I always get asked for tips for people with smaller eyes who want their eyes to not only stand out but appear bigger as well, and there are a couple tricks that I know of to get this effect, which I will gladly share with you :)
So first off, the best trick to make your eyes look bigger is to line the OUTSIDE of your upper lashline, not your water line (the inside of your lower lashline). This is done most effectively by using a gel liner, MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack is great or you can go for a dark brown if you prefer something a little less intense, also Bobbi Brown do a great gel liner in Black Ink. You can use a liquid liner, but I personally find these a lot harder to use, especially if you don't have a steady hand or you are new to the makeup scene. The best brush to use for achieving this look is a thin liner brush or an angled brush, but try to keep them as thin as possible because if they are too thick it can be hard to get a thinner line if you're after a more natural look or if you are doing a specific makeup look.
You can also use a dark or black eyeshadow to line your upper lashline if you are going for a softer look, or if you are having trouble getting a smooth line with either the gel liner or a liquid liner.
When applying a dark colour to the upper lash line, whether it be gel, liquid or powder, I recommend applying it in small strokes along the lash line, and then fixing up the line to make it smooth, as opposed to trying to do the whole lot in one line.
Another tip for eyeliner is instead of using a black liner on your waterline (which make your eyes look more intense, however it can make them look smaller too), is using a flesh-coloured liner or a white liner on your waterline. This gives the illusion that your eye is bigger than it actually is, and actually makes your makeup look cleaner as well.
Big, thick lashes are another key to achieving bigger looking eyes. False lashes, not ones that are intensely thick and super long but ones that are more sparse and natural looking, as well as individual lashes, can make your eyes appear bigger than they really are. I recommend DUO lash adhesive (sold at MAC counters, or you can buy it on Trademe), it really is the best eyelash glue and don't be fooled into using the ones that come with lashes that you buy, they are useless and your lashes might start coming off halfway through the night and no one wants that!
The main trick with false lashes is not only what glue you use, but how long you give it to set before applying the falsies to your own. You want to apply the glue along the band of the lashes (not too much glue, or it will go everywhere and mess up your eye makeup) and then wave the lashes around until the glue becomes tacky, then you should apply middle of the lashes to the middle of your own eye, then fix the outer end with the same tweezers (be careful as you don't want to stab yourself in the eye) and then finally fix the inner edge, trying to secure the lashes as close as possible to your own natural lashline. You shouldn't stress too much about getting it done quickly before the glue dries, because you do have time and you don't want to mess it up!
Also, you want to apply mascara BEFORE putting the false lashes on, so that you can reuse them.
Applying a black liner to your upper waterline (you may have to lift your eyelid to do this) can also give the appearance that you have thicker lashes, so can help in making your eyes appear bigger as well.
Applying a tiny bit of a bright shiny eyeshadow (light, frost coloured pigments are great for this) to your tear duct area is very flattering to all eye shapes (except if you have eyes that are set far apart) and it really helps to make the eyes 'pop', and give your makeup the desired effect.
The last tip I have for making eyes appear bigger is to make sure that you have no 'fall out' blow your eyes. A fan brush can help to get rid of eyeshadow fallout, but you must use a light hand so that the shadow doesn't stick to your skin in which case you have to redo your foundation in that area, which can be a pain. Popping some concealer (slightly lighter than your skintone) under your eye will also help to brighten the area, giving you a fresh and brighter finished look.
I hope these tips helped you guys, let me know what you think or if you have any more questions for me :)
Elle xx
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