No two pairs of eyes are the same. They are as one-of-a-kind as the person peering out from behind them. They are not always easy to spot. However, there are some techniques that can make your eyes appear as big as a baby doll. These simple makeup tricks will have your eyes sparkling and glistening in no time.
Here are some tips to make your eyes stand out
Know where each type of makeup goes
For some, navigating all that eye makeup can be difficult, but this handy chart decodes where everything goes — right down to the tear duct.
Curl eyelashes to make your eyes look bigger
Using mascara to define your eyes is simple, but using a lash curler truly opens them up. Just be sure to use the curler before applying mascara, or you may end up pulling out your lashes.
For beautifully enhanced lashes, use two mascaras instead of one.
Use two formulas to make your lashes stand out: one for thickening and one for lengthening. Jiggle the thickening mascara brush at the base of your lashes to build fullness and fully cover the root, then apply the lengthening mascara from the middle to the tips, adding a little extra to the outer lashes for extra flare.
Disconnect your top and bottom liner to open your eyes.
Don't connect your top and bottom eyeliner if you want to make your eyes appear wider and more awake. Leaving a gap gives the impression that they are larger. Apply nude eyeliner as directed in tip #5 for the best brightening effect.
Find the best eyeliner color for your eyes.
Although black eyeliner is classic, if you really want to make your eyes stand out, use a color that complements your eyes. Feeling particularly daring? Choose a colorful mascara as well.
Use nude eyeliner to make your eyes appear more awake.
Apply a nude shade of eyeliner along your bottom waterline if you had a late night or simply want to make your eyes appear larger. Brightness in an instant!
Make your brows look like a pro.
Filling in your brows is a difficult task. Eddie Munster brows are the last thing you want. Instead, follow our simple tutorial — it's perfect for any beginner and comes directly from a professional makeup artist!
Using a white pencil, give your brows a quick lift.
If you want your eyes to appear more awake and your brows to appear more defined, apply a white eyeliner along your brow bone, then blend.
In between mascara coats, apply a layer of powder.
After applying your first coat of mascara, apply a light dusting of translucent powder to your lashes before applying a second coat. The powder adds length and volume to your lashes without making them clumpy.
To prevent eyeshadow fallout, use tape.
When you apply eyeshadow, you frequently end up with it on more than just your lids, which can result in a total mess under your eyes. To avoid this, place a small piece of tape under your eyes and peel it off after you've finished applying your eye makeup.
Use concealer to even out your eyelids.
If your lids have a reddish or veiny appearance, use concealer to even out your complexion and prepare for eyeshadow
Remove any smudges with a liner brush and micellar water.
We've all been there: you've just finished your eye makeup, everything is looking great, and then you sneeze. And there you have it — the dreaded smudge. Nobody wants to remove their makeup and start over, so simply remove the smudge by dipping a small eyeliner brush in micellar water and wiping it away gently.
To add extra length, hold your brush vertically.
Do you want your eyes to stand out? Hold your brush vertically to get every teeny tiny lash along your bottom lash line, as well as the inner corners and outer top lashes.