How to Make Your Eyes Look Bigger with Makeup

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For many years in all different countries, large eyes have been known to signify beauty. They also make you appear more awake and healthy, two traits we all would like to be known for. If you were born smaller eyes and want to make them appear larger, you are in luck. Due to an influx of beauty products on the market today for this very challenge, you can achieve this look in no time.

Before applying makeup, there are a few things you can do to make your eyes appear larger. Reduce any puffiness with plenty of sleep and water. If your eyes are naturally puffy, apply a cream overnight or use an anti-puff eye roller in the morning.

Tweeze and fill in your brows. Brows that are too thick or thin can change the entire shape of your face, including your eyes. After the brows are done, it’s time to start on the makeup.

The first way to make your eyes look bigger with makeup is to contour properly. Don’t apply shadow or color above the crease, since this will make your eyes appear smaller. Apply a nude and shimmery shadow to your lids for a slight hint of color. Go one or two shades darker around your upper lash line for a hint of color. You can use an eyeshadow or a liner for this- the key is to just have a darker color around the upper lash line.

Another way is to add highlights to certain areas. Adding a small dab of a light, shimmery highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes instantly opens them up. This only takes a few seconds and will make a huge difference in your appearance.

For those who are more on the daring side, try lining the inner rims of your bottom waterline with a white or blue liner. White will contrast with your eyes, adding height to your eye shape. Blue adds a pop of color that make eyes appear bigger as well. Curl your lashes so they are more noticeable and then we can move onto mascara.

Lastly, mascara is a must! Mascara not only darkens your lashes, but also lengthens and thickens them. This opens up your eyes and highlights the eyeliner which you applied in the previous step. To see the difference, apply mascara to one eye and leave the other bare- you’ll instantly notice a difference. For extra-noticeable lashes, apply a few coats of different forms of mascara to get your desired look.

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  • Emily

    Adding highlighter to my inner eyes is a trick I learned in college and I’ve been using for years. I love how it opens up both the eyes and face! Great suggestions.
    Isn’t That Charming.

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      yes it’s so simple, right?!

  • Amy Welch
  • http://kristinadoestheinternets.blogspot.com/ Kristina Anderson

    Blue shadow on the lower waterline?  Never tried that, sounds fun!

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      it IS !

  • http://feathersfreckles.blogspot.com Feathers & Freckles

    I wish I was better with makeup – I usually do the same boring routine but I need to play around with it more! 

  • Taylor Green

    Wow, this is a great post, Rachel! I’ve never tried the white eyeliner trick before, sounds promising! Thanks for these tips. Super helpful post ;)
    xoxo
    CoverGirl + Converse

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thanks! I’m glad it helped!

  • fromproseccotoplaid

    Great post. Great tips!! xo, Julie
    http://www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

  • amylshaughnessy

    Great post! I use that eye roller and I hope it has been keeping my eyes younger looking. Gotta keep those crows feet away!

    Amy
    Fashion and Beauty Finds

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      haha!

  • nikicaron

    Great tips!

  • McKenna Ryan

    This is such a great post!! Thanks for the tips. xx. McKenna Lou
    http://www.lynnandlou.com

  • Olivia

    I usually can’t predict how big my eyes will look – it totally depends on how much sleep I get/how tired I am! But these tricks definitely do help! I want to try out that Garnier roller! Have you tried it?

    xo Olivia
    go for the glam

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      I personally haven’t because I don’t get bags under my eyes (lucky, right?) BUT tons of my friends/bloggers have used it and love it. Clinique makes a good one, too- but its more expensive.

  • http://twitter.com/SenseofCents Michelle

    Love these tips! Will have to try them soon.

  • http://www.sequinsandsass.com/ Eleanor @ Sequins & Sass

    Man I needed this post.. my eyes are deep set AND I wear glasses, yikes! Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to try them!

    xx, Eleanor

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      You are welcome- thanks for stopping by!

  • http://www.rachelslookbook.com/ Rachel

    Great post Rachel! I will definitely have to use some of these tips :) And of course take a look at the original post! :)

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Thank you dear!

  • http://lyssbarn.com/ Allyssa

    I need to put these tips into action. I have tiny eyes that are set further back. Not fun.

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Since we can’t change the shape of our eyes, why not try to help with makeup, right?

  • Olivia TLGOY

    I’m still trying to find the right mascara..I’m currently using a Cover Girl one which I like, but maybe I’ll try that Maybelline Falsies one next!

    xo Olivia

    This Looks Good On You

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      It really helps open up the eyes, IMO!

  • chelsiemoss

    love a white liner – lately I’ve been using a nude color and it works even better!!! thanks for the tips :)

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      ooh that’s a good idea, too!

  • http://kitchenclosetheart.com/ Maria

    These are great tips! The highlighter in the corners of the eyes? My go-to… I’m actually doing it today because someone thought it would be a good idea to stay out until midnight on a work night. Oops.

    xx
    M

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      haha oh no! You party animal…

  • http://twitter.com/drmngincashmere Amy Bishop

    great tips & great article!! congrats on that:)
    xoAmy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  • http://twitter.com/KellyAnnNYC Kelly Ann

    These are great tips, thanks!

    xxKellySparkles and Shoes  

  • http://twitter.com/AshNFashn AshNFashn

    I love this post! And clicked that link a few times for you.

    xo Ashleyhttp://www.ashnfashn.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      thank you!

  • withluckblog

    oh this is awesome. I’m totally going to try it out! My eyes aren’t really small, but they get lost behind my glasses =(
    JennWith Luck

  • http://fittraveleraj.blogspot.com/ AJ

    GREAT post! I really need to get some of that highlighter. When I was in college/first started working, I never wore mascara, but now I feel weird leaving the house without it!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

    • http://www.lifeunsweetened.com/ Rachel

      Same here! I used to always skip it and now I hate not wearing it