How to Create Brighter Eyes
We have all had days where we wake up and our eyes look tired and swollen with dark circles underneath. Without going to a fancy spa or taking a long vacation, there is a simple way to brighten our eyes by using a bit of makeup. Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to creating larger, brighter eyes. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Bare Escentuals Glimmer Shadow in Sunshine and Opal
- Large eye-shadow brush
- Max Factor Kohl Pencil in White
- Liquid eyeliner in your regular color
- Eyelash curler
- Mascara
- Q-tips
Instructions
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Line the lower rims of your eye with Max Factor Kohl Pencil in white. Go from the outer corners all the way to the inner corners by the tear ducts.
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Using a Q-tip, soften the white lines and remove any extra white specks that may have landed on your lower lashes.
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Using the large eye-shadow brush, apply Bare Escentuals Glimmer Shadow in Sunshine all over your eyelids.
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With the same brush, apply Bare Escentuals Glimmer Shadow in Opal on your brow bones. Blend the two eye-shadow colors well.
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With a Q-tip, apply the Opal shadow around your tear ducts, outlining the inner parts of your eyes.
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Apply very thin lines on your upper eyelids with the liquid eyeliner.
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Curl your lashes with the eyelash curler, and apply mascara to both the upper and lower lashes.
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Tips & Warnings
White eyeliner is very intense. If you prefer a softer look, use a pearl-colored eyeliner.
Carefully separate your eyelashes and make sure they don't clump from the mascara. This will help to make your eyes look even larger and brighter.
Resources
- Photo Credit sxc.hu/adyna
