Are you always hiding behind nude tones? But do you secretly admire bold colors? This summer, experiment with bright eyeshadows and dazzling palettes and break your inhibitions with a new look every time because bright is bold and definitely beautiful. 

To guide you with the latest eyeshadow trends, here are a few bold eyeshadow summer colors and patterns influencers swear by.

Emerald Green was Pantone’s color choice for 2013. This beautiful shade of green, however, refuses to leave the spotlight even seven years after the color institute brought it to our attention. Named after the gemstone that carries a vibrant green color, emerald is the perfect shade to spice up your look for summer and all year round. From fashion-forward gals to makeup and hair enthusiasts, almost everyone loves this rich hue. If you want to energize your look during the hot season, we suggest you try some of the tropical emerald green makeup looks we collected from our favorite makeup artists and beauty gurus alike.

Named after the precious gemstone, emerald green is a bright and vivid, yet rich tone of green. Like all greens, emerald is made by mixing shades of blue and yellow. Playing with the green/yellow ratio you can create a brighter or deeper look. When doing emerald green makeup, feel free to pair this shade with the primary colors that compose it. When in doubt, always think of the colors that compose the secondary and tertiary tones. Those colors will work well together, creating a harmonious makeup look. However, don’t limit yourself to these color combinations. Using colors that are opposite on the color wheel will create a striking contrast and give you a more dramatic look. So, pick the color palette depending on the aesthetic you’re after for your emerald green makeup look. Below, we gathered some of the prettiest emerald green makeup looks to get your inspiration going.

The lively, rich and lush green tone that once Pantone called Color of the Year, is now back on-trend. Emerald green might have come back into the spotlight due to the tremendous fame it’s pastel sister has achieved lately. While the boldest makeup enthusiasts are out there trying bright mint green makeup looks, emerald green is embraced by those who love darker glam. As an earthy tone, emerald green is a great alternative to your go-to brown glam. We gathered ten emerald green makeup looks to show you the versatility of this hue.

As the leaves turn gold, makeup gurus are taking inspiration from Mother Nature’s spring greenery. Pantone’s Color of the Year 2013 Emerald is trending again thanks to beauty gurus who like to protest the moody weather with stunning green makeup looks. Pinterest searches for “emerald green makeup looks” have dramatically increased this season, indicating that as much as we love fall, we tend to get nostalgic as the seasons change. The emerald green makeup trend comes right in time when we are surrounded by the autumnal colors of yellow, orange and red. Flip through this article to see how to incorporate this bold color into your beauty routine.

The holiday season is a great excuse to be just a little bit “extra” with your eye makeup.