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Heavy eyelids

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ForensicFlossy · 22/09/2023 15:14

Hi all

I have quite hooded eyelids like in this pic (this is not me it's a Google image). Does anyone know if the little sticker things I keep seeing advertised actually work? Or does anyone else have any great tips on how to make my eyes look better?

Thank you

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theduchessofspork · 22/09/2023 15:31

If you Google make up for hooded eyes you’ll see Laura Mercier and Bobby brown tutorials

I have never seen the little sticker things but am pretty sure they will make you look like Barbara Cartland

Hooded eyes only a big deal if they sagging over your actual eyes, in which case save up for surgery. Ones like the pic are fine.

StoatofDisarray · 22/09/2023 15:54

You have lovely eyes! Sorry, I don't have any advice, just wanted to chip in.

smallshinybutton · 22/09/2023 15:55

Little stickers are always noticeable and also fall off

smallshinybutton · 22/09/2023 15:55

StoatofDisarray · 22/09/2023 15:54

You have lovely eyes! Sorry, I don't have any advice, just wanted to chip in.

Those aren't OP's eyes

Steev · 22/09/2023 16:01

No don't waste your money.

SM4713 · 22/09/2023 16:01

The sticker things are worth a try. I'd also consider a eye lash lift and tint. I had it done recently and people assumed I have false lashes on, but it was just my own real ones. It really opened up my eyes though.

My mum had a blepharoplasty a few years ago and they look great now and more youthful. I'm assuming I might be heading down the same path in a few years though.

StoatofDisarray · 22/09/2023 16:02

Sorry OP! Should have read your post properly. Nevertheless hooded eyes like the ones in the pic are still lovely.

Helenahandkart · 22/09/2023 16:36

The thing with hooded eyes is that you can’t do eyeliner flicks any more.

Ilovetolurk · 22/09/2023 16:50

They work to a degree but very fiddly don’t last and come off with makeup. I keep getting insta ads for them and they are outrageous; they used to be a few quid off eBay.

sadly the only complete solution is bleph surgery

afaloren · 22/09/2023 16:52

My mum had blepharoplasty on the NHS a few years ago. She recovered very quickly and it made a big difference.

EyeEyeEyes · 22/09/2023 16:58

I’m pretty sure those are a mumsnetter who posted on the blepharoplasty thread!

IME none of the stickers, creams or Botox lifts work. I tried them all before my eye
surgery. Now I don’t have to worry

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Bearpawk · 22/09/2023 22:10

Caroline hirons had a blepharoplasty and did a blog about it

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ForensicFlossy · 22/09/2023 23:55

Thanks everyone, really interesting replies. I had a feeling the stickers wouldn't be great.

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limitededition555 · 14/10/2024 23:38

EyeEyeEyes · 22/09/2023 16:58

I’m pretty sure those are a mumsnetter who posted on the blepharoplasty thread!

IME none of the stickers, creams or Botox lifts work. I tried them all before my eye
surgery. Now I don’t have to worry

I know this is an old thread, but wow the results are amazing! Can I ask how much you paid please and if it was a fairly simple surgery?

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