Beauty

How to Make your Eyes Look Bigger

It seems like the older the more our eyes look like they're shrinking. Nothing looks more youthful than big bright eyes, so we found a few tricks to make them appear larger. 

Line your lower waterline with a nude color like the Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kôhl Liner in Bare. 

Next, use NARS Summer 2016 Color Collection Topless Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in the inner corner, the middle of your lid to make your eyes pop. Use this also right below the highest point of your eyebrow arch for a lift.

When applying your crease color, break the rules by applying your shadow above the crease rather than at your actual crease line. This will create a shadow that makes your eyes appear larger. I like to use a matte bronzer as a shadow to create this look. For a more dramatic effect use a chocolate brown shadow but remember to blend it out.

Using a black liner all over can sometimes make your eyes appear smaller. Instead use a liner only on the outer edges. Use a pencil or eyeshadow, something that you can blend out. Make a wing at the end and also line the bottom outer corner as well. Blend this out so you don’t have a harsh black line.

Finally, curl your lashes and apply a few coats of mascara. If you want to take it to the next level use a set of fake lashes. Go for a style that’s shorter in the inner corner and longer at the edges.

 

Aline Agopian