We spend hours in front of a mirror to get our eye makeup perfect. There are all kinds of little tricks you can use that will make applying makeup much easier and ensure that you always have the look you are going for.
ALWAYS START WITH PRIMER
Want to keep your eye makeup from ending up all over your face? Use an eye shadow primer first and your eye shadow and liner will stay in place, plus you’ll create a smooth base for easier application.
Eye makeup hacks
MAKEUP HACK 1: WHEN YOU’RE OUT OF EYE SHADOW PRIMER, USE CONCEALER
If you don’t have any eye shadow primer, not to worry—using a bit of concealer can work just as well. Simply take your concealer of choice and dab a couple of dots onto your upper eyelid, then use a makeup brush to blend out.
MAKEUP HACK 2: CREATE A STANDOUT EYESHADOW SHADE WITH WHITE LINER
Applying just a little white eyeliner underneath your eyeshadow can create a totally different look! If you’ve ever heard that it’s a good idea to layer white nail polish under neon shades, this works on the same principle. By layering shadows over a white base, your eye shadow will appear more vibrant and opaque.
MAKEUP HACK 3: USE NUDE EYELINER ON YOUR WATERLINE
Your lash line isn’t the only spot for eyeliner! Lining your waterline with nude eyeliner is a trick to help make your eyes appear bigger and more awake. Try this hack using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Nude the next time you look like you didn’t get enough sleep the night prior!
MAKEUP HACK 4: APPLY GLUE TO FALSE LASHES USING A CLEAN BOBBY PIN
Applying false lashes can be such a tricky feat, but the end results look so gorgeous! One of our top tips for applying falsies: Rather than just dabbing glue directly onto the lashes, use one end of a clean bobby pin to apply it onto each lash. This way, you won’t end up with too much glue on your lashes.
MAKEUP HACK 5: APPLY UNDER-EYE CONCEALER IN A TRIANGLE SHAPE
Dark circles? Puffiness? General discoloration? The under-eye area is one of the most delicate, and therefore most annoying to treat and conceal, areas on the entire complexion. When applying your under-eye concealer (we love the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer Waterproof, Full Coverage), apply it in a triangle shape under each eye. Making this simple switch to how you apply your concealer can make all the difference in brightening your under-eye area for a dark circle-free makeup look.
MAKEUP HACK 6: USE MULTIPLE EYELINERS
It’s common to think that when using eyeliner, you should stick to one shade at a time, but this isn’t always the case. For example, if you’re using black liquid eyeliner on your top lash line, applying it on your bottom lash line as well can actually make your eyes appear smaller. Instead, try using a black eyeliner, such as the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner in Black, up top and brown on the bottom.
MAKEUP HACK 7: HIGHLIGHT YOUR EYES
Everyone knows to highlight the tops of their cheekbones in order to become a glowing goddess, but what about your eyes? A well-placed highlight can really open up your eyes and transform your look. Try highlighting around the inner corners of your eyes and on the center of your lid for a beautiful, spotlight effect.
MAKEUP HACK 8: TAILOR YOUR EYE MAKEUP TO YOUR EYE SHAPE
For a look that’s totally you, keep your eye shape in mind when applying eye makeup. If you have almond eyes, just about any shade or style will look absolutely stunning. If you have round eyes, contouring them can help to bring the focus to the center of your eyes. If you have upturned eyes, try rocking a little dark shadow or liner on the outer edge of your lower lash line. If you have downturned eyes, shade them with natural colors. If you have monolids, add dimension by applying a gradient effect—starting with darker colors near your lash line and gradually fading into a light, shimmery shade beneath your brow bone. If you have hooded eyes, keep your brows well maintained and carry neutral eye shadow shades all the way up to your brow bone.
MAKEUP HACK 9: USE THE DOT TECHNIQUE
Creating the perfect cat eye with liquid eyeliner is far from the easiest thing to do. To make the process easier, try the dot technique. Start by taking the eyeliner and making a dot where you want the point of your flick to end up. Then, draw another dot on the outer corner of your upper lash line. Repeat this process on the other eye and make sure your dots are placed evenly—this way, you’ll ensure your cat eye is even on both sides! Next, join the two dots with a straight line of eyeliner before continuing to line your eyes as usual.
Use these nine eye makeup hacks to get gorgeous eyes in no time. They will make your eyes look bigger and beautiful. Comment down below if you have any other eye makeup hacks for us.