Having sunken eyes is great, because it allows you to experiment with all sorts of make-up techniques. These tips will help you enlarge the shape of the eye and are especially useful for people with small eyes.
Steps
Step 1. Wash your face and apply a moisturizer and base
Step 2. For beginners it is recommended to use a trio of eyeshadows
Those at a more advanced level generally find the most appropriate shades on their own.
Step 3. Use an eye primer
The primer helps make the makeup last all day and prevents the build-up of eyeshadow on the eyelid.
Step 4. Cover dark circles and dark parts of the eye with a concealer:
with sunken eyes the shadows are more evident, especially under the eyes.
Step 5. Apply the lighter eyeshadow all over the lid:
from the base of the lashes to the browbone. For a classic look, do not apply more than halfway up the eye (so stop about an inch from the eyebrow).
Step 6. Blend some color around the inner corner of the eye and below the lower lash line (be careful not to get the eyeshadow into the eye
).
Step 7. Look straight in the mirror
Apply the second color on the eyelid starting at the center of the pupil and going outwards (and remember not to go beyond the eyebrow line). Blend the color into the crease of the eyelid. Follow the natural shadows of the eye.
Step 8. Apply the darker shade with the tip of the brush, to be more precise
Apply it to the outer corner of the eye. Blend the color into the crease of the eyelid and lightly on the upper and lower lash lines. With this color, do not go beyond the point at the outer edge of the iris (the colored part of the eyeball).
Step 9. Apply a matching eyeliner
Start drawing the line from the same point where you started applying the second eyeshadow (right above the pupil).
Step 10. Set the color by applying a light coat of powder over the entire area with a large brush
Step 11. Use an eyebrow brush to tidy up your brows and brush off excess powder and eyeshadow (this step is especially important for those with dark brows)
Step 12. Use an eyelash curler to curl your lashes
Apply mascara starting from the outer corner of the eye, inwards.
Step 13. Take a step back, look in the mirror and check the result
Remember that practically no one will look at you at the same close range as you hold in front of the mirror.
Step 14. Make sure you have removed all traces of makeup before going to sleep
Use a makeup remover, or alternatively some petroleum jelly or baby oil. Always rinse your pores to prevent clogging. Then apply a specific facial cleansing gel to remove makeup - but don't use it around the eye area.
Step 15. Finished
Advice
- Try to avoid using eye pencils, especially on the lower lash line (because the skin is more delicate here). Pencils tend to irritate the skin when applied. Use a liquid eyeliner or at least a pencil with a soft lead.
- Never add dark eyeshadow only on the crease of the eye. It would make the eye look even more sunken.
- Do not put the eyeliner along all the upper and lower lashes. This could "lock in" the eye and make you look like a raccoon. Do not put dark colors of any kind in the inner corner of the eye to make them appear larger.
- Try adding some dark eyeshadow in the crease of the eye, but mostly blend it upwards.
Warnings
- Makeup products are strictly personal. Do not lend them to avoid infections.
- Do not put eyeliner inside the eye, as it could cause an infection.
- Replace eye makeup in a reasonable time - avoid keeping the same makeup on for years and years. Again, beware of infections.
