Making eyes big

One could argue that the eyes are the most important feature of the face, since we tend to look at them the most. To make them stand out, follow the tips below.

Instructions

STEP 1: Use eyeliner only on the outer rim of the eyelids, not the inner rim.

STEP 2: Blend eyeliner with a cotton swab rather than leaving it as a harsh line.

STEP 3: Avoid drawing eyeliner on the inner corner of the lower lid; instead, start the line at the beginning of eyelash growth or even closer to the middle of the eye.

STEP 4: Use a light shade of eye shadow on the upper lid leading up to the brow, which will open up the eye. A darker color can be used in the fold of the eye.

STEP 5: Consider wearing false eyelashes to give your eyes a more wide-eyed, innocent look. Be sure to use natural-looking eyelashes.

STEP 6: Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler before applying mascara to give you the same effect as false eyelashes.

STEP 7: Try a black mascara if brown does not bring out your eyes enough.

Tips & Warnings

Chill your eye pencils before you sharpen them. They’ll be less likely to break.

Try a fat crayon, which has a creamy-powdered texture, for a liner that is soft and less severe.

Try getting a makeover the next time you’re at a cosmetic counter. Ask the person who does your makeover to help you emphasize your eyes.

Lining your eyes all the way around will make them look SMALLER, not bigger. (Don’t do it!)