colorful eyeshadow, black smokey eyes, and graphic eyeliner to dark or bold red lips and glowing nudes, there's nothing more fun than mixing and matching products to invent new eyeshadow and lipstick combos. While makeup experimentation has no right or wrong, some looks may speak more to your aesthetic. Do you prefer classic, yet oh-so-simple eyeshadow looks? How do you feel about the latest beauty trends like 'Dark Ballerina' or cinnamon makeup? Whatever the case may be, digging deep into your makeup bag and figuring out everything you can pair together will help you discover different ways to use our current products and inspire you to try new ones.

Meet the Expert

Valeria Ferreira is a celebrity makeup artist based in London. Her clients include Victoria Beckham, Lily James, and Vanessa Kirby, among others.

Feel overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out which colors work best together? Professional makeup artist Valeria Ferreira, recommends her strategy of looking for inspiration and reassurance on color choices in "art, nature, and fashion." While it may seem daunting to some, there's no reason to worry—we've got you covered. Keep scrolling to see some great eyeshadow and lipstick pairings to put on your face right now.

Shimmery Silver and Fuschia

Actress Gemma Chan rocks a soft silver eyeshadow and a bright fuchsia lip. These two colors can be worn all year round, no matter the season, which is great news for anyone who doesn't want to change their appearance often. Not to mention, fuschia lipstick looks great in both matte and shiny formulas, so depending on your mood, you can try both finishes and see which one you prefer to wear more frequently. Ferreira loves the idea of "super-matte, bold fuchsia lips, and a silvery lid—boom!"

Byrdie Tip

Try silver and fuschia as a refreshing, cool-toned alternative to the typical gold-eye-and-red-lip combo you see at holiday gatherings and other parties.

Lilac and Bubblegum Pink

A soft lilac or even violet eyeshadow paired with bubblegum pink lipstick creates a beautiful contrast—especially when paired with equally pink cheeks. The bold punch of the Barbiecore lip color doesn't compete with the eyeshadow, and both colors come together to create something chic and playful.

Chocolate Brown and Pinky-Nude

"This is a classic combo and a super-safe palette. You can’t go wrong with this combination!" assures Ferreira. The chocolate shadow can be as simple as you want; all you need to do is blend a light wash of color over the lids like Blanca Padilla wears above, and if you want to intensify this, you can increase the color by applying more. Pinky-nude lipstick is a staple shade found in almost every makeup bag and wears well with other shadow colors if you want to test it out with other palettes.

Smoky Gray and Deep Berry

A decadent duo, deep smoky gray shadow, and berry lipstick are always a win in our book. Whether you want a bold berry lip or more of a stain-like finish, either one will work with the gray color since it has so much depth already. "I love the Onyx Lid Lustre by Victoria Beckham Beauty," recommends Ferriera. "It's slightly metallic, has a sparkle to it, and has great longevity." This combo is one of actress Kerry Washington's red-carpet staples.

Copper and True Red

"When I think of this look, I have images of icons such as Cindy Crawford, Salma Hayek, and Eva Mendez," says Ferriera. If there's any eyeshadow combo to make eyes stand out and teeth whiter, this one's it. Copper eyeshadow brightens the whites of the eyes and brings out eye color, giving them an extra sparkle. A blue-red lipstick is a surefire way to brighten up your smile. What's better than that?

Champagne and Plum

Take a cue from festive, holiday-season makeup by incorporating shimmery champagne eyeshadow paired with deep plum lipstick in your makeup arsenal year-round. Mix and match product finishes to make this look shine—think, glitter eyeshadow and matte lipsticks, shimmery eyeshadow and lip gloss.

Taupe and Dusty Rose

Pair your neutral eyeshadow look with dusty rose lipstick for a combo you'll love wearing during the day. The soft taupe on the lids gives just a light wash of color, while rose lipstick adds a natural, glowy finish to the lips.

Light Brown and Mocha

Exploring shades in the same color family is an easy way to play with the monochromatic trend. To get Lori Harvey's brown-on-brown look, choose a mocha-hued lipstick before going in with a wash of eyeshadow a few shades lighter than the lip product.

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Peach and Fire Red

A little sweet, a little spicy, peach eyeshadow, and fire red lipstick is a hot combo that certainly brings the heat. Want to take an extra step? Match your textures: keep everything matte, as actress Lilly Collins did here, or add a little gloss on top of lids and lips if you want a patent leather shine. "This is a more daring combination," says Ferriera. "I imagine the eyeshadow to be a light peach with a touch of pink and the lips to be the star of the look."

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Emerald and Peachy Nude

From emerald tones to deep, hunter green—this is the dynamite color duo that keeps on giving us all the reasons to wear it. Whether you opt for matte or shimmery shadows, either one will work with the lipstick color. Play around wearing the green as an eyeliner, a lid color, or even create a smoky eye with it, as actress Kat Graham has here. The options are endless, and you'll have so much fun with all the different results.

Byrdie Tip

If you're going for a strong eye, it's a good idea to have more than one shade of your desired color on hand. "When I am creating a strong eye makeup look, I tend to team my eyeshadows," says Ferriera. "I layer shades and tones to create depth and richness."

Navy Blue and Mauve

Whether you're using navy blue eyeshadow as a liner or an all-over lid color, pairing it with mauve lipstick is such a win, you'll be reaching for this combo often. Queen of the editorial eye, Tessa Thompson reaches for this duo often, seen above with a sheer wash of iridescent navy shadow and a soft, shimmering mauve lip.

Byrdie Tip

A good tip to remember if you're wearing the shadow as a liner is to wet an angled eyeliner brush first before applying the shadow. It will intensify the color payoff and make the shadow last longer.

Smoky Black and Beige Nude

Blend the smoky black eyeshadow to your heart's content for maximum drama on the eyes; the more drama, the better! Keep the edge on the eyes and leave just enough to the lips with a soft, beige nude lipstick to seal it all in place. Is there a better example of how to wear this stunning duo than the glamorous J.Lo? We submit that there is not.

Pastel Blue and Soft Coral

Pastel colors are just as soothing as they are pretty. Pairing a soft pastel blue shadow with a coral lip (you can opt for sheer or bold coverage) is a happy color combo that is a serious vibe; actress and model Laura Harrier provides us with plenty of proof of that. Ferriera says, "glossy all the way!" for the lips on this look.

Rust and Baby Pink

Rust-colored eyeshadow might not be the first hue that comes to mind, but it can make any eye color stand out, which is one of the reasons why it's so special. When worn with delicate baby pink lipstick, it makes it even that more noticeable—just look at how it makes Demi Lovato's eyes really pop. "A rust eyeshadow will most certainly be the star of this look," says Ferriera. "I feel the pink on the lip should have some kind of beige-taupe undertone." This color combo can be worn from day to night and just might become your next favorite look when you discover how easy and well it wears.

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