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    How to do eye makeup for hooded eyes

    Updated:23 May 2017 2:53 PM | Posted by
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    Ahh, hooded eyelids. For those of you aren't sure, hooded eyes have extra skin that droops over the crease of the eye when the eye is open. Those who have them know how pesky they can be when it comes to applying makeup for hooded eyes. If you apply your makeup incorrectly, you’re usually left with eyes that look smaller and droopier than they actually are.

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    Take a look at these shots of Jennifer Lawrence.

    On the left, her eyes look much less defined and even a bit puffy. On the right, her eyes look much wider and brighter and appear to have much more depth.

    So if you have hooded eyelids and are looking to create flattering makeup for hooded eyes, here are some simple rules to follow:

    #1: When lining your top lash line, make sure the line starts thin at the inner corner and gets thicker at the outer corner. Either sweep your line upwards or create a slight flick at the end of your eyes to help open up them up even more.

    #2: Hooded lids can make you appear sleepy, so never line your water lines with a black pencil as this will just make your eyes look smaller, and therefore more tired. Instead, line both your upper and lower water lines with a white eyeliner to widen and brighten your eyes.

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    #3: Never apply only a dark or light shadow to your entire lid: the dark shadow will make your eyelids seem heavier and your eyes look smaller, while the light shadow may accentuate the hood. Instead, use a light highlighting shade on your brow bones and the inside corner of your eyelids, a mid-tone shade over the rest of your lids, and a darker shade on the outer corner of your eyes (just like J-Law in the picture on the right.)

    #4: Curling your lashes can open your eyes right up. Once you’ve curled your lashes, apply two to three coats of mascara on your top lashes to help hide the hooded area of your lid. You can also add a few false lashes to the outer corners of your eyes to make your eyes look even wider.

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    Do you have hooded lids? What tricks do you have for opening your eyes up?

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    lgauci 26 Sep 2020 2:58 PM

    thank you for this tip.hope my eyes look nice after I try it.

    onlyoni 3 Jul 2020 9:07 AM

    Great tips. I've saved this page because sometimes I forget what I'm supposed to do because I don't wear eye shadow very often.

    Shop A Everyday 2 Jul 2020 9:07 PM

    Jennifers brows in the second photo really make the difference too

    MaryJane 21 Nov 2019 1:01 AM

    very useful tips

    GLORIA908 23 May 2019 12:41 AM

    Thanks for this wonderful tip, I had been doing my eyemakeup like the photo on the left and just recently changed to doing it like the photo on the right. It has made such a difference!

    Mandy_1987 10 Nov 2018 11:19 AM

    I think hooded eyes are stunning!

    Belnic 16 Aug 2018 3:21 PM

    Great tips, wonderful thank you!

    Moni.kah 27 Apr 2018 9:49 PM

    Thank you ! Just the answers I’ve been searching for all my life.

    Petal 22 Apr 2018 8:06 PM

    I commented on this article in 2016, saying that I had been experimenting with a cut crease for my hooded eyes. Since then, I've also been experimenting with the halo eyeshadow look.

    Shop A Everyday 22 Apr 2018 2:33 PM

    The difference in Jennifer's eyes is simply stunning

    Paradise Princess 21 Apr 2018 7:24 PM

    It can be very time consuming getting my eye make-up to look good, so thank you for the tips.

    sootyblack_14 21 Apr 2018 3:56 PM

    Great looks and great tips!!!

    Sally10 18 Apr 2018 10:24 PM

    Some good tips here, thank you.

    Susmat 18 Apr 2018 8:04 AM

    Some good tips for those with hidden lids

    Marclaire 18 Apr 2018 4:37 AM

    My eyes are very hooded. Thanks for the tips. Must find time to experiment.

    Snailor 17 Apr 2018 11:51 PM

    Great simple and easy to follow tips for beginners!

    cosmoslyn 17 Apr 2018 11:35 PM

    good tips and great example as well.. will try this

    2663anne 17 Apr 2018 6:40 PM

    I live while eyeliner and only apply mascara to my top lashes to make my eyes appear bigger

    Okatko 17 Apr 2018 2:00 PM

    I think I have hooded eyelids. I will try to remember some of these tips tomorrow.

    MoonlightSak16 17 Apr 2018 1:16 PM

    Great article. I am always looking for tips to improve my makeup and this article has been super helpful.

    Chrystalage 17 Apr 2018 12:43 PM

    I still appreciate the tips even when it doesn't apply to me

    Jenniqua 17 Apr 2018 10:12 AM

    I absolutely love this article, I even went so far as to get false eyelashes put on, and this has helped to open my eyes up. I am also getting my eyebrows tattoed to open the whole face up.

    Gilded 17 Apr 2018 9:49 AM

    I avoid black liner in the waterline.

    Luna19 17 Apr 2018 12:10 AM

    I always take extra care in the transition colour of my eyeshadow in my crease, adding extra pigment to the skin that shows so the colour still shows

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