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41 and my eyes seem to be getting smaller

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Lovewins · 03/07/2021 20:28

Is there anything I can do to make them look bigger? I get my eyelashes tinted every couple of months or so and do a bit of tight line but doesn’t seem to be cutting it any more. Also- my shu umera eyelash curlers need replacing- any recommendations?

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Lovewins · 03/07/2021 21:16

I have attached a photo (I’m not really wearing a balaclava Grin)

41 and my eyes seem to be getting smaller
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TheSunShinesBrighter · 03/07/2021 21:19

I used to have gorgeous big blue eyes (if I do say so myself).
They have faded and are smaller, not as bright as they were. They’re quite squinty now.

Yours look lovely & bright OP!

bookish83 · 03/07/2021 21:21

Your eyes look nice!

I have the same problem and am beyond upset that you cannot buy Shu Umera curlers.

Charlotte Tilbury ones are rubbish. Kevin Aucoin (spelling?) are ok

Lovewins · 03/07/2021 21:34

Yes - @TheSunShinesBrighter squinty is exactly how mine look!

@bookish83 thanks for the recommendation- although you don’t sound that happy about them! Shu Umera are amazing- absolutely gutted you can’t get them now. I can see I’m going to end up buying about five sets of eyelash curlers at this rate. Has anyone tried the Laura Mercier ones? I heard some good reviews...

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Funatlast · 03/07/2021 22:08

Can eyes actually get smaller? I know noses and ears get bigger so there’s not much hope for me as I age.

Funatlast · 03/07/2021 22:08

You’ve got lovely eyes anyway.

uneazy · 03/07/2021 22:13

I use a gua sha and use that on my face. It's helps my eyes look more open. You can you tube how to do it. I massage upwards, I think it helps with lymphatic drainage

uneazy · 03/07/2021 22:15

Your eyes are lovely but I think if you used one it would help on the outer part of your eye, between the lid and brow

FindingMeno · 03/07/2021 22:15

You've got a lovely shape to your eyes.

Peppallama · 03/07/2021 22:15

Switching from black to dark brown mascara has helped me.

Sunnyday321 · 03/07/2021 22:17

Eyes appear smaller because the upper eyelid ( the flesh underneath your eyebrows ) sags down and begins to hang over the eye.
Mine are not good. Yours look ok .

Lovewins · 03/07/2021 23:28

@uneazy seen loads about gua sha’s but wasn’t sure if they were a bit gimmicky- worth a go I guess. Do you have to do it every day?

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lambrinisupernova · 04/07/2021 00:11

Why can't you buy Shu Uemuras anymore? I used to buy one pair a month as I liked a really dramatic curl and the pads would always lose their bounce. Still got about 100 pairs minus the pads!

lambrinisupernova · 04/07/2021 00:12

And by the way OP, your eyes are gorgeous, I would love to have eyes like yours! White eyeliner along the water line can make them look bigger though then dark eyeliner on the lower eye lid?

uneazy · 04/07/2021 09:04

@Lovewins it definitely works - it's just a tool to massage your face. I aim to do everyday as it's fairly quick but do often forget.

Tasmaniandevilchaser · 04/07/2021 11:15

@Lovewins just come to say you have lovely eyes and that your 'balaclava' photo has made me laugh! I'm actually interested in the gua sha, what's it going to do for my hooded eyes? @uneazy

FreekStar2 · 04/07/2021 11:22

I think eyes do get smaller- it's like they heal up over the years. I always notice this about really old ladies- their eyes are tiny!

BrownEyedGirl80 · 04/07/2021 11:30

I've got shu eyelash curlers.Bought them recently.

Lovewins · 04/07/2021 13:41

@CupOfTPlease the k you for the link- I’ve bought three pairs ha!
Thanks all those saying I have nice eyes, I didn’t post a picture expecting compliments- more for any ideas makeup wise or massage etc, but thanks Blush

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bookish83 · 04/07/2021 21:14
Thank you! Have you bought from there before?
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