How to Apply Makeup on Different Eye Shapes

In the world of cosmetics, eye makeup may be the most important aspect of them all. But using eye makeup on different eye shapes is a great skill and one you should certainly learn. Once you master this skill you will gain so much confidence in your own ability of being a professional makeup artist.

In these training videos I will demonstrate how to apply makeup on different eye shapes. I will perform the techniques on sketches and also use a model for the Small Eye and Asian Eye tutorial.

The following items from our Makeup Kit will be used:

212 Spoolie Brush
221 All Over Eye Blender Brush
204 Crease Brush
219 Precision Crease Brush
202 Large Shader Brush
229 Detailing Brush
207 Angle Eyeliner Brush
15 Color Eye Shadow Palette- Neutral
Eyeliner pencils
Eyelash Curler
Black mascara
Cotton buds
Tissues

Now let’s look at the different eye shapes and how to apply makeup on them.

Almond Eyes

These eyes have the perfect proportions so any makeup technique will work on them and also look good.

Wide-Set Eyes

For a well-proportioned and balanced face, the two eyes should have the exact space or width of another eye between them.

Should that not be the case, women end up with eyes that are too far apart, making their face look broader than it really is. Eyes that are situated too far apart can then throw your whole face out of favor.

Here are some tried and tested tips on grooming and makeup application that can do wonders to make your wide-set eyes appear closer to each other.

Eye shadow

Generally, the thumb rule while applying makeup to such wide-set eyes is to apply it in such a way that it emphasizes the inner edges, or the inner ‘V’ of your eyes.

To achieve this, use a dark color or darker shade palette to the outer edge of your eye and contrast this with light shades of the palette towards the inner edge of the eye. Such thoughtful and smart makeup works great to create the illusion of closer set eyes, giving your face an overall proportionate look.

Eye liner and eye pencil

Some makeup experts argue that eyeliner should never be applied to the outer corners of eyes that are far apart from each other, as this shall make them appear even further and distant. Instead, you should do the opposite. The correct way to apply eyeliner to such kind of eyes is to start applying your eyeliner or eye pencil at about one third the distance from your tear ducts situated in the inner corner of your eyes.

Continue drawing a thick, even line along your lash line, towards your tear duct and the inner edge of your eye. You can even experiment further and add an element of half smoky eye look at the inner edges of your eyes. Focus on tapering the eyeliner line as you draw it. This is because a fat, uneven or hastily drawn line could look completely naturally.

When this kind of contrasting makeup is done at the two outer corners of eyes on both sides of your face, the wide-set eyes will look closer to each other and in proportion. For best results, you need to repeat the same eyeliner application strategy on the lower eyelids as well. There are no set rules as to what colors work and what don’t, so you need to experiment with them and choose a few that compliment your underlying skin tone.

Once you grasp the technique of applying eyeliner in this style, you will never have to be self-conscious about being stuck with a pair of eyes that are wide-set.

How to Apply Makeup on Wide-Set Eyes

Practical

These eyes are more than one eye-length apart so the goal here is to draw the eyes closer together.

Step 1: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into a light brown, dark brown or black eye shadow color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. The inner part of the eyebrows should be a little darker than the outer part. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 2: Take the same brush and apply a light to medium eye shadow color on the outer half of the eyelid and take it all the way up to the brow bone.

Step 3: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 4: Take the same brush and apply the darker eye shadow color on the inside half of the eyelid and taking it till just under your brow bone.

Step 5: Take the same brush and do blending over the color that you have applied.

Step 6: Finally, use a brown or black eyeliner pencil and draw a line into the upper eyelashes, starting in a thick line from the inside of the eye and making the line thinner as you go outwards.

Step 7: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Close-Set Eyes

As previously mentioned, the distance between the eyes should be that of another eye. It is this difference that makes any woman's face look beautifully proportioned and structured.

However, if your or your client’s eyes are too closely set to each other, then you can rectify this with eye makeup.

Using smart, corrective and camouflaging eye makeup, you can create an illusion of having perfectly distanced eyes that could then hold your face together under deeper scrutiny. Here are some tried and tested tips on grooming and makeup application that can do wonders to make your close-set eyes appear absolutely striking.

Eyebrows

To begin with, have a close look at your eyebrows and notice their shape, length and size carefully. For example, if your eyebrows are placed too close to each other, or if you have a ‘uni-brow’ problem in the making, then chances are that this can compound your problem, making your eyes appear too close, even if they aren’t. In the “How to Shape Your Eyebrows” chapter I explain the steps in detail.

Eye shadow

Since you essentially want to create an illusion of space between your eyes, the best thing to do is to use light-reflecting, easy to use eye makeup that works well to open up whatever little or more space there exists between your eyes. Generally the rule of thumb is to emphasize the outer edges or ‘V’ of your eyes.

To achieve this, use a medium or dark color palette to the outer edge of your eye and contrast this with lighter shades or a lighter palette towards the inside corners of the eye.

Eye liner and eye pencil

Eyeliner should never be applied to inner corners of eyes that are situated very close to each other, as this shall make them appear even closer. Instead, the opposite provides the best results. The correct way to apply eyeliner to such kind of eyes is to start applying your eyeliner or eye pencil from about one third the distance from your tear ducts situated in the inner corner of your eyes.
Continue drawing a thick, even line along your lash line, away from your tear duct and the inner edge of your eye, outwards and continue past the end of the eyelashes. You can even experiment further and add an element of half smoky eyes look at the outer edges of your eyes. Focus on tapering the eyeliner line as you draw it.

When this kind of makeup is done at the two extreme corners of eyes on both sides of your face, it works to shift attention from the closeness of your eyes to the center of your face. For best results, you need to repeat the same application strategy on the lower eyelid as well.

How to Apply Makeup on Close-Set Eyes Practical

Close set eyes are less than one eye-length apart. The goal here is to create the illusion of width and to make them look further apart from each other.

Step 1: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into a light brown, dark brown or black eye shadow color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 2: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush and apply a white, beige or cream eye shadow from the inside half of the eyelid and take it upwards to the brow bone.

Step 3: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 4: Take the same brush and apply a dark eye shadow color on the outer half of the eyelid and take it all the way up to the brow bone. You can even extend the color a bit beyond the outside corners of the eye just to open it up.

Step 5: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Finally, use a brown or black eyeliner pencil and draw a line into the upper eyelashes, starting in a very thin line and going thicker as you go outwards. This will create a “cat-eye” effect.

Step 7: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes are probably the trickiest type of eyes to put makeup on. If you have hooded eyes, you might face more problems in applying makeup because the eye makeup vanishes behind the lids when your eyes are open.

Eye shadow

The medium tone shade is your base color and this needs to be applied over the entire eye area. This helps by giving the impression that the lids are pushed away and the eyes are brought forward.

The next step is to softly brush the darker shade on the part that is hooded. It's important to blend the medium and dark shade properly so that any evident lines and edges become even. Apply the lightest shade, also called “highlight shade”, on your brow bone, under your eyebrow, and along the upper lash line. Highlight shades are used for brightening up the eyes and will make your eyes “pop.”

Eyeliner

Use the eyeliner pencil to define your eyes by working it on and along the lash lines, clean any stray or visible edge. If you need to brighten your eyes even more, you can use the white eye pencil along the rims of the lower lash line.

Eyelash curler

An eyelash curler is a must-have for women with hooded eyes. Curling your eyelashes can lengthen the lashes and make your eyes seem bigger. After you have curled your lashes, apply the mascara on the upper lashes and your makeup is complete.

To create a dramatic look for a special occasion, you can also add false eyelashes to your look. Select a pair with well-defined curls. It's also important to always have well-groomed eyebrows to frame your face and eyes. Nicely shaped eyebrows can give the image of bigger eyes.

How to Apply Makeup on Hooded Eyes Practical

The goal here is to lift the area of the eye that is drooping.

Step 1: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into a light brown, dark brown or black eye shadow color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 2: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush and apply a white, beige or cream eye shadow color over the entire eye area.

Step 3: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 4: Take the same brush and apply a light eye shadow color on the eyelids.

Step 5: Take your 204 Crease Brush and apply a medium eye shadow color from the outer corner of the eyes in a “v” shape. Take this color inwards and use a little bit of lifting action at the edges just to give the eye a lift.

Step 6: Wipe the brush with a clean tissue.

Step 7: Take the same brush and do blending over the color that was applied. Step 8: Run a white eyeliner pencil on the inside of the eye just to make it bigger.

Step 9: Finally, use a brown or black eyeliner pencil and draw a very thin line into the upper eyelashes. Step 10: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Big, Protruding Eyes

Big protruding eyes are the envy of many as big eyes are considered beautiful in many cultures. Some people with big, protruding eyes might feel insecure about themselves because they find it unsightly. On the other hand, having big eyes means having more space to experiment with makeup. If you have bulging eyes - that's the first thing people notice about you. Big eyes are already prominent, so the goal is to try and make the eyes appear smaller and to downplay them.

Eye shadow

An important step is choosing an eye shadow that is best-suited for bulging eyes. Bulging eyes need warm and deep shades to create an illusion of depth. You need to look for darker colors; preferably grey, dark brown, maroon or black in three different shades- highlight shade, medium and dark. You may also choose just one shade of eye shadow but make sure that it's of a deep tone. When you use dark colored eye makeup, your eyes appear smaller.

Avoid shiny, metallic, or shimmer eye makeup on really protruding eyes as they draw more attention to your eyes and can give you a harsh look. A matte finish eye shadow is the perfect choice to disguise protruding eyes. You also need a brown or black liquid eyeliner/eyeliner pencil, mascara, pressed powder, an angled eyeliner brush, and eye shadow brushes of different sizes.

You can start your eye makeup by carefully applying the highlight shade eye shadow to your brow bone using a medium eye shadow brush. Applying a highlighter in this area catches the light and makes it more prominent, disguising the bulging lids.

Apply the mid tone shade from the beginning of the lash line and cover the full lid. Using a large eye shadow brush, blend towards the brow bone to get a subtle fade. Next, apply the deep tone eye shadow from your lash line to the crease. To get a more intense effect, you can use an eye shadow brush with a flat head. Now apply the darkest shade across your lower lash line with the angled eyeliner brush then smudge gently to get a softer look.

Run the liquid eyeliner along the upper and lower lash line. You can play with the width a little bit by making it as thin or as thick as you want. Complete your eye makeup with mascara. Make sure to use only a single coat on your lower lashes, apply at least two coats on the upper lashes. As the upper lashes are thick, they will blend in with the rest of the makeup and hide bulging eyes.

Applying a single tone eye shadow

If you choose to use only one tint of eye shadow, follow these steps to attain a subdued but stunning look. Besides the items mentioned earlier, you also need a black or brown pencil eyeliner and a blending stick.

Start by drawing a dark line along your upper lash line and blend it with the blending stick. Draw a lighter line along your lower lash line and blend it well. Apply the eye shadow on your upper lids, making sure that you cover the areas that stick out the most. Blend the eye shadow with your fingertips to soften the appearance, then swipe the eye shadow lightly across your lower lids and blend it the same way. Finish with a few dashes of mascara to enhance your look.

More tips for big, protruding eyes

Under eye bags can make bulging eyes look more prominent than they already are. To avoid this, make sure you get lots of sleep and take other steps to reduce the puffiness.
Bright lipstick can draw attention away from your eyes, so invest in a few shades that match your skin tone. Try to keep the rest of your makeup minimal and avoid mixing too many colors.
Always keep your eyebrows well groomed; you can also use a brow pencil to accentuate them. Highlighters help in bringing your best features forward so invest more time in picking the right one. For your highlight shade eye shadow, you may want to pick ones in bone or taupe with matte finish.
Use patting motions when applying your eye makeup as it can intensify the color of your makeup. Try not to curve the eye shadow at the outer edges as it can make your eyes look rounder.
If you're looking to get an evening look, you can try grey eyeliner instead of black or brown. Make a thicker line on the outer edge of your eyes and thin it down as you go in.
Your eyes are now softly focused and less overpowering. You can get creative with your makeup and try to play up the rest of your facial features.

How to Apply Makeup on Big, Protruding Eyes Practical

These eyes are identified as having a big and very curvaceous eyeball area. The goal is to draw less attention to the eyeball area and to minimize the bulge.

Step 1: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into an eye shadow color that is similar to your hair color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 2: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush and apply a white, beige or cream eye shadow color over the entire eye area.

Step 3: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 4: Take the same brush and apply a dark brown eye shadow color over the bulging area. You could also use navy, charcoal, rust, etc.

Step 5: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Take the same brush and apply a navy/dark charcoal/black eye shadow color on the outer third of the eye. It is important not to apply this dark color according to the eye’s shape; otherwise it will make the eye appear more round-looking. Rather take the curve upwards at the end.

Step 7: Blend these two colors together with the 204 Crease Brush. Step 8: Wipe the brush clean with a tissue.

Step 9: Take the same brush and apply a lighter shade of eye shadow in the crease of the eye.

Step 10: Finally, apply a dark brown or black eye liner pencil around the eyes and also on the inside of the eyes. This will give the eyes more definition.

Step 11: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Round Eyes

These eyes appear very round so the makeup technique will differ a bit from the other makeup applications. Firstly apply a good quality primer over the entire eye area, followed by a suitable concealer, foundation and powder. This will ensure that the eye shadow stays on for longer. Then, take a light eye shadow color and apply it on the lid and slightly in the crease of the eye. Apply a medium eye shadow color in the crease and take it outwards and upwards at the end of the eyes. This application will make the eyes appear not so round. Use an eyelash curler to curl your eyelashes only at the top and apply eyeliner at the outside third of your eye, top and bottom, taking it upwards at the outside corners of the eyes. This will give round eyes an instant lift. Finish it off with one or two coats of mascara.

How to Apply Makeup on Round Eyes

The goal is to make the eye appear less round and to elongate it.

Step 1: Take your spoolie brush and comb your client’s eyebrows neatly in an upwards direction.

Step 2: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner brush and dip it into an eye shadow color that is similar to your hair color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 3: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender brush and apply a white, beige, cream or pale pink eye shadow color over the entire eye area.

Step 4: Take your 204/219 Precision Crease brush and apply a light brown eye shadow color on the lid and into the crease. Extend the eye shadow a bit outwards at the end of her eyes.

Step 5: Wipe your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Finally, apply dark brown or black eyeliner on the top and bottom lashes. Start in a very fine line and thicken the line as you go outwards. A cat-eye will make this eye appear less round.

Step 7: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Deep-Set Eyes

The characteristics of this eye shape are that it is set deep in the eye socket and has a very small mobile lid.

Eye shadow and Eyeliner

Take a light eye shadow color and apply this on the eyelid. The deeper eye shadow color should be applied on and just above the socket of the eye. It is advisable that no eyeliner should be used because this will make the eyes appear more deep-set into the socket, but if you do want to use eyeliner, then it should be applied in a very thin and fine line. Take an eyelash curler and curl y0ur eyelashes and finish it off by applying mascara only at the top lashes.

How to Apply Makeup on Deep-Set Eyes Practical

This eye is deep into the socket, with a small mobile lid. It is best to use light colors on the mobile lid with deeper colors on and just above the socket line, blending up and out.

Step 1: Take your Spoolie Brush and comb your client’s eyebrows neatly in an upwards direction.

Step 2: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into an eye shadow color that is similar to your hair color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 3: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush and apply a white, beige, cream or pale pink eye shadow color over the entire eye area.

Step 4: Take your 204/219 Precision Crease Brush and apply a light brown eye shadow color on the lid of the eyes.

Step 5: Wipe the brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Finally, take the same brush and apply a medium brown eye shadow color on and above the socket of the eye.It is not advisable to apply eyeliner on deep set eyes as this will make the eye appear smaller.

Step 7: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Downturned Eyes

These eyes appear as if they are droopy. The goal here is to lift/pull the eyes upwards.

Eye shadow and Eyeliner

Use a light eye shadow color or highlighter and apply this over the entire eye area. The eye shadow that you are planning to apply should be applied on the outside corners of the eyes to give your eyes that instant lift.
The eyeliner should be applied very close to the upper eyelash line and should be taken upwards at the end to pull your eyes upwards. To finish off this look, use an eyelash curler at the top eyelashes and apply two to three coats of mascara.

How to Apply Makeup on Downturned Eyes Practical

The goal is the pull the eyes upwards.

Step 1: Take your Spoolie Brush and comb your client’s eyebrows neatly in an upwards direction.

Step 2: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into an eye shadow color that is similar to your hair color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 3: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender brush and apply a white, beige, cream or pale pink eye shadow color over the entire eye area.

Step 4: Take your 204/219 Precision Crease Brush and apply a light brown eye shadow color on the lid of the eyes.

Step 5: Wipe the brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Take the same brush and apply a medium brown eye shadow color on the outside corners of your client’s eyes, but in the crease. Create a “v” shape at the outside corners.

Step 7: Finally, apply eyeliner at the top and bottom lash line, but only until a third of the eyes. Step 8: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Small Eyes

There are lots of women in the world who have beautifully structured faces and yet suffer from small eyes. While such women realize that makeup can help them improve the appearance of their small eyes, they are not entirely sure how to go about it. Often their experiments with makeup may have backfired and their eyes would only end up being smaller than before.

Applying makeup to small eyes is a tricky proposition. The idea behind doing up small eyes is obviously to make them appear bigger.

Eye shadow

Women with such small eyes should mix and match light shades of eye shadow to their overall dress and personality. You can start by applying an eye shadow similar to your skin shade in and around your complete eye socket, extending it till your eyebrow line.

Once this base eye shadow settles, you can apply a second layer of eye shadow appropriate to the color that you can wear for your eye color. Light shades of colors such as browns, pinks, purples and plum shades along with metallic hues of silver, bronze and copper etc. all look good on women with small eyes, provided they are applied carefully and in a thoughtful manner. While applying your chosen eye shadow, you need to apply the medium eye shadow color in the crease of the eyes. Use soft, short strokes with the eye shadow brush that you are using.

Eyeliner

Eyeliner is very important for women with small eyes as it helps to create the illusion of bigger eyes. You can choose eyeliner in any dark shade such as brown, dark blue and black as they are best to open up small eyes. To apply such eyeliner, you must always start by choosing either pencil eyeliner or a liquid one. Here, if your small eyes are highly sensitive and get irritated easily, then it is best to settle for good quality liquid eyeliner, as these are known to simply glide on and give an amazing finish. Pencil eyeliners are equally good; however you need to apply slightly more pressure while applying them.

When it comes to applying your eyeliner, start at the center of your eyelashes and draw a smooth line along your lashes till the outer corners of your eyes, extending your otherwise short lash line. Apply the same method on your lower lashes as well, and leave them to dry. Here, you must be careful that the eyeliner line that you are drawing is sleek and thin, rather than fat and clumsy as this would work to make your eyes appear even smaller.

Lash curler

Lastly, when all eye makeup is over and dry, you can use a lash curler to curl your eyes outwards. This exercise also helps to define your eyes further. It is best to use the eyelash curler before applying your mascara otherwise it may break your eyelashes.

Mascara

The one makeup product that women with small eyes simply must always carry at all times is a good quality, dark colored mascara. Once you have put eyeliner on your eyes you must let them dry a little before moving on to your eyelash curler and mascara. Choose good quality mascara that comes with a nice thick utility brush attached.

Tap your mascara brush against the container to ensure that there is no extra mascara on your brush. Start at your lash line and comb your lashes away from your eyes in broad strokes. Make zigzag movements while you are applying the mascara to prevent them from clumping together. This will also give you that desired full eyelashes that you long for. Start with your upper eyelash and then do your lower one. Let your mascara dry a little and then put a second coat of it in the same way. Here, you can also use a transparent mascara as well to add both length and separate your eyelashes, giving the illusion of a wide eyed look, which naturally gives the appearance of bigger eyes.

A word of caution though! Since mascara is very easy to apply, women generally tend to over use. This product is best applied sparingly and in a very slow and deliberate manner for it to be effective direction.

How to Apply Makeup on Small Eyes Practical

The goal is to apply makeup in such a way that it actually opens up your eyes and make them appear bigger.

Step1- Take your Spoolie Brush and comb your client’s eyebrows neatly in an upwards

Step 2: Take your 207 Angle Eye Liner Brush and dip it into the trio brow palette. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 3: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush and apply a white, beige or cream eye shadow over the entire eye area.

Step 4: Take your 204 Crease Brush and apply a light brown eye shadow color in the crease of the eye. Start at the inside corner of the eye and apply it to the outside corner of the eye area.

Step 5: Wipe your brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Take the same brush and apply a medium brown over the light brown eye shadow color.

Step 7: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush again and apply a light shimmering eye shadow just underneath the eyebrow area.

Step 8: Use a brown or black eyeliner pencil and draw a thin line into the upper eyelashes, starting from the inside of the eye and thickening the line to the outside corner of the eye. This will open up the eyes.

Step 9: Finally, take the same pencil and line the eyes at the bottom as well but only from the outside corner of the eyes till about a third of the eye. Take a cotton bud a lightly blend this line so that it does not look harsh.

Step 10: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.

Asian Eyes

Asian eyes are one of the most unique and beautiful types of eyes, but the shape is also one of the most difficult shapes to apply makeup on. If you have Asian eyes, you might find it challenging to apply eye makeup because your eyes are mostly hooded. The most important tip for Asian eye makeup is not to use too much makeup. A common mistake made by many Asian women is that they pile on lots of makeup in an attempt to make their eyes look bigger. The key to stunning eye makeup is technique in application.

Characteristics of Asian eyes

Usually on the smaller side, Asian eyes have distinctive characteristics that make it challenging to use makeup in different ways. Such eyes usually have a lift at the outer corners. The eyelid is normally small and hooded with a slight or no crease and is usually covered by the brow area. Although there are a few differences in the eye shapes of different people, most Asian eyes are black or brown and almond-shaped while some are more round. The amount of eyelid visible is reduced by the hood, so it's important to use special techniques to enhance your eyes with makeup.

Finding the right makeup for Asian eyes

Choosing the right products for your makeup is very important if you have Asian eyes. Some eye liners don't last long when you apply them on your lash line. They smudge on your lids and lower lash line. Smudge-resistant and waterproof products are an absolute must if you have such eyes. Choose eyeliner in plum, deep reds, maroons, blacks, or dark browns; make sure the applicator tip is thin and easy to use on the lash line.

Gel eyeliners work well with Asian eyes as the angled-tip brush makes it easy to apply. Eyelash curlers and mascara are always necessary items in your makeup kit. Black or dark grey mascara works best with Asian eyes. For most people with Asian eyes, the eyelashes are spaced very closely together and are very short in length.

Eye shadow

Don't be afraid to go for colorful shades when you select your eye shadow. Color is the best way to make Asian eyes stand out. Never forget that the color you choose for your eye shadow has to look good on your skin tone. Don't select shades that match your eyes; the idea is to pick one that contrasts with your eyes and makes them pop. You can choose from shades of blues, pinks and purples in three different tones- deep, medium and light. Gold or light brown tones are excellent choices too. For your highlighter, choose a shimmer neutral shade as it is most flattering. Always try to avoid dark colored shades for your eye shadow because dark eye shadow makes your eyes look smaller.

Techniques that work best for Asian eye makeup

An important tip in Asian eye makeup is to learn how to use different shades of colors to accentuate your eyes. Remember to use the deep tone eye shadow sparingly. Start by brushing the highlight tone under your eyebrows with a large fluff brush. Using a regular sized eye shadow brush, apply the medium tone over your lids. Move the brush in long strokes, starting from the inner corner to the outer edge. Apply small amounts of the deep tone eye shadow on the area where a crease would normally be. This creates the illusion of a crease. Blend the medium and dark tones properly till the edges become smooth.

Apply the eyeliner along your lash line. From the outer edge of your eyelid, work your way to the center of the upper lid. Continue applying till the inner corner of the lid. If you want, you can thicken the outer edges. For a bold and dramatic look, you can create a “cat-eye” by extending the line past the outer edge and gently flicking it upward.

Curl your upper lashes with an eyelash curler. This will open up the eye area and make your eyes look brighter. Apply two coats of mascara with the help of a mascara guard. Using a thin-tipped brow pencil, fill in the sparse spots on your eyebrow. For best results, color your whole brow to make it look more natural with a brown colored eyebrow pencil. This increases the definition of your eyebrows and enhances your facial features. Lock your brow makeup in place with a clear brow gel and your eye makeup is complete.

Tips

If you have asymmetrical eyes, you can apply extra eyeliner on the smaller part of the eye and curl the lashes a bit more. Try using a lipstick or lip gloss with light or neutral colors since the goal here is to draw attention to your eyes.

Don't make the mistake of using a black brow pencil; choose one which is slightly lighter than your natural hair color. Most Asian skin tones look better with light to medium brown brows.

How to Apply Makeup on Asian Eyes Practical

Consider yourself lucky if you are an Asian woman because Asians have very sexy and alluring eyes. Asian women can either have small or hooded eyes, so the goal is to open up the eye area.

Step 1: Take your Spoolie Brush and comb your client’s eyebrows neatly in an upwards direction.

Step 2: Take your 207 Angle Eyeliner Brush and dip it into an eye shadow color that is similar to your hair color. Apply this color on the eyebrows, beginning from the thickest part and applying it till the end of the eyebrow. When you are using a pencil, do make sure that you apply the pencil liner in feathering strokes and do not draw it over the eyebrows.

Step 3: Take your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush and apply a white, beige, cream or pale pink eye shadow color over the entire eye area.

Step 4: Take your 204/219 Precision Crease Brush and apply a medium brown eye shadow color where the crease of the eye would be. Dark eye shadow pushes and area inwards while a lighter color will bring an area forward.

Step 5: Wipe your 221 All Over Eye Blender Brush with a clean tissue.

Step 6: Take this brush and apply a lighter brown eye shadow color onto the eyelid.If you have very small eyes, then a light eye shadow color will be applied from the inside corner of the eye till the middle of the eyelid. A similar darker shade will then be applied on the outer half of the eyelid.

Step 7: Finally, apply dark brown or black eyeliner on the top and bottom lashes. Start in a very fine line and thicken the line as you go outwards.

Step 8: Also use your Eyelash Curler and Mascara when applying makeup on a model.