Alcon AIR OPTIX® COLORS has joined forces with celebrity make-up artist Allan Avendaño to provide make-up lovers with tips for accentuating and enhancing their eyes, similar to the tricks he uses on his A-list celebrity clientele. If you haven’t heard of them, AIR OPTIX® COLORS are the latest monthly-replacement color contact lenses available in nine natural-looking shades, ranging from subtle (Pure Hazel, Blue, Green, Gray and Brown) to vibrant (Brilliant Blue, Gemstone Green, Honey and Sterling Gray).
Color contact lenses are the most recent trend to be spotted on the red carpet. Beauty icons such as Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens have been seen sporting similar lenses that enhance the natural beauty of their eyes.
Allan Avendano celebrity make-up artist teams up with AIR OPTIX® COLORS
Allan hopes to encourage fans to play with their look with color through his partnership with AIR OPTIX® COLORS this year. “I’m always encouraging my clients to highlight their best features with color and AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses really takes your eyes to a whole new level.”
Whether you’re a make-up aficionado or simply looking to play with your look, Allan has provided red-carpet worthy tips on pairing the perfect shade of eyeshadow with every eye color:
Allan Avendano celebrity make-up artist teams up with AIR OPTIX® COLORS
Allan Avendano celebrity make-up artist teams up with AIR OPTIX® COLORS
For Sterling Gray and Gray eyes:
- Cooler tones such as navy or dark gray add a great contrast, and similarly, dark brown shades or smoky tones also do a good job in bringing out gray eyes.
For Gemstone Green and Green eyes:
- Purple or a deep plum shadow can really bring out the hues in green eyes and make them look instantly lighter and brighter.
For Brilliant Blue and Blue eyes:
- Stick to colors that are more neutral such as grays or browns, as they tend to complement the blue eye color instead of distracting from it.
For Pure Hazel, Honey and Brown eyes:
- Honey and Brown tones have a wide range of color options when it comes to eye shadow. Having a darker eye-color, and since brown is already neutral, you can use any hue to make them pop. Allan’s favorite is adding peach or purple tones.
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About Allan Avendano
Allan solidified his makeup skills as a freelance artist for MAC cosmetics for 3 years before moving on to work with young Hollywood’s elite on their red carpet looks, fashion & beauty editorials, advertising campaigns for major fashion brands and television projects for networks including: TV Guide, E!, Animal Planet, MTV, VH1, Bravo and FOX, eventually garnering a 2014 Emmy Award nomination for his work on host Cat Deeley and the cast of So You Think Dance, Season 10.
