Posted by GirlieBlogger@Beauty Fashion Blog Seattle
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For a lot of Asian women -- myself included -- we behold big eyes as beautiful. This perception is possibly because most Asian women were not born with big, gorgeous eyes. We also constantly search for ways to make our eyes appear larger.
Some Asian women have gone to drastic measures, like getting double eyelid surgery -- ouch! But most of us try tamer options like using makeup.
In fact, you don't even need a lot of makeup or fancy tricks to create bigger eyes. Just an eyeliner can do the job.
Don't believe me? Try the three tips below.
Although contrasting colors bring out and brighten eyes, to make eyes bigger, it's better to use a color that is close to your natural eye color. This way, color compliments your eyes instead of competing with them.
For myself, I used a dark brown liner by NYX.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For a lot of Asian women -- myself included -- we behold big eyes as beautiful. This perception is possibly because most Asian women were not born with big, gorgeous eyes. We also constantly search for ways to make our eyes appear larger.
Some Asian women have gone to drastic measures, like getting double eyelid surgery -- ouch! But most of us try tamer options like using makeup.
In fact, you don't even need a lot of makeup or fancy tricks to create bigger eyes. Just an eyeliner can do the job.
Don't believe me? Try the three tips below.
Eyeliner Makeup Tips for Asian Eyes
Tip 1: Use the Same Color as your Eyes
Although contrasting colors bring out and brighten eyes, to make eyes bigger, it's better to use a color that is close to your natural eye color. This way, color compliments your eyes instead of competing with them.
For myself, I used a dark brown liner by NYX.
Tip 2: Draw a Camel Hump
Cat eyes may be sexy, but bigger eyes need the "camel hump" eye makeup application technique.
Draw a thick line at your top lash line. Make a "hump" in the middle part of the line.
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| A little hump in the middle... |
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| ...makes an instant eye opener. |
Tip 3: Line Only 3/4 of Your Waterline
Instead of lining your entire bottom water line, line only 3/4 of the length. This way, your eyes are not "enclosed."
There you go. Easy eyeliner makeup tips for bigger eyes -- three steps and you are done.
Before: Small Asian Eyes
After: Lined and Bigger
Haha! Yes! I do something similar! I just make sure the center of my line rises a lot more so it's like a hill! Otherwise you'd never see a thin skinny line on my eyes! That and tightlining with gel!
ReplyDeleteThere's definitely a difference!:)
great post
ReplyDeleteI have to try that eyeliner. I have natural eyes, not big and not small but wanted little bit bigger,lol.. I like the color you pick..
ReplyDeleteI also have small eyes, even I'm not Asian :) On my top lash line I put a black line that is longer than my eye and rises a little bit. I do it with eyeliner. On low lash line I put a brown eye-shadow. I also put beige and brown eye-shadows on my eye-lid. And a lot of black mascara :) You can see it on my photos- I always have the same makeup :)
ReplyDeletethe hump in the middle is genius! never thought of that before! ;)
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Fabulous tips! They really do make a huge difference!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I love this post!
ReplyDeleteThe bottom ones, I usually avoid as I have patience of a hummingbird. But I'll try it the way u suggested.
I extend mine a li'l bit longer on top!
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My dear, I found your blog by chance, while peeking others and I decided to check it out! I’m glad I did it, because I am really delighted with yours. It's beautiful, well structured, interesting, sweet amazing [probably your own qualities right?] and it has completely got me hooked. I think we're going to get along just fine! ;) I'd like to invite you to follow each other. I’d be very pleased. I wish you lots of success and will surely come back often kisses
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thats a very good technique.
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Thanks so much for posting this. Although I do and try my best in makeup learning from you in how to approach eyeliner for Asian lids. helps a lot, since you would totally know exactly how to achieve the best application
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This is a great tutorial! Your eyes look fabulous before and after the eyeliner. I love it.
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I'm really bad at applying liner to my upper lid so I usually fake bigger eyes by using a highlighter in the inner corner and only lining half of my eye to give the illusion of bigger eyes.
ReplyDelete-Ash
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My fave technique!
ReplyDeleteAmazing post! The camel hump liner is something I"ve never seen before. That's really cool! I'm gonna try it on my friend :)
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Eye liners are definitely instant 'eye opener'! The little hump is such a great trick!
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This is a great technique, I didn't know you can make eyes bigger this way! I usually just use black eyeliner and I wing it out, but I don't line my bottom line, so it kinda looks bigger.
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That hump trick is awesome! It totally does work!! Great tips!!
ReplyDeleteJayme @ HLNC
That is a great technique! I love the look of big eyes and lots of long, thick lashes. I'll have to try this out soon :)
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That 'camel hump' technique is new to me, I've never seen that before. You look beautiful!
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I've never heard it called a camel hump before! I often wear my eyeliner like that too
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, you can definitely see the difference!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I sort of have semi-Asian eyes, haha :) I love using thick top liner though :) There's a new post up on my blog and I'd love to hear what you think of it, so feel free to stop by!
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wow...beautiful eyes!!!
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Love this! Us asians are always looking for these tips :) and eyeliner is one the best solutions for us. I also love eyelashes. . so I have extensions.
ReplyDeleteRed Soles and Red Wine
I never thought about the camel hump technique but it makes sense! I also agree that you shouldn't line the entire bottom lid and leave it open!
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Eyeliner looks lovely. My tip is to use an angel brush.. works perfect for the perfect eyeliner line. <3
ReplyDeleteI din know making a hump will help to enlarge the eyes. thanks for sharing.
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hmm...definitely makes a difference. I like the eye liner effect on your eyes, you have nice eyes to begin with so it definitely enhances.Thanks for the tutorial
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you have big lovely eyes to begin with! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome technique! It looks so great on you! xo
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Such an amazing technique. I'll be bookmarking this and saving it for my Asian gals. You are wooooonderful!
ReplyDeletethanks for the eye lining tips!you already have a gorgeous almond eyes shaped to begin with! ^_^~ I love how deep set your double eyelids were unlike mine's which are uneven and hiding most of the time (--___--)" I have to use beauty lens, double eyelid tape and eyeliner just so my eyes would appear a lot bigger...>_<
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Woah those tips really worked! Such a difference. The camel hump one is new to me. Is it tricky to master? I'm worried I'd just end up with a big glob in the middle of my eyes haha
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This is the first time I've come across this technique, very creative. As Ashley K suggested, using a highlighting color--such as beige, light gold, white, etc.--in the inner corner of the eye is another subtle eye opening technique. In addition, line the lower water line with the same color you use for your inner corner highlighter. The color you choose depends on your skin color of course and/or preference.I'd suggest a powder rather than a pencil, however, if you use a pencil just soften it with a brush. =)
ReplyDeletei do the same. you're lucky you at least have a fold :)
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great tips!!
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