Top 5 Makeup Mistakes That Make Your Eyes Smaller

Wrong concealer

Before moving on to eye makeup, let's focus on such a common mistake as using the wrong concealer: too light or dark, little pigmented or too dense. Any of these mistakes lead to the fact that the eyes look smaller, and the look is tired and painful. Be especially careful with light-colored products - if they do not suit the client, the effect of puffy eyes is guaranteed. Don’t forget that we cover the purple circles under the eyes with an orange concealer, and the blue circles with a product with a yellowish tint. Set the concealer with powder so that it does not move or settle into wrinkles throughout the day. These steps will help you avoid wearing makeup that makes your eyes look smaller.

Black eyeliner

Set aside black, blue and dark gray pencils for mucous membranes if your client has small or narrow eyes. Dark shades will make them appear even smaller, and your makeup will no doubt be ruined. Give preference to light shades: peach, light pink or nude - they will “open up” your eyes, make them brighter and more expressive. You should not use a pure white pencil - it will look unnatural and emphasize the yellowness of the whites, if any. If you cannot do without a dark pencil based on your intended image, do not neglect shading - it will help visually lengthen or widen your eyes, depending on the need.

Dark Shadows

Another makeup mistake. Shadows in dark shades, especially matte ones, mercilessly make the eyes look smaller, and can even make them look tired and painful. Dark, dense textures look heavy and heavy on small eyes, so it’s better to avoid them. Maximum - use dark shades in the outer corners of the eyes, but balance them with light shadows in the inner corners. Do not forget about careful shading, which will help create a harmonious and natural makeup. How to enlarge your eyes even more? Use shining shadows on the moving eyelid - they will help create volume.

Ignoring the Eyelash Curler

There is an opinion that mascara makes the eyes smaller. In fact, incorrect application of this beauty product reduces them. To create an open and fresh look, use an eyelash curler before applying mascara. This way they will be more curved and curled, which will open up the client’s eyes. Grab your eyelashes at the roots with a curler and press lightly. Unclench it and lift it a little higher along the growth of the eyelashes and press them again. Continue to the ends, and finally work the lashes at the roots again before applying the first coat of mascara.

Arrows that do not match the shape of the eyes

If a girl has small or narrow eyes, you should give up the idea of drawing wide arrows - they will look out of place and “heavien” the look. Give preference to thin liners or avoid them altogether, so as not to overload your makeup and make it worse. We talked about how to choose the perfect arrows for different eye shapes in the previous article. Use the liner only on one eyelid and blend it a little - this visually enlarges the eyes. By the way, don’t forget about colored pencils, liners and eyeliners - with their help your eyes will look expressive and bright, and at the same time they will appear a little larger than after using classic beauty products in black.