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Before we start, let's find out if you actually have hooded lids. Do your eyes have a crease?
Oct 28, 2018 To apply your eye makeup when you're over 50, start by applying a primer to the skin around your eyes, which will help smooth out any wrinkles. Next, apply a concealer that's 1 or 2 shades lighter than your skin to the skin under your eyes to cover up dark circles.
If you do, draw a straight line across your eyes and see if the outer corners pull up or down.
If they don't turn up or down (aka they are just straight), ask yourself one last question: Is your crease visible?
If not, you have hooded eyes, which means all of the following tips apply to you. Woo-hoo!
Now, are you ready for some ~eye-popping~ tricks?
1.For starters, get a great eye primer.
2.It's best to apply makeup with your eyes open, because it can be hard to find your natural crease with your eyes closed.
3.Apply the eyeshadow just above where you're marking your crease as opposed to in the natural fold of your eyelid.
4.If you're a beginner at applying eyeshadow, try this foolproof straight-line technique.
It'll give hooded lids the illusion of lifted eyes.
5.If you're looking to minimize your upper brow bone, stick with matte shades.
6.Invest in a waterproof mascara.
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7.A cat eye is probably the biggest struggle for small-lidded ladies, but here's a quick and easy trick.
8.If you're still having trouble, this disconnected wing technique may look wild, but it actually works.
9.Wanna try a silvery smoky eye? Let this tutorial be your guide.
10.If you're into warmer colors, here's great smoky look with a copper hue.
11.You can also create a 'cut crease,' which fakes a higher fold on your eyelid.
12.Basically, 'cutting' the crease with eyeshadow can transform any hooded lid into this makeup masterpiece.
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13.If you want to try something bright AF, be sure to bring the shadow up past the hood to maximize the color.
And, as always, continue being your bad self.
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