Makeup for Eye Shapes

Techniques With Eye Shadows for Close-Lidded Eyes

Flirty peepers can seem harder to achieve if you've got close-lidded eyes, but it's all about creating an illusion. The term close-lidded means that your lids cover more of your eyes, which is an exotic look in itself, but can make them look...

How to Get My Eyes to Look Shadowy With Eye Makeup

A sultry, shadowy eye look can turn heads and garner compliments all night long. Getting this look right can give the impression that you’ve got some serious makeup skills. Instead of relying on the local cosmetics-counter lady every time...

Makeup Tips for Super Deep Set Eyes and a Prominent Brow

When you have deep-set eyes, your eyebrows can seem like they make a hood over your eyes. Since the goal usually is to have bright, open eyes, you can use some makeup tricks to create an illusion to bring your eyes to the front. Through these...

How to Get Smooth Lower Eyelids

Rough-looking lower eyelids are obviously a no-no, and it's hard to just cover them up with makeup. Creating a smooth look is simple, though, as long as you stick with a healthy routine to pamper those peepers. Always treat your eyelids gently,...

How to Do Makeup for Eyes With Big Eyelids

Eye makeup makes eyes look bigger and more noticeable -- but what if your eyelids are large enough already? If you have large eyelids that look even more so when you apply eye shadow, you don't have to go bare-lidded forever. Instead, use makeup...

What Eye Shadow Should I Use With Big Eyes?

Big eyes, a la Christina Ricci, demand attention. The makeup that you choose is sure to stand out on such a stunning canvas, so make your selections wisely. Don’t be afraid to emphasize your beguiling eyes with bold colors and heavy liner....

Makeup Tips for Droopy Eyes

Sad-looking peepers can make you look older and more tired than you are, which is not what gals typically want. Although there's not much you can do to get rid of the saggy eye shape, you can implement some makeup techniques to look more...

The Best Eyeliner Styles for Droopy Eyes

Naturally droopy eyes have the disadvantage of giving you a tired look, even when you’re wide awake. Don’t even think about going under the knife to fix this little issue, though. The right tips and tricks with your eye makeup can have...

What Kind of Eye Makeup Looks Good on Heavily Lidded Eyes?

Who says you can't paint on a perfect eye look in the comfort of your home? Even beauties with heavy lids can experience an eye-opening makeover with pretty makeup that minimizes the hooded appearance in an instant. Swipe on the latest eye-makeup...

The Best Makeup for Small Eyelids

Like full lips and high cheekbones, large eyes are a coveted feature. But if Mother Nature has not blessed you with Audrey Hepburn-size peepers, don’t despair. Dior makeup artist Fredis Velasquez shares his techniques for enhancing small...

How to Make Large Bulging Eyes Recede With Eye Makeup

Every gal has a best feature she wants to play up, and then there's that pesky feature sitting prominently on your face that you wish you didn't have. If you think your eyes are too large, there are ways to improve those less-than-perfect peepers,...

The Best Eye Makeup for Small, Hooded Eyes

Known as the windows to the soul, your eyes are the most mesmerizing part of your face and should always look their best. in order to have stand out eyes, you must first know what shape you're blessed with and how to work them. For you fabulous...

Makeup Tips to Make Your Eyes Appear Brighter, Wider and Bigger

Having a few makeup tricks in your arsenal is the best way to transform your look without spending a lot of money or opting for permanent procedures. Many women want to make their eyes appear brighter and bigger, but don't know how. Once you learn...

Remedies for Tired Eyes

Eyes that are red, saggy, tired and sore just won't fit the bill when the rest of you is feeling perky and ready to party. You want to be bright-eyed as well as bushy-tailed to get your groove on. Don't panic, help is on the way. Home remedies for...

How to Do Makeup for Uneven Eyes

Ahh, makeup. The most wonderful invention for covering blemishes, beautifying eyelashes, plumping lips, highlighting cheekbones and improving just about every little area of your face. A looks-conscious woman should be singing its praises all day....

Ways to Apply Eye Shadow for Deep Set Eyes

Applying eyeshadow to deep-set eyes sounds like an easy feat. The good news is, yes, the eye socket and brow bone are prominent, so you can see exactly where to apply your shadow. The bad news: deep-set eyes are recessed and shadowy as it is, so...

How to Wear Eyeliner that Flatters Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes -- those where the top of the lid hangs low -- challenge even the most cosmetic-forward trendsetters. If you have hooded eyes like celeb Blake Lively, enhance your peepers to open them up. Eyeliner is a favorite beauty product of most...

How to Wear Eyeliner that Flatters Deep-Set Eyes

Eyeliner can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. It's all about the application, and to achieve the best lined look, you need to consider your eye shape. The goal of using eyeliner is to enhance your eyes, not take away from them or...

How to Wear Eyeliner that Flatters Prominent Eyes

If there's one beauty product that can really be a girl's best friend, it's eyeliner. Eyeliner can help you achieve a myriad of styles, and helps enhance and define eyes. The most important thing is that you know how to properly apply your...

How to Wear Eyeliner that Flatters Big Eyes

So you're one of the lucky ladies who were born with huge, doe-like eyes. Women go to all lengths to make their eyes look larger with different creams and cosmetics, and you're lucky enough to get it naturally. Having large-sized eyes does come...

How to Wear Eyeliner that Flatters Close-Set Eyes

If you're a lovely lady with rather close-set eyes, that doesn't mean you have to shy away from your favorite beauty products. Girls just wanna have fun -- especially with their makeup. You can use any makeup products you want, as long as you...

How to Wear Eyeliner that Flatters Small Eyes

Just because you have teeny-tiny eyes doesn't mean you have to stay away from all your favorite beauty products. Small-eyed women often worry that wearing makeup products like eyeliner will only close their eyes up more. True, this can be the...

About Close-Set Eyes

Close-set eyes accent the beauty of your baby blues, so don't let the fact that your peepers are positioned a little closer than others deflate your confidence. Instead, glory in the fact that your closely spaced eyes put you in the company of...

About Wide-Set Eyes

One minute alluring and aloof, the next shockingly naughty, wide-set eyes help reflect your inner glam girl (think Jessica Alba, the queen of sexy wide-set eyes). Learn the potential strengths and weaknesses of wide-set eyes so you can display...

About Prominent Eyes

Most people have preferences when it comes to facial structure: long, elegant noses vs. cute, spunky ones, or full, luscious lips compared with a pert, pink rosebud of a mouth. It's the same story with eyes. Eyes remain one of the first things we...

About Round-Shaped Eyes

Your eyes are the windows to your soul, as the saying goes. While a round shape may make your windows look bigger and brighter, you miss out on the elongated, almond form of flatter eye shapes. With proper eyeliner, shadow and mascara, you can...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Prominent Eyes

Never underestimate the power of a sexy and smoky eye. When applied to your lids for a hot date or a special holiday party, a dramatic evening eye doesn't disappoint the wearer. If you have prominent eyes however, you'll want to reduce the...

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner to Prominent Eyes

Don't doubt it: a swipe of liquid eyeliner can turn your eyelids from safe to sexy instantly. Even if you have large lids and prominent eyes, you can paint a line into a perfectly winged cat-eye shape without piling on too much makeup. With a few...

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner to Monolids

Need to add a quick swipe of color to your monolids without making your eyes appear smaller? The trick: draw a thin liquid line of makeup for a sexy, sultry and well-dressed eye. Whether you are painting your lids for an evening of dancing or...

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner to Hooded Eyes

Want to wake up your almond-shaped eyes for evening? Applied correctly, a swipe of liquid eyeliner can help hooded eyes appear more open and prominent by minimizing the eyelid. To upgrade your everyday eye makeup look into something sexy and...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Small Eyes

If you love a sophisticated, smoky eye but don't want to resemble a raccoon -- relax! You can sweep this sexy and smoldering eyeshadow on your small eyes without overpowering them. The secret? Use light-colored shadows instead of a jet-black hue...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Hooded Eyes

Smoky eyes are the must-have eye makeup trend for all complexions. It can be a bit harder to achieve, however, for certain eye types, including hooded eyes. The classic smoky-eye look starts with a glitter tone on your lids and a lighter shimmer...

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner to Wide-Set Eyes

Your eyes are one of your most valuable assets. Think about it: you "make eyes" at the attractive person across the room. Later, on the date, maybe you'll gaze into each other's eyes. Why not emphasize such an attractive feature? If you have wide...

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner to Deep-Set Eyes

Liquid eyeliner isn't for the faint of heart. Once it's on your skin, it's not coming off until you scrub over it with a cloth and some serious soap. If you have deep-set eyes, it's even more important than usual to use a steady hand. Deep set...

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner to Small Eyes

Small eyes, big eyes or medium eyes? It's so subjective that you might not even know! If your peepers are clocking in on the tiny side, play them up with a bit of liquid eyeliner. Done wrong, liquid eyeliner can actually make your eyes look even...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Monolids

No law restricts sexy, smoky eye makeup to the double-lidded. Your monolids are hot and with the right application technique your eyes will smolder. Celebrated makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin offers a smoky eyeshadow look for monolidded eyes that...

How to Apply Eyeliner to Wide-Set Eyes

You know you're hot. (Work it, girl.) But like every other woman, there are parts of your body that you wish you could perfect. Unlike diving into the latest crash diet or painful plastic surgery, correcting your eye shape is something that you...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Close-Set Eyes

Smoky eyes are sexy, modern and versatile. By wearing a smoky eye, you can feel confident and look polished in very little time. But dark colors are not always easy to wear on the eye; they can make features recede and appear smaller. The way you...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Deep-Set Eyes

Sultry, smoky eyes are undeniably seductive. But when you're not blessed with naturally large eyes, dark shadows can make your eyes appear smaller. If you have deep-set eyes, they can virtually disappear into the face when bathed in dark shadows....

How to Apply Eyeliner to Monolids

Monolid eyes, which are frequently (but not always) found on individuals of Asian descent, do not have creases. Since this is the case, application of eye makeup to play up the beauty of monolid eyes works a little differently. Some people prefer...

How to Apply a Smoky Eyeshadow Look to Wide-Set Eyes

There's an old saying that eyes are the windows to the soul, so obviously, you want yours to look their best. If you have wide-set eyes, don't sweat it. Makeup is great for creating illusions of facial symmetry. Just because you weren't born with...