Have you ever had an experience where you've absolutely loved a certain eye shadow colour, yet once on your face it just doesn't look right and you land up having a bad make-up day because of it?
 
Chances are it's just not your shade, no matter how much you love it. Don't stress - there's a simple trick MUA's use to choose the best eyeshadow that will make your eyes really pop.
 
You can't say 'make up artist' without the word 'artist' and so we're returning to what we learned in art class about the colour wheel. Think about colour correcting concealers, where we use opposite colours to cancel out unwanted colour like green on red blemishes or yellow on blue under-eye bags.
 
Related: Insider Secrets on How to Use Colour Correcting Concealers
 
By using these opposite colours, you can also enhance the natural colour of your eye and really bring it to life. It's so simple but it works every time; look for the opposite colour to the colour of your eyes on the colour wheel and you will find your best and most flattering eye statement yet.
 
One little tip to make your life easier: if you ever want to stray away from your eyes' complementary colour then go for purple. Purple is the most universally flattering shade for all eyes; just be sure to choose one in a shade that complements your skin’s undertones.
 
Here's your cheat sheet.