Even themost conservativecultures have to allow people to show their eyes so that let the light in.

Bearing all of that in mind, here are the most beautiful eyes in the world.

Do you fall into any of these categories?

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So to lock gazes with someone who had that phenotype would be a memorable experience.

That’s part of what madeElizabeth Taylorsuch a sought after beauty icon.

So what was the mechanism at work that made her eyes stand out from everyone else’s?

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And, of course, they all have deeply expressive and enviable eyes.

We’re here for it!

Shockingly blue eyes

“Pale Blue Eyes” by the The Velvet Underground.

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“Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who.

And, of course, “Blue Eyes” by Elton John.

Who wouldn’t want a stare as powerful as Daniel Radcliffe’s?

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So how is it that blue eyes came to be?

According toABC Science, scientists have several hypotheses, but there’s no consensus.

Others posit the theory that blue eyes were perceived to be more sexually attractive by hunter gatherer ladies.

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And yes, that’s also what Jane Seymour had going on inDr.

Quinn, Medicine Woman.

Finally, some answers!

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Some medications can also impact eye color.

On behalf of all of us who have nursed a crush onJesse Williams, thank you, genetics!

Few people would argue that it’s time to flip the script.

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Dark-skinned, dark-eyed beauty bloggers are also bringing in millions of YouTube hits, according toThe New York Times.

We are so glad to be here for this pivotal moment!

Super large eyes

Have you ever looked atZooey Deschaneland longed to have those giant peepers yourself?

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Or have you ever lost yourself in the sardonic-yet-sensual stare of Hugh Laurie?

“Their brains also need to be bigger to deal with the extra visual input.”

Ah, the mysteries of science.

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Her eyes are so fair that they appear almost lavender, and they are framed by ice-white lashes.

Have you ever seen such distinctive gazes?

But one thing is certain: They have some of the most beautiful eyes in the world.

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How many songs about blue eyes do you need, anyway?

So there’s every reason to celebrate the most common eye color out there.

So yes, that’s whyRihanna’s eyes always seem to be different colors!

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All hail the hazel!

There’s a good reason for that, given how beautiful those moss-colored sparklers can be.

So what makes green eyes green?

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And what happens when you mix yellow and blue, class?

That’s right you get green.

There’s Emma Stone’s beautiful big eyes, as well as Adele’s penetrating, green-eyed gaze.

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Amanda Seyfried andthe Olsen twinsalso boast jade eyes, showing the endless beauty our green-eyed friends possess.

There’s all kinds of magic going on in those stony irises.

There are perfectly good reasons that we find thick eyelashes appealing.

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For one, they’rea good indicator of overall health, as some diseases and conditions can cause lash loss.

Additionally, long eyelashes can make the eye look wider and can also make the gaze appear more dramatic.

Who doesn’t love having expressive eyes, you guys?

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If you need a tutorial, just look toCardi B she’s a bonafide lash master.

And if you’ve ever hadconjunctivitis, you know how awful it is to have your eyes turn pink.

It’s definitely not fun!