The desire for wide, awake eyes is universal. Whether you’re aiming for a subtle enhancement or a dramatic, doe-eyed look, makeup can be a powerful tool to achieve your desired effect.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR EYES LOOK BIGGER IN 6 EASY STEPS
Here are some expert tips and tricks to make your eyes appear larger:
1. Master the Art of Eyeliner
Wing it wisely: A well-placed winged eyeliner can dramatically open up the eyes. Start with a thin line at the inner corner and gradually thicken it towards the outer corner, creating a subtle wing.
Tightline your upper lids: Applying eyeliner to your upper lash line can make your lashes appear fuller and your eyes appear larger.
Skip the lower lash line (Sometimes): While lining your lower lash line can add definition, it can also make your eyes appear smaller. Experiment with lining only the outer third of your lower lash line or skipping it altogether.
Embrace nude liner: Lining your waterline with a nude or flesh-toned eyeliner can create the illusion of wider eyes.
2. Harness the Power of Shadows
Lighten up the inner corners: Applying a shimmery white or champagne eyeshadow to the inner corners of your eyes can instantly brighten and open them up.
Create a gradient effect: Use light, shimmery shades on the inner corners and gradually deepen the color towards the outer corners to create a subtle gradient effect.
Define the crease: Blending a slightly darker shade of eyeshadow into your crease can add dimension and definition to your eyes.
3. Lash Love
Curl those lashes: Curling your lashes is a game-changer. It instantly opens up the eyes and makes them appear more awake.
Mascara magic: Apply mascara to both your upper and lower lashes. Focus on lifting and lengthening your lashes for maximum impact.
Consider false lashes: For a dramatic effect, try applying false lashes to the outer corners of your eyes.
4. Highlight and Conceal
Brighten the under-eye area: Apply a concealer that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone to the under-eye area to brighten and minimize the appearance of dark circles.
Highlight the brow bone: Applying a touch of shimmery highlighter to your brow bone can lift and open up the eyes.
5. Don’t Forget the Brows
Well-groomed brows: Well-defined, groomed eyebrows can significantly impact the appearance of your eyes.
Fill sparingly: Fill in any sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder, but avoid over-plucking or over-filling your brows.
6. Embrace the Power of False Lashes (Strategically)
Outer corner focus: If you’re hesitant to wear full lashes, try applying individual lashes or small clusters of lashes to the outer corners of your eyes for a subtle enhancement.