If you’re part of the hooded eyes family, you’re going to love this article. Not sure what that means? Having hooded eyes means you have excess skin folding down from your brow bone. Applying makeup can become a struggle. But, fear not, with a few simple makeup tricks, you can really make those eyes stand out and shine. Here are some easy techniques that’ll have your hooded eyes looking fab in no time.
1. Hooded Eyes Do’s and Don’ts
If you have hooded eyelids and wants to improve your makeup application you have to know what to do and what not to do. These are the basics.
Do’s:
- Thin eyeliner on the lash line.
- Light eyeshadow on the lid.
- Blend shadow above the crease.
- Extend shadow outward.
- Highlight the inner corner.
Don’ts:
- No thick eyeliner.
- Highlight the brow bone.
- Avoid dark shadow on the lid.
- Blend shadow beyond the crease.
- Define the outer corner.
2. Cut Crease
For a hooded eye shape, mastering the cut crease is one totally fab technique to sculpt and define the perfect crease — it’s all about the blend and highlight to enhance your natural beauty!
3. Blue Eyes Pop
No mascara and wine red eyeliner just hits different on blue eyes! if you are blessed with ocean eyes you definitely need to try this look.
4. Eyeliner on Hooded Eyes
If you have hooded eyes you must be sick of the liner always winding up in your crease. There is a small trick for that. Use a smudge-proof eyeliner, hold the excess skin with your fingers for a couple of seconds to prevent it from transferring. Thank me later.
5. Reverse Eyeliner
Since applying the eyeliner is a tricky business maybe it’s time to flip the script with reverse eyeliner. Simply line your lower lash line, smudge it out gently for a smoky effect, and keep your upper lid minimal to let your hooded eyes pop
6. Puffy No More
Will makeup help with hooded and puffy eyes? The solution is to apply the same powder to the entire eye area as the face. And the bottom lid can be easily darkened throughout the entire eyelash growth line, e.g. with the contouring tool. Before and after photos show this technique works like a charm.
7. The Bold Look
The winged liner elongates partially hooded eyes, while the high, blended eyeshadow creates the illusion of more lid space, making the eyes appear larger and more open. Absolutely gorgeous!
8. Angelic Glam
This look was invented for partially hooded eyes with its clever shadow play that lifts and defines, plus a sharp wing that gives an eye-opening effect. Gorgeous look!
9. Perfectly Bronzed
This golden bronzed look is everything! The eyeshadow is a win for hooded eyes, it adds depth and a touch of glow that makes the them pop!
10. Blue Impact
Something quite different. A unique look that uses mixed embellishments & a baby blue accents to make the eyes seem more open. An impactful look that is so subtle at the same time!
11. Retro Palette
These colours give major retro vibes! The crease color creates depth, while the light inner lid makes the eyes standout.It’s a dreamy look that helps you emphasise the beauty of your hooded eyes.
12. Cat Eye Makeup
Who said that cat eye makeup doesn’t look good on hooded eyes? Look at this beauty and shut your mouth. The smoky blend with a sweep that gives a fierce, eye-lifting effect. Meow, meow!
13. Classy Makeup
Hooded eyes really love this kind of makeup. The sharp liner defines, and the smoky gradient gives depth, making those eyes stand out with a timeless glam vibe.