I don’t go on YouTube much, but I am partial to a bit of Pixiwoo, so when I saw their Basics Big Eyes/Small Eyes video I had to tune in…
This is the first time I’ve ever had a go at following along, I was curious to see if following the tips would have much effect in the hands of an amateur like me.
I think I can safely say that yes, I look rather bug-eyed! You can compare with some of my other FOTDs here.
The main points for achieving a more open-eyed look were roughly (from memory so I hope I haven’t forgotten too much):
1. Stick to light(er) eyeshadow shades, including the crease colour.
2. Don’t box the eyes in with heavy eyeliner. A thin line on the top lid with a little flick (my flicks are hidden here by my lashes).
3. A touch of pale eyeliner on the lower waterline. I’ve used white (it was all I had) but it’s a bit stark. An ivory shade would be better for pale-ys like me.
4. Lashings of mascara or even some false lashes.
5. Highlight the inner corners with a pale eyeshadow.
6. Blend the eyeshadow under the eye a little lower than normal to create the false impression of larger eyes.
I think this is such a useful technique to create doe eyes. Probably really great for the party season too as it’s calling out for a bit of glitter! Illamasqua Static anyone?
Looking back over my old FOTDs I think I’m *slowly* getting a little bit better at this whole makeup malarky. I flippin’ love makeup I do!
Have you tried any looks like this in an attempt to manipulate your features? Perhaps you do it as part of your everyday routine? My eyes are a little close together so I’m trying to learn how to execute the perfect eyeliner ‘flick’ which is supposed to make them appear further apart. I guess the most common “manipulation” is highlighting and contouring skillfully. Something I’ve yet to master!
You look very lovely like this – the technique clearly works!
I never thought you had small eyes, must stare closer at your face the next time you post, hehehe.
I was convinced that I had small eyes but now I think they have grown into my face, I don’t feel them being as small as I thought they were. They’re no deer eyes sadly but I’m ok with what I have as I see a growth?
However, thanks for testing this out, I may give it a whirl today. I bought a Stila eye pencil in their sample sale (it was makeup heaven) in a nude colour but it’s a bit too nude for me so it may work in the waterline.
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oh your eyes do look bigger! I had never thought that they were small though hehe
and your makeup looks have always been great! xo
I agree with the others! Never thought your eyes were small. But yeah, your eyes do look wider in the picture. I am loving the look. And I <3 your blog! xxxx