The Anti-Aging Eye Makeup Tricks Every Woman Can Try To Lift Their Eyes—They Shed Years Off Your Face
February 5, 2024 by Marissa Matozzo
This article has been updated since its initial publish date to include more expert insight.
Each individual’s eye shape is a distinctive and lovely feature of their appearance. Among these shapes, hooded eyes are often revered for their mysterious allure, yet they present a challenge when it comes to applying eye makeup. This is due to the prominence of the upper eyelid over the lower eyelid, which can obscure the space available for eye shadow and eyeliner application.
As a result, many popular makeup tutorials that feature dramatic eye makeup, such as the smoky eye and winged eyeliner, are often not as effective on hooded eyes and may disappear when the eyes are open. Adding to the challenge is the natural aging process, which can result in sagging skin and fine lines around the eyes.
However, this does not mean that individuals with hooded eyes should forego the exciting world of eye makeup altogether! Rather, it is a matter of finding a technique that caters specifically to this eye shape. Makeup artists have provided a technique that accentuates the eye, making it appear more prominent despite the challenges of hooded eyes. Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Kerrin Jackson, celebrity, film and television makeup artist and creator of The Makeup Refinery blog.