Applying eyeshadow on hooded eyes can be tricky, since much of the color disappears when the eyes are open. Your carefully crafted eyeshadow look gets trapped under the crease, and preventing creasing can feel like an uphill battle. But fear not! With the right eyeshadow techniques and eyebrow shaping, you can up your eye makeup look like a pro.
Step-by-step Guide on Eyeshadow Makeup on Hooded Eyes
Here’s thesecret ofconquering eyeshadow for hooded eyes!
- Create the illusion of a deeper crease with an eyelid tape. These lightweight tapes typically feel comfortable and stays for long hours.
- Alternatively, you can extend your crease by applying eyeshadow slightly above it.
Step 1: Set Eyebrow
Create a lifted and defined brow look for hooded eyes. Go for a higher arch eyebrow shape that extends towards your temples. Avoid overly thick or bushy brows, as they can ruin the look. Fill in sparse areas and define with an eyebrow pencil to make your eyes look bigger and more open.
Step 2: Prep the Lids
Start with clean, dry eyelids. You can apply an eyeshadow primer or foundation, or concealer for a smooth base and make the colors pop.
Step 3: Use Eyelid Tape
This is where the magic happens! Using an eyelid tape is one of the easiest ways to extend your crease line. Here’s a step-by-step process on how to use it:
- Take an eyelid tape and carefully open it.
- Now, look straight into the mirrorand lift your upper eyelid gently.
- Place the tape in the crease using Y-shaped applicator stick, press it gently. This will help create a more open and visible lid space.
Step 4: Base Shadow& Contour Shade
Swipe a neutral-coloured eyeshadow shadeacross the lid, including the taped section and brow bone for easy blending.Next, glide a slightly darker matte shade of your preference on top of your natural crease, along the tape edge, making a faux crease. This is essential to create the illusion of a bigger crease. Blend color upwards to the brow bone.
Step 5: Add Shimmer and Define Outer Corner
Apply light shimmer or satin shadow on the bare lid area left by the tape. Now, load up a darker shadow coloron the outer corner in a ‘V’ shape. Blend well. Create a gradient effect and blend it inwards to meet with the fake crease for added depth and drama. Add highlighter to the inner corner and under brow bone.
Step 6: Eyeliner and Mascara
Tightline the upper lash line and finish with generous coats of lengthening mascara.
Be patient with the process. Practice a few times to identify the ideal eyelid placement and prevent creasing.Experiment with different shades and techniques to find what works best for your unique eye shape.
We hope with these tips and a little practice, you can masterstunning, crease-free eyeshadow looks. Embrace your naturally hooded eyes and make those eyes look even more beautiful with our guide!