How to enlarge eyes with makeup: basic provisions, techniques and secrets of makeup artists

Many girls are worried that their eyes do not always look bright and expressive. For some, they are naturally small in size, and this becomes an obvious problem, especially in cases where a make-up is created for a special occasion. Large, open eyes look very impressive in any look, and makeup artists came to the aid of the fair sex, having developed many recommendations and openings for visually enlarging the eyes with the help of cosmetics.

But it is equally important to correctly use all the advice of professionals so as not to get the opposite effect when you make your own transformation. All the nuances of accentuating the eyes when creating makeup will be described in detail in this article.

Rich eye makeup won't look pretty if you don't prepare your face for makeup. This stage is a set of procedures for getting rid of skin imperfections and creating a make-up base both for the entire face and separately for the eyelids.

Several procedures will help to correctly and fully carry out the preparation.

• At the first stage, you should treat the skin of the eyelids with a tonic and a cotton pad. This product will rid the skin of impurities, moisturize it and allow makeup to last longer. After this procedure, you need to wait about two minutes, and only then apply makeup.

• Getting rid of dark circles under the eyes. This stage is mandatory, since neglecting it can not only create the effect of a "tired look", but also visually reduce the shape of the eyes, create the impression that they are deeply set.The most common and effective remedy for this problem is a concealer, which is a tonal agent that masks various kinds of pigmentation on the skin. To get rid of bruises, it is better to use a cold yellow or apricot shade, since they are the ones that neutralize the bluish or purple skin tone as much as possible. Avoid using pink concealer as it can reverse the effect, giving even small bruises under the eyes a purple hue.

• The shape of the eyebrows should not be ignored, since it also affects the openness of the gaze. Despite the popular tendency to create wide eyebrows, this option can be unacceptable, it visually reduces the eyes. It is better to make eyebrows of medium thickness, close to natural. Remember to remove excess hairs outside the brow line and adjust their shape. It is not recommended to use eyebrow pencils that are too bright, especially if you have light hair, a dark color will visually make your eyes look heavier and distract attention directly from your eyes.

• Before applying eye makeup, apply a special eye shadow base on the eyelids. It is she who will help cosmetics to last longer.

After carrying out the above procedures, you can make up your eyes without fear that any defects will ruin your image. But when creating makeup, you should not ignore a number of rules developed by makeup artists.

For a visual increase in the eyes, you need to adhere to special guidelines when choosing cosmetics. The first of these is the iris color, which largely governs the palette that is allowed.

• Girls with a brown iris tint can be used as basic light tones beige, peach. On the outer corner of the upper eyelid, it is permissible to apply deep brown or khaki, as well as other muted shades of green.

• Cool grays and purples look actual in the makeup of blue-eyed women. If you want to create contrast, then you should choose brown shades.

• For a gray iris shades of beige or gray are suitable, which will emphasize the natural depth of the look.
• A cold palette can be chosen for green-eyed ladies. In addition to gray and blue tones, the use of light lilac is acceptable.

Separate nuances exist to visually enlarge eyes of various shapes.

• To almond eyes seemed larger, it is better to use only shadows and mascara. The eyeliner is either not applied at all, or applied in a minimal amount.
• Round - you can not only enlarge the incision, but also lengthen its shape using an eyeliner in the upper eyelid area. Remember to blend it, especially on the outside of the eyelid.
• To make it wider slanted eyes, it is necessary to apply on the inside of the shadows, made in light or pearlescent tones.

To enlarge the eyes with makeup at home, various types of decorative cosmetics are used. Each of them has a specific function when increasing the volume of the eyes.

The water-resistant eyeliner is applied to the lower contour of the eyelids, softening the edges of the lower eyelid and leaving the eyes wide open. It should be applied to the mucous membrane in the inner part of the lower eyelid. A water-resistant texture is important because it provides more lasting makeup and won't wash off when exposed to tears.

It is recommended to apply a liquid eyeliner along the growth of the upper lashes. Using it, it is possible to enlarge the eyes only if the cosmetic is applied in a thin line (less than two millimeters). There should be no uncolored areas between the eyelash line and the eyeliner. To visually become more open, you should draw small arrows pointing up.

One of the main tools for creating expressive eyes is eyeshadow. As a rule, for their application, the mobile eyelid is roughly divided into three zones - internal, external and main, on which the prevailing shade is superimposed. The inside is covered with a light tone, and the outside is darker than the dominant color. It is very important that all three tones are in harmony with each other. Ready-made three-color sets make it easier to choose, because all the tones in them are pre-selected for compatibility with each other.

For the correct use of decorative shadows when creating a make-up, you need to follow the following step-by-step instructions.

• First of all, you need to outline the border of applying the darkest color. It is not recommended to bring the dark tone area to the middle of the mobile eyelid, it should be slightly smaller. Otherwise, the magnifying effect will not be created.
• Close the eye, and apply dark on the outer part of the movable eyelid, without going beyond the line of the eyelid crease, and painting over to the line of growth of the eyelid.
• After that, you should paint over the main part of the mobile eyelid - the "bull's-eye". Shadows are applied from the outer to the inner corner.
• At the last stage, the inner part of the movable eyelid is covered with shadows of the lightest of the three selected colors.
• Daytime make-up is usually limited to these stages, and evening make-up allows the application of a pale shade not only to the inner corner, but also to the brow area. This technique helps to visually add extra radiance to the look.
• It is especially important when creating such a make-up - to avoid sharp color boundaries. The joints of the two shades should be shaded so that one tone smoothly transitions into the other.

Eyelashes are no less important attribute of beautiful big eyes. To create them, various methods are suitable: using mascara, overhead beams, or even building up. Moreover, each method has its own nuances.

• When the eyelashes grow down on small eyes, this further reduces the incision. Therefore, it is important to apply multiple layers of mascara. It is better to choose products from brands that not only increase lashes, but also have a light texture.

• Do not forget about such an option as eyelash curling, which allows you to raise them from the roots. Curl should be done after applying mascara, so make sure that the coating does not leave lumps on the hairs.
• Despite the recommendation to duplicate a layer of mascara, you should not apply it more than twice so that the makeup does not look too vulgar.

• Pay attention to the overhead options. They are presented in a wide variety. Tape varieties are a one-piece line of artificial hairs that must go directly along the natural lash line. But also overhead options are attached in bunches: this technology is more complex and painstaking.

• If you decide to extend eyelashes, then consider such a nuance as density. Excessively thick and long fans look unnatural, overload the eyelid and distract attention from the beauty of the eyes themselves. And also remember that such eyelashes must be regularly brushed with a clean mascara brush and monitored. Otherwise, any makeup will look sloppy.

In order for the process of visually increasing the size of the eyes with the use of decorative cosmetics to be most successful, it is important to familiarize yourself with a number of common mistakes that lead to unsuccessful results.

• The main mistake is applying chocolate or black eyeshadow, as well as eyeliner to the lower eyelid area. This makes the eyes narrower.

• If you like pearlescent shadows, then it is recommended to paint with them only the central part of the movable eyelid or the brow region. Otherwise, the opposite effect will be obtained.

• Avoid creating too thin threadlike brows. Many people believe that this technique can accentuate the eyes, but this is not the case. Such a thickness of the eyebrows will only simplify the image and even make it old-fashioned.

• Don't use too bright eyeshadow colors and colored mascara. These cosmetics will create a visual border and close the eyes.

To enlarge small eyes, it is not always possible to resort to traditional methods of applying makeup. There are several techniques that help not only open your eyes, but also make an unusual make-up.

• Try to draw a line not from the inner corner to the outer, but from the outer to the middle of the lower eyelid. Remember that the eyeliner should not be too dark, and its line should be stopped where the iris is.

• When using false eyelashes, pay attention to the glue to secure them. It is important to choose a composition that does not cause itching and redness of the eyelids (as a rule, this glue is more expensive). Consider also being able to mask the glue with eyeliner.

• In order not only to increase the size of the eyes, but also to visually separate closely-set eyes from each other, it is necessary to pay special attention to painting the inner corner of the eye with shadows and a pencil of a light shade.

• If you accentuate with mascara on the lower lashes, it is especially important to use a white pencil for the inner lash.

• To give the eyes not only augmentation with eyelashes, but also depth, darkening of the outer corner of the eye is used.

• If you are the owner of the shape of eyes with slightly drooping or overhanging eyelids, then on the overhanging area you need to apply a dark tone of the selected palette and shade it. And you can also use a double eyeliner line. One part runs along the ciliary contour, and the other along the line of the overhanging fold.

• Create a balance between eye and lip makeup. In most cases, for lips, you should choose pastel colors or a colorless gloss. If you prefer bright lipstick, then it will distract attention from the eyes and make the image too provocative.

• If you are the owner of chubby cheeks, then they also need to be corrected with the help of tonal means. The less protruding the cheeks are, the more open the eyes will become.

By choosing makeup for the individual structure of the eyelid, as well as the shape and color of the eye, you can present the special features of your appearance in the most favorable light. An open gaze will give you aesthetic pleasure every time you look in the mirror, and will give you self-confidence.

A simple tutorial on how to enlarge eyes with makeup is waiting for you in the video below.