You don't have to be a professional makeup artist to use makeup to make your eyes bigger and brighter.
It is enough to know a few simple secrets - and your gaze will attract all the attention of others.
Talented makeup artist Liliya Abdulaeva revealed the secrets of how to make your eyes more expressive.
Highlighting eyebrows
By focusing on the eyebrows, you can emphasize or correct many facial features: open your eyes, narrow or widen your oval. Shadows, pencils and eyebrow pomades will help you correctly adjust the shape, for example, eyebrow mascara will add volume, and the gel will fix the desired direction of the hairs.Apply white pencil to the lower eyelid 
If you want to make your look more fresh and open, paint over the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid with a light pencil or eyeliner. Pearl shade and ivory color are suitable for this. Using highlighter 
A highlighter or pearlescent shadows will help add freshness and definition to your eyes. Apply them under the eyebrow, the inner corner of the eye and the central part of the eyelid. Lengthening eyelashes 
If your eyelashes do not have a bend, then it is better to use a curling iron. Apply them before applying mascara, creating a curve from the base towards the ends. Apply mascara from the roots, creating a supporting frame. False eyelashes can also naturally make your eyes look bigger. Apply beige shadows 
The beige-brown eyeshadow palette suits everyone without exception. Apply a lighter shade to your eyelid, darkening it towards the crease and then going light again towards the brow bone. This will help emphasize the sculptural appearance of the eyes. Darkening the eyelash contour 
Darkening the eyelash contour makes the eyes more expressive. You can smoothly blend it into your main eye makeup and your look will become more languid. Blue tint will make your eyes brighter 
Blue shades in makeup are suitable for almost all owners of green, blue and brown eyes. This color will make your look deeper and more expressive. Don't be afraid of colored shadows 
Colored shadows can simply be added as an accent or used as the main part of your makeup. The shade contained in the color of the iris is also a safe bet. To enhance it, use contrasting colors. Large eyes make the face expressive and memorable. Many girls and women who have naturally narrow eyelids dream of making their eyes more open, at least visually.
To succeed, it is enough to have several products in your cosmetic arsenal, as well as a little time for training. Using the right makeup, you can easily give your eyes the desired shape and make them larger.
There are many ways to create the illusion that your eyes are larger than they actually are. To correctly place accents, you need to know simple rules and things that make the size smaller:
- the shape and position of the eyes largely depend on the eyebrows, so it is important, first of all, to slightly adjust their shape, if necessary;
- the placement of the eyes on the face relative to the bridge of the nose greatly influences the perception of their size; even large, but close-set eyes will look smaller;
- depth also affects the visual picture: recessed into the head, the eyes seem much smaller, so you need to correct this moment by leveling the tone around and making the depth smaller;
- drooping eyelids, bruises and bags under the eyes also hide their size, so you can’t do without corrective cosmetics;
- fatigue, swelling and redness also do not make the look more attractive.
What helps in enlarging eyes:
- concealers for retouching bruises and signs of lack of sleep;
- highlighter to create beautiful highlights and shine and place accents;
- light and flesh-colored shadows, mother-of-pearl and sparkles in a reasonable amount work to increase size;
- voluminous fluffy mascara with a curling brush opens up eyelashes, making the look more expressive;
- eyelashes curled upward open the eyes and frame them beautifully;
- neat shape of the eyebrows, with the removal of excess hairs at the bridge of the nose if the eyes are close set; the tail should also be neat and not exceed the length of the eye too much;
- a raised arch of the eyebrow and a raised tip make the look more open.
How to do makeup to make your eyes appear bigger
Eye makeup to enlarge them can be done in several ways:
- apply concealer to the lower eyelid and slightly downwards in the shape of a triangle; carefully distribute the product with a sponge, also slightly evening out the color on the upper eyelid;
- apply the tone all over the face;
- powder the areas of the face that begin to shine first, apply a little powder to the eyelid;
When making your eyes, you can also use a special white soft eyeliner - kajal. If you line your lower eyelids from the inside, you can visually open your eyes and make them look more rested and larger.
A dark pencil with shading can also be used for the "beam" focus in the corner of the eyes that was described above.
In this method, a gap of skin not covered with color is left at the junction of the lines of the upper and lower eyelids.
How to make your eyes big and expressive with eyeliner
Shooter lovers also have their secrets:
How to make your eyes bigger without makeup
To visually increase the size of your eyes, it is important to monitor their condition. If they are very tired and have a sickly appearance, a large amount of shadow on the eyelids will only aggravate the situation. Therefore, if any problems arise, it is necessary to solve them before applying cosmetics.
For example, washing with ice refreshes and slightly relieves swelling and removes redness.
To restore the purity of your eyes, you can apply cotton compresses with tea leaves, parsley or cucumber juice. These liquids work well to relieve bruising and swelling.
If the retina turns red, blood vessels burst and the look becomes dull, you can use special drops that remove these signs of fatigue. It is important to care for the delicate skin of the eyelids using gels and gentle creams. Some of them refresh, relieve swelling and slightly improve the color of the surrounding skin.
When everything is in order with the skin around the eyes and with them themselves, you can use other tricks. For example, colored contact lenses make the look very expressive, even without the use of makeup, and in combination with it, the changes are simply incredible. By the way, there are special lenses whose radius is slightly larger than the iris, which makes the eyes even larger.
An open face and pulled back hair also work wonders. If you paint your lips with a rich color, you don’t even have to paint your eyes. Surprisingly, the emphasis on the lips makes the eyes brighter.
How to enlarge your eyes with exercises
The size of the eyes and their shape will, of course, not become larger as a result of the exercises, however, by making small efforts with the muscles, you can tighten the eyelids a little and get rid of the swelling.
Exercise not only engages muscles, but also promotes blood flow, which is very useful, including for vision.
It is also a great break from sitting at the computer for a long time. This exercise can only be done for centuries, but you can also use your fingers:
You can also squeeze and unclench your eyelids for the same purpose. You can pull the lower eyelid towards the upper eyelid without applying your fingers to the indicated points. They are placed there to regulate tension and determine pulsation during the exercise.
And some more eye makeup tips in the next video.
Large and expressive eyes are considered one of the most important conditions under which a woman is called beautiful, but not everyone is given them by nature. Fortunately, over thousands of years of perfecting the art of charm, women have learned to create beauty literally “from scratch”, thanks to the capabilities of cosmetics - the art of decorating and improving a person’s appearance.
Popular supermodels, “stars” of cinema and show business, looking at us from glossy pages, in everyday life do not always have a bright, extraordinary appearance, and most of them have ordinary eyes. Modern cosmetics, skillfully selected and applied by professional cosmetologists and makeup artists, add a mysterious shine, expressiveness and attractiveness to the look of “star” ladies. With a little patience, any woman can learn to visually enlarge her eyes with the help of cosmetics, making them expressive and making her gaze mesmerizing and magnetic.
Eyebrows and eyelashes: shape and structure
First of all, you can visually enlarge your eyes by giving your eyebrows and eyelashes a certain look and shape.Eyebrows of any shape should always be neat and clear, not very thick - this makes the look heavier, but eyebrows that are too thin, like a thread, are not the best option. The optimal choice is the natural shape and color of the eyebrows, but sometimes the eyebrows need to be tinted: there are many pencils available in different shades. A dark pencil is suitable for girls with dark skin, and for the rest - in the color of their hair, or a tone darker. Apply gel to hard eyebrows and smooth them with brushes. The arch of the eyebrows is well drawn and, closer to the outside, slightly raised.
On the inside, under the curve, you need to apply a little light shadow, maybe in combination with a highlighter: against a lightened background, the eyes will look bigger.
The longer and thicker the eyelashes, the more “open” the eyes will be: this is achieved with the help of good mascara (voluminous, lengthening), applied in 2-3 layers. The same thing applies to the lower eyelashes: good mascara lengthens them and makes the look more expressive, but here one layer is enough. On the outer corners, eyelashes should be painted so that the eye lengthens as much as possible.
If you need to “curl” your eyelashes, use tweezers, but now a more convenient and safe device has appeared - eyelash curlers. Based on its operating principle, it is sometimes compared to an electric toothbrush. The device is plugged into a power outlet, but can also operate on a battery – for more than 40 minutes: during this time you can curl the eyelashes of an entire “squad” of girls. The eyelashes not only curve gracefully, but also separate from one another - double the benefit. 
False or eyelash extensions also make your eyes look bigger. This method is proposed to be used for brittle or too short natural eyelashes, although in the first case it is still better to first strengthen them.
Expressive eyes: how shadows, pencils and correctors work
Knowing how to use a pencil correctly, you can make your eyes even larger by slightly changing their shape: imperfections are masked, and advantageous features are emphasized.If the eyes are round, you need to draw out the corners, outer and inner, drawing them in with a pencil and making them brighter.
With an almond shape, use a pencil to trace the lines along which the eyelashes grow and shade them.
The European form is usually understood as “something in between,” although this is incorrect - there cannot be a common type here: for example, the shape of the eyes of ethnic Englishwomen and residents of southern Europe is noticeably different. However, it is generally accepted that European eyes are not elongated or round, not very large, but not small either. Here it is proposed to highlight the outer corner of the eye - “pull” it towards the temple and shade it upward; There is no need to focus on the lower eyelid: just go over it lightly with a pencil.
If the eyes are “deep-set” and small, an arrow is drawn along the eyelash growth line, its expanding tip is bent upward, pointing at the tip of the eyebrow; shade the corner. Dark pencils will not work - on the contrary, they will make your eyes look smaller, but gold and silver ones, in combination with light shadows, will come in handy. 
We won’t talk about combinations of shadows and their choice according to eye color here - it’s not difficult to find out. However, “neutral” shades, such as light beige, pale pink, peach, etc. can be used with contrasting colors - for example, light pearlescent shadows with dark ones: this way even the most inconspicuous look will become richer and more attractive.
Highlighter, if desired, is applied under the eyebrows, and on the inner contour of the lower eyelid, and in the inner corners of the eyes, above and below: this way any look will be more “open” and expressive, because the whites will continue. In general, it’s worth experimenting with highlighter: this light product, which works real miracles, comes not only white, but also pinkish and golden. 
Concealer, which must be used if there are spots or darkening under the eyes, you can also try “non-traditional”: not yellow, but pink or blue - the result is often more natural.
Now briefly about the sequence of applying makeup that enlarges the eyes.
How to make your eyes expressive
First, apply a base - such that it sticks well. The crease of the eyelid is marked with a fluffy brush: it should seem a little higher than it actually is. The shadows are chosen carefully so that they lie in an even layer, and the shades smoothly transition into one another or mix and shade over the eyelid. Apply a little white or matte eyeshadow under the eyebrows (with or without adding a highlighter), and rub it in so that you get a light, barely noticeable shade.Dark shadows are placed on the crease of the eyelid, darken the edge, and shade; outline the contour of the lower eyelid with a highlighter, highlight the inner corners - the look is given a “shine”.
Eyeliner is not always used, but dark eyeliner is suitable for enlarging the eyes: the face appears thinner and more graceful - the eyes become more noticeable. The lines are drawn near the eyelashes, thinly, from the beginning or middle of the eyelids to the outer corners of the eyes. A little before reaching the corner (or in the middle), make the line a little thicker, and then thinner again: gradually reduce the thickness, leading to the end. Carefully blend along the contour of the line with an angled brush.
Lower eyelid: eyeliner is applied not along the lash line itself, but slightly below. You can first apply the dots with a pencil, and then connect them with the same beveled brush, and also carefully shade them. 
What prevents you from opening your eyes?
Addiction to dark shadows and eyeliners makes the eyes smaller: the result is a “look from the depths.”Too much mascara leads to the same result: eyelashes become heavier and so does your gaze.
Liquid eyeliner makes the overall look of the makeup heavier - it turns out unnatural, but it can be used to fill the gaps left between the eyelashes after the pencil.
And once again about the area under the eyes. Be sure to pay attention to it: both too dark and pale skin in this area creates the effect of “sunken” eyes.
Large and expressive eyes are considered one of the most important conditions under which a woman is called beautiful, but not everyone is given them by nature. Fortunately, over thousands of years of perfecting the art of charm, women have learned to create beauty literally “from scratch”, thanks to the capabilities of cosmetics - the art of decorating and improving a person’s appearance.
Popular supermodels, “stars” of cinema and show business, looking at us from glossy pages, in everyday life do not always have a bright, extraordinary appearance, and most of them have ordinary eyes. Modern cosmetics, skillfully selected and applied by professional cosmetologists and makeup artists, add a mysterious shine, expressiveness and attractiveness to the look of “star” ladies. With a little patience, any woman can learn to visually enlarge her eyes with the help of cosmetics, making them expressive and making her gaze mesmerizing and magnetic.
How to make up eyebrows and eyelashes
First of all, you can visually enlarge your eyes and make them more expressive by giving your eyebrows and eyelashes a certain look and shape.
Eyebrows of any shape should always be neat and clear, not very thick - this makes the look heavier, but eyebrows that are too thin, like a thread, are not the best option. The optimal choice is the natural shape and color of the eyebrows, but sometimes the eyebrows need to be tinted: there are many pencils available in different shades. A dark pencil is suitable for girls with dark skin, and for the rest - in the color of their hair, or a tone darker. Apply gel to hard eyebrows and smooth them with brushes. The arch of the eyebrows is well drawn and, closer to the outside, slightly raised.
On the inside, under the curve, you need to apply a little light shadow, maybe in combination with a highlighter: against a lightened background, the eyes will look bigger.
The longer and thicker the eyelashes, the more “open” the eyes will be: this is achieved with the help of good mascara (voluminous, lengthening), applied in 2-3 layers. The same thing applies to the lower eyelashes: good mascara lengthens them and makes the look more expressive, but here one layer is enough. On the outer corners, eyelashes should be painted so that the eye lengthens as much as possible.
If you need to “curl” your eyelashes, use tweezers, but now a more convenient and safe device has appeared - eyelash curlers. Based on its operating principle, it is sometimes compared to an electric toothbrush. The device is plugged into a power outlet, but can also operate on a battery – for more than 40 minutes: during this time you can curl the eyelashes of an entire “squad” of girls. The eyelashes not only curve gracefully, but also separate from one another - double the benefit.
False or eyelash extensions also make your eyes appear larger and more expressive. This method is proposed to be used for brittle or too short natural eyelashes, although in the first case it is still better to first strengthen them.
Shadows, pencil and corrector
Knowing how to use a pencil correctly, you can make your eyes expressive by slightly changing their shape: imperfections are masked, and advantageous features are emphasized.
If the eyes are round, you need to draw out the corners, outer and inner, drawing them in with a pencil and making them brighter.
With an almond shape, use a pencil to trace the lines along which the eyelashes grow and shade them.
The European form is usually understood as “something in between,” although this is incorrect - there cannot be a common type here: for example, the shape of the eyes of ethnic Englishwomen and residents of southern Europe is noticeably different. However, it is generally accepted that European eyes are not elongated or round, not very large, but not small either. Here it is proposed to highlight the outer corner of the eye - “pull” it towards the temple and shade it upward; There is no need to focus on the lower eyelid: just go over it lightly with a pencil.
If the eyes are “deep-set” and small, an arrow is drawn along the eyelash growth line, its expanding tip is bent upward, pointing at the tip of the eyebrow; shade the corner. Dark pencils will not work - on the contrary, they will make your eyes look smaller, but gold and silver ones, in combination with light shadows, will come in handy.
We won’t talk about combinations of shadows and their choice according to eye color here - it’s not difficult to find out. However, “neutral” shades, such as light beige, pale pink, peach, etc. can be used with contrasting colors - for example, light pearlescent shadows with dark ones: this way even the most inconspicuous look will become richer and more attractive.
Highlighter, if desired, is applied under the eyebrows, and on the inner contour of the lower eyelid, and in the inner corners of the eyes, above and below: this way any look will be more “open” and expressive, because the whites will continue. In general, it’s worth experimenting with highlighter: this light product, which works real miracles, comes not only white, but also pinkish and golden.
Concealer, which must be used if there are spots or darkening under the eyes, you can also try “non-traditional”: not yellow, but pink or blue - the result is often more natural.
Now briefly about the sequence of applying makeup to enlarge your eyes.
Makeup for expressive eyes
First, apply a base - such that it sticks well. The crease of the eyelid is marked with a fluffy brush: it should seem a little higher than it actually is. The shadows are chosen carefully so that they lie in an even layer, and the shades smoothly transition into one another or mix and shade over the eyelid. Apply a little white or matte eyeshadow under the eyebrows (with or without adding a highlighter), and rub it in so that you get a light, barely noticeable shade.
Dark shadows are placed on the crease of the eyelid, darken the edge, and shade; outline the contour of the lower eyelid with a highlighter, highlight the inner corners - the look is given a “shine”.
Eyeliner is not always used, but dark eyeliner is suitable for enlarging the eyes: the face appears thinner and more graceful - the eyes become more noticeable. The lines are drawn near the eyelashes, thinly, from the beginning or middle of the eyelids to the outer corners of the eyes. A little before reaching the corner (or in the middle), make the line a little thicker, and then thinner again: gradually reduce the thickness, leading to the end. Carefully blend along the contour of the line with an angled brush.
Lower eyelid: eyeliner is applied not along the lash line itself, but slightly below. You can first apply the dots with a pencil, and then connect them with the same beveled brush, and also carefully shade them.
How not to paint your eyes
Addiction to dark shadows and eyeliners makes the eyes less expressive: the result is a “look from the depths.”
Too much mascara leads to the same result: eyelashes become heavier and so does your gaze.
Liquid eyeliner makes the overall look of the makeup heavier - it turns out unnatural, but it can be used to fill the gaps left between the eyelashes after the pencil.
And once again about the area under the eyes. Be sure to pay attention to it: both too dark and pale skin in this area creates the effect of “sunken” eyes.
It's worth starting with the shadows. Apply a special base underneath them - this way they will last much longer. Start applying the main tone. It should be light and preferably matte (although pearlescent components are acceptable for evening makeup), ideally beige natural shades.Next, apply the shadows using a soft brush over the entire eyelid to the eyebrows and blend them thoroughly. Then take a darker shade to make your eyes a little deeper by drawing a line along the contour of the eyelashes, and also highlighting the crease of the upper eyelid and the outer corner of the eye. Using a larger brush, carefully blend the edges of the two shadows.
Eyeliner is in progress
Eyeliner and winged eyeliner are a great way to visually enlarge your eyes. To begin, draw a line on the upper eyelid along the growth of the eyelashes, slightly extending the eye towards the temples. Toward the end of the outer side of the eye, the line can be slightly raised. Now apply color to the lower eyelid as well. Strictly along the eyelash growth line (in no case touching the mucous membrane - this will lead to the exact opposite effect), draw a neat, not particularly greasy and light line.In order for the line to be neat, even and not greasy, the pencil should be tilted so that the lead is almost perpendicular to the eyelash growth line.
Connect the lines of the upper and lower eyeliner at the temple - there should be a very small point of unpainted skin. Now arm yourself with a light pearlescent pencil and paint over this point, and then draw it along the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid with the same pencil. This simple technique gives your eyes radiance, expressiveness, and also significantly enlarges them. In addition, you can use a pearlescent pencil to highlight the inner corner of the eye, as well as the space under the eyebrow - these techniques will make the eyes larger and the look fresher. Plus, this is a good way to combat signs of fatigue.
Instead of a pearlescent pencil, you can use a highlighter in the inner corner of the eye and under the eyebrow.