Make Eyes Look Bigger

Big, bright eyes can make you appear youthful, alert, and healthy.[1] If your eyes aren't as naturally large as you'd like them to be, don't worry! There are numerous tips and tricks you can use to get the appearance of bigger eyes, such as strategically applying makeup and making simple lifestyle changes.

Steps

Using Makeup

  1. Don't apply eyeliner all the way around your eyes. Doing so will cause your eyes to look smaller, as they will appear fenced or ringed in by the circle line. (This also means avoiding the smoky eye look). This is not necessarily a bad thing — small eyes can still look mysterious and dramatic — but not if you're looking to make your eyes look larger.
    • Apply eyeliner only to the outer 3/4 of your eyelid. Avoid lining the inner corner of your eye.
    • When you apply eyeliner on your lower lashes, do it just below the lash line, not inside the rim.[2]
    • You might also want to line the inner rim of your lower lid with white or other light color. It makes eyes look noticeably bigger, but be careful, as overdoing it will look awkward.
  2. Extend the eyeliner beyond the outer corners of your eyes. This line should move upwards a little as well, mimicking a very long eyelash. This technique will make your eyes appear wider, but can be tricky to do well. If the eyeliner isn't applied symmetrically, it can make your eyes look lopsided, so try doing this with a mirror or ask a friend to help initially.[3]
    • Try not to get discouraged and keep practicing. It takes some time, but if you keep trying you will be able to master this technique.
  3. Add white eyeshadow or eyeliner to the inner corner of your eyes. This technique helps to bring more light into your eyes and produces the effect of larger-looking eyes. Use soft white though; a harsh white will look theatrical. You can also use the white liner on your lower waterline, which extends the white part of your eye.
  4. Finished.

Eyebrow and Eyelash Solutions

  1. Groom your eyebrows. In much the same way a picture frame affects the way the picture looks, your eyebrows affect the way your face looks — including your eyes. The simple act of removing stray hairs can make your eyes more noticeable; however, don't make the mistake of assuming that the thinner your eyebrows, the bigger your eyes will look.
    • Thick eyebrows are flattering to every shape of face and give you a fresh, youthful appearance.[4]
  2. Make your eyelashes look longer. There are several ways to go about doing this:
  3. Shape your eyes. Apply white eyeliner to your waterline, or apply black eyeliner from the outer corner to the middle, not the whole way.
    • Curl your lashes.
    • Apply lighter eye shadows like cream, beige, white, etc.
    • Apply a thin line of eyeliner on the top of your eyelid and wing it out.

Treating Eye Problems

  1. Reduce any puffiness in your eyes. Swelling in the skin on and around your eyes can make them look smaller. Try these steps to reduce puffiness:
    • Get plenty of sleep.
    • Wash your face with cool water.
    • Place cold, used teabags over your eyes. The tannins in the tea act as an astringent, tightening the skin.
    • Reduce your salt intake. Too much salt leads to water retention, which leads to eye puffiness.
    • Exercise to increase circulation, which in turn reduces water retention.
  2. Get rid of dark circles under your eyes. This won't necessarily make your eyes look bigger, but dark circles will detract from even the biggest, most beautiful eyes.
    • Stay healthy. This means getting plenty of sleep, eating a balanced, healthy diet and minimizing the intake of salt in your diet.
    • Some people have thinner skin under their eyes, which can cause the appearance of dark circles. Use an orange or red primer under your concealer to balance blue or purple tones.
  3. Try applying cold spoons. Before you go to bed, place two spoons in the freezer overnight. Wake up, rub the sleep out of your eyes, and place the two spoons over each of your eyes for about 1 minute. This can help you appear refreshed and tighten up the skin around your eyes. Plus, it helps to reduce the appearance of under-eye circles.[5]



Tips

  • There are many makeup tutorials available online that show in-depth visual examples of how to make your eyes appear bigger.
  • Circle contacts, which are not commonly sold in stores in America, but are in some Asian countries, are contacts that give your iris the appearance of being larger. This distorts the ratio of your eye to your iris, often giving the effect of bigger looking eyes. There are many websites that will ship them out of Asia. Be aware, however, that it is not recommended you wear contacts without a prescription.
  • If you don't have an eyelash curler, try using spoons. Run the spoons under hot water and then run them gently against your lashes. When you have your desired curl, hold the spoon at the end to keep it in place. Add mascara and blow dry it on the warm setting to seal it for good!

Warnings

  • Do not just open your eyes fully because this will make you look permanently surprised.
  • If you do choose to open your eyes wide, make sure your nostrils do not flare as well.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.more.com/beauty/makeup/eye-makeup/how-make-your-eyes-look-bigger-makeup
  2. ↑ http://www.glamour.com/beauty/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2009/10/does-eyeliner-make-your-eyes-l.html
  3. ↑ http://www.glamour.com/beauty/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2009/04/getting-wingedout-eyeliner-to.html
  4. ↑ http://stylecaster.com/beauty/thick-eyebrows/slide1
  5. ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a2898/you-look-tired-0509/
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