To consider brown eyes as “boring” has never been a more out-of-date mentality—the decadent, earthy hue might just be arising as the belle of the ball. Add to that the amber undertones of a burgundy undereye, and the brown eye arrives with a whole new edge, without drawing away from the natural richness of the hue.
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Finding subtle ways to play with what has historically been a straightforward routine for brown-eyed make-up wearers has hit a revival as of late: see the revival of the Devon Aoki look, or blue mascara to contrast the deepness of the hue.
The beauty scene, too, has been much more playful as of late—with sky blue shimmers seen on Zendaya’s Spiderman press run, statement pop-pink inner corners and cheekbone highlights, and even metallic lips on the fall/winter 2026 haute couture runways. Even for the everyday look; soft-matte, cloud lips, layered blushes and the undereye flush have been trends to watch.
The burgundy tightline proves no different. An off-shoot of the K-beauty smudge eyeliner and Charli XCX’s partygirl era, the reddish-brown hue draws out the natural undertones of brown eyes, producing a sultry look that isn’t only simple and quick to apply, but can be a serious gamechanger for your beauty beat when you’re shifting from your day job to drinks after hours.
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If you find yourself intrigued, don’t fret—we certainly wouldn’t leave you hanging. Here are Vogue Singapore’s beauty team’s favourite picks—be it handy pencil liners to eyeshadow palettes for a softer touch—to perk up your peepers with a touch of burgundy.
