How to Create Big Eyes With Makeup

Applying eye makeup properly is not just about getting ready for a night on the town or a day at work, but it can actually enhance and maximize your features. Many women long to make their eyes look bigger and better, because studies have attributed large eyes as a sign of beauty and femininity in females. Learn how to make your eyes wide and beautiful with these simple makeup tricks…

Things You'll Need

• Facial primer or flesh toned concealer.
• Eyeliner that is soft and easy to use.
• Mascara in a lengthening formula.
• Mascara in a thickening formula (optional.)

Instructions

How To Apply

1. Set the base for your eye makeup by applying a sheer facial primer or concealer to the eyelid area to create a clean canvas. Next, choose an eye pencil or eyeliner that is easy to handle and goes smoothly onto the eye area. Try to play with colors by using deep black or brown for nighttime looks, smoky grey or plum for a softer feel, or beige or blue for daytime appeal.

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   Take the gently sharpened eyeliner and carefully trace the inside rim of your upper eyelashes (being careful of the eye area). After tracing the underside of your upper eyelashes, carefully dot the eyeliner between eyelashes and create a line on top of the outermost half of your eyelid only. Your goal is to blend a line directly into your eyelashes and not a thick line on your eyelid (which will make eyes appear smaller).

3. After tracing your upper lashes, carefully take the eyeliner and trace inside your lower lash line and connect at the inner corners of your eye. Typical eyeliner regimens recommend tracing around the eye perimeter, but lining inside of the eye actually makes their shape stand out more.

4. 

   After applying eyeliner, choose two forms of mascara to create the appearance of huge eyes, such as a lengthening formula and a thickening formula. Only apply mascara to your top eyelashes, which will open up the entire eye area. Gently wiggle the lengthening brand deep into the roots of your eyelashes and stroke upwards. Reapply multiple coats brushing from root to tip of lashes, until they are evenly coated and appear longer.

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   Avoid clumps by wiping any accesses mascara off from the thickening formula, and gently apply from root-to-tip directly after the first brand. However, make sure to only apply mascara to the outer corner of your top eyelashes, until the outer eyelashes appear longer and create a widening or cat-like effect.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep a small eyebrow or eyelash comb nearby to sweep away clumps when applying mascara.

• To create a more subtle or daytime effect, use only one kind of mascara, apply to entire upper eyelashes once and then add additional coats to the outside eyelashes.

• When lining the inside of eyelids, make sure to sit down or rest your elbow on a firm surface to avoid accidentally poking your eye.

• If irritation occurs from eye makeup, discontinue use immediately and seek out other brands or formulas.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish