Essential Tips for Enhancing Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes can be a beautiful feature, but they can also pose a challenge when it comes to makeup application and eye-enhancing techniques. If you have hooded eyes, you may find that your eyelids are partially or completely covered by a fold of skin, making it difficult to create certain eye makeup looks. However, with the right tips and techniques, you can enhance your hooded eyes and make them the focal point of your makeup. Here are five essential tips for enhancing hooded eyes.

1. Prime and Set: To ensure your eye makeup stays in place and doesn’t smudge or crease, it’s crucial to start with a good eye primer. Apply a small amount of primer to your eyelids and blend it in using your fingertips or a brush. This will create a smooth base for your eyeshadow and help it adhere better. But no need to stress over what primer to buy. I use Tangled cream eyeshadow or even my brightening highlight as a primer.

2. Transition Shade: When applying eyeshadow to hooded eyes, it’s important to create depth and dimension. Start by applying a neutral, matte transition shade slightly above your natural crease. This will help to visually lift the hooded area and create a more defined eye shape. Use the fluffy end of the eyeshadow brush to blend the transition shade for a seamless gradient effect.

3. Cut the Crease: One of the most effective techniques for hooded eyes is cutting the crease. This involves applying a lighter shade or a shimmer eyeshadow on the mobile lid, stopping at the crease. This technique helps to create the illusion of a higher crease and opens up the eye area. Remember to blend the edges for a seamless transition.

4. Highlight the Inner Corner: Apply a light shimmer eyeshadow to the inner corner of your eyes to add brightness and make them appear more open. Some of my favorite options are Drift, Sabrina, Crush, or On Wednesday.

5. Mascara, Lashes, and Brows: To complete your eye makeup look, don’t forget your lashes. Mascara is your best friend! My favorite drugstore mascara is It Cosmetics Superhero Mascara and my favorite mascara for mature lashes is PrimeLash from Prime Prometics. Use KELLYE for 10% off PrimeLash through my referral link. For longer, fuller, thicker lashes, apply my favorite lash serum first. Lash Therapy from Hello Skincare is a game changer! Use KELLYE20 for 20% off through my referral link. TIP: Apply mascara to the tips first, then the rest of the lash. This will give you the best result! And don’t forget you brows. Well-groomed and defined eyebrows can help balance and frame your hooded eyes. Fill them in using your contour color for the perfect finishing touch.

Hooded eyes can be beautifully enhanced with the right makeup techniques. By following these five essential tips, you can transform your hooded eyes into a stunning feature. With a little practice and experimentation, you’ll be able to create eye-catching looks that accentuate your unique eye shape. Embrace your hooded eyes and let them shine!

I hope this was helpful!

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XO,Kellye