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How do I make my eyes look bigger?

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BornToRun · 04/09/2008 16:20

Am rubbish with make up, a real novice, but my eyes always look quite insignificant and I want them to stand out. Only usually wear a bit of mascara, would have no idea how to apply liner or anything else, so lots of help needed please. Eyes are green btw. Look in later as off to do dinner, tia.

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Jewelsandgems · 04/09/2008 16:26

A good mascara - Lancome Hypnose is good. Eyeliner wise, I go for either liquid liner on top lid (but not thick line as this makes eyes look smaller) or normal eyeliner applied on the lower lashes and smudged.

Also, blusher can really brighten the eyes, so wear a good blusher too (and obviously, if you are going for wow eyes, keep lips nude-coloured)

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DrAnthonyZybutz · 04/09/2008 16:27

not too much.

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maidamess · 04/09/2008 16:32

I put a slightly darker shade in the eye socket, this makes the eyes pop out more.

Also smudge a caramel colour unde the lower lash line to define without a harsh line.

Eyeliner close to the top lashes, not a liquid imo as its a bit dressier and not so daytime. Loads of mascara, 2 coats .

Also, are your eyebrows defined? that can make a hell of a difference.

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hecate · 04/09/2008 16:36

scroll down a bit

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captainmummy · 04/09/2008 16:41

eyelash curlers are supposed to be a miracle cure for small eyes but I've never seen any effect. I use eyeliner/mascara and eyeshadow on a big date.

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DrAnthonyZybutz · 04/09/2008 17:01

sorry was on phone
dont put oto much dark stuff on

highlighter ( mac ylon) on brow bone is good
dior show mascara

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NomDePlume · 04/09/2008 17:02

Benefit do a numpty eyeshdow kit for eyes. It's good, comes with a little step by step sheet too. Hang on

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NomDePlume · 04/09/2008 17:03

BeneFit Big Beautiful Eyes

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 04/09/2008 17:07

You could put on specs for long sightedness

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MascaraOHara · 04/09/2008 17:10

my top tip: white eyeliner, thinly applied to the top lid inside your lashes.. makes your eyes look bigger and more sparkly.

also for brighter eyes use a good quialyty eye drop (before applying your make up) I'm a contact lense wearer and use acquify for those until I discovered it's this little bonus

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BoysAreLikeDogs · 04/09/2008 17:10

Get your eyelashes tinted, and an eyebrow shape, too. Some beauticians wax, some prefer to pluck.

You will be amazed at the difference.

HTH

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DrAnthonyZybutz · 04/09/2008 17:19

yes eyebrows
god what a good tip
i get mine waxed.
i look like lieutentant Uhuru now.

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sumomum · 04/09/2008 17:21

Benefit Lemon Aid & high beam work for me.

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daftpunk · 04/09/2008 17:28

eyelash curlers arn't brilliant but help a bit. obv use a really good mascara, and i use optrex..really makes my eyes sparkle!

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BornToRun · 04/09/2008 17:33

This is great, thanks. Eyebrows regularly waxed.

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