Every eye shape is fabulous in its own way, be it round, almond-shaped, hood-shaped, upturned or downturned. You can also make small eyes look bigger by reading this guide on how to make your eyes look bigger and following the steps.
Bigger eyes make you appear more attractive. Attractive eyes therefore often receive compliments. Unfortunately, not everyone has big eyes, but we can create an illusion using tried-and-true eye makeup products and techniques.
In this article, you’ll get a full step-by-step guide and some useful tips that will help make smaller eyes appear bigger. Keep scrolling!
1. Praise those eyebrows
The brows make the difference. Visit the hair salon regularly and keep your eyebrows in shape. Follow the natural shape of your eyes.
Those who want to keep their brows strong should keep in mind that they need to maximize the space available to create the illusion of larger-looking eyes. Strong, thick and beautiful brows draw attention to the eyes. The difference between natural brows and over-plucked arches is that natural brows make you look more innocent while the latter make you look older. Proper eyebrow shaping can give your eyes a more beautiful appearance. Take the time to assess the look while shaping the eyebrows to match the natural brow line.
Pro tip: To get full and expressive brows, brush them up with clear brow mascara.
2. Say goodbye to puffiness
The key to beautiful eyes is to pamper them properly every day. The swollen skin around the eyes can make them look tiny. So you can reduce puffiness around the eyes.
get enough sleep
Wash your face frequently with cold water
Put used cold tea bags on your eyes as the tannins in the tea tighten the skin
Reduce salt intake
eye exercises
3. Say no to dark circles
Using a highlighting concealer to cover up the under-eye circles won’t make your eyes look bigger, but at least the under-eye circles won’t draw attention to them when someone looks into your eyes. So this step is really important.
Color correct your blemishes and dark circles with a luminous concealer. Make sure you use a shade that’s slightly lighter than your foundation to accentuate and highlight your look. We recommend the light and creamy YSL Touche Eclat and the smooth MAC Pro Longwear Concealer, which is also great for covering up pimples.
4. Light neutral eye shadow
Use neutral and light eye shadows. Follow the contouring rule. Light colors for the areas where you want to reflect the light and darker tones for the areas you want to push back. Using light colors in the center of the eyelids makes them stand out. Pick up some product with a brush, pat off the excess and apply gently to the center of the eyelids.
Pro tip: the shadow can be shimmery or matte; It doesn’t matter as long as it’s a light color.
5. Tighten the upper waterline
This is the step that makes a big difference. Use a black liner to seal the top waterline. This makes the eyelashes appear fuller and the eyes open. I like to use the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. The formula is amazing and adds volume to your lashes without doing much!
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You can also use an angled eyeliner brush and eyeshadow for this. While pulling the upper waterline taut, you can use a cotton swab to hold your upper eyelid in place.
6. Lay the eyeliner flat
If you use the liner on the lower lash line, make sure to only apply it to the outer third. Use a wiper or a brush to soften it up. For the eyelid, draw a line as close to the lashes as possible. If you wish, you can make a small strip and gradually make it thicker at the end.
Also, avoid drawing very thick lines of eyeliner, especially on the inner corners of your eyes, as this will emphasize the original shape of your eyes and cause them to sink back into the lid. Leaving the inner corner of your eye to highlight, trace your eyelids from the center to create an elongated illusion. Don’t forget to add the shimmering highlighter shade to the inner corners of your eyesBlend with the dark part of the eyeliner to create an eye-opening gradient effect.
7. Curly fluttering lashes
An eyelash curler is to women what a sports car is to men. For big eyes, make sure to fully enclose the lashes closer to the roots with the curler. Our favorites are E.L.F. Studio Eyelash Curler and Sally Hansen La Cross Double Curl Eyelash Curler.
8. The nude effect
Most people think that the way to big eyes is to fill in with black eyeliner or kajal. However, this is exactly the opposite. The dark black kajal actually makes the eyes appear smaller and smaller. Considering the Indian skin tone, a white eyeliner might not be the most flattering. The trick is to appear nude on the lower lash line. Try Bourjois Khol and the Contour Eyeliner Pencil – 08 Rose Fantaiste or the MAC Chromagraphic Pencil.
9. O'Holy Mascara
The magic wand for makeup: With a good mascara you can make your eyes look bigger and thicker in no time. We recommend Clinique High Impact Mascara and Maybelline Great Lash Mascara for the oomph factor. For bold lashes and added glam, try applying three to four coats to the outer corners of your eyes to create doe-shaped eyes.
10. Contour the crease
Contouring the crease helps create the illusion of deep-set eyes, which in turn makes them appear larger. Apply a matte brown shade from the outer corner of the eye to the crease of the lid and blend well. If you opt for an intense make-up look, you can apply the contours slightly above your actual crease. Cover from Urban Decay’s Naked Basics 2 palette is a good shade for contouring.
11. Shimmer in the inner corner
Apply a highlighter or a shimmery light eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye. This adds that extra edge to your makeup look and also keeps you looking awake. You can choose between two ways to apply this.
You can blend it and give it a very shiny look. This makes you look fresh in a completely natural way.
Maybe you are looking for something more. Then don’t mix it up in this case. This will make your eyes pop and is an easy way to balance that out if you haven’t put on a lot of eye makeup.
12. Intensify with the smokey effect
Smokey eyes look beautiful and dramatic, but most people think they make small eyes look even smaller. The truth is that this style is extremely versatile and will make your small eyes appear more defined and wide. The key to enhancing the smoky eye effect on small eyes is to opt for dark browns or grays instead of your regular black. Make sure the most pigmented part of the eyeshadow is lower on the lid and blend it well so your eyes look like a gradient.
13. Blend to the forehead
The key to creating a stunning eyeshadow look depends on your blending skills and technique. If you have small eyes and droopy lids, blend the base shade of your eyeshadow past the crease to the brow bone. This technique creates the illusion of larger lid space, opening your eyes more. Be sure to use a lighter shade for this technique. If you layer the base shade with a darker shade, avoid blending it beyond the crease to avoid making your eye makeup look too loud.
A few more tips to make your eyes look bigger
Avoid dark colors like black and gray.
However, you can also use soft shades of brown for the crease.
Don’t overuse the eyeliner. This only makes the eyes appear smaller.
Full lashes help open eyes more, so use mascara.
You can also opt to apply false eyelashes.
Use eye masks and gently massage the eye area to eliminate puffiness and water retention.
Contact lenses enhance the natural eye color and can make them appear wider with a clearer iris.
If you have red or irritated eyes, use eye drops. The redness can actually make them look smaller, and making them look that red is not healthy!
Infographic: Key points to know to make small eyes appear bigger
Thanks to the many hacks that are always trending on the internet these days, big eyes is no longer just a wish. With a few simple steps here and there, anyone can flaunt bright, beautiful, and big eyes. To that end, we want to dig deeper into a few key points that you must follow to achieve them. Check out the infographic below to learn what they are.
