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Eyeliner can be a tricky skill to master if you have hooded eyes, which feature a pronounced brow bone and deep-set eyelid crease. [1] X Research source Don’t worry. With a little patience and practice, you can create a sleek, sharp, and smudge-free look that will leave heads turning. We’ve tackled all your frequently-asked questions and concerns, so you can make the most of your eye makeup routine!
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Question 1 of 6:
When do you apply eyeliner?
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Use eyeshadow primer first. Unlike traditional primer, eyeshadow primer goes directly on your eyelids, and helps provide a smooth canvas for your eye makeup. Tap a dot of primer over each eyelid, buffing the product onto your skin. Apply the primer from your lashes to your brows, so your eye makeup looks really smooth and consistent. [2] X Research source
- If you’d like to apply eyeshadow or liner along your lower lid, spread some primer there as well.
- Feel free to apply the primer with your fingertip, or with a flat eyeshadow brush.
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Apply your eyeliner before the rest of your eyeshadow. Hooded eyes are a bit smaller than other eye shapes, so it can be tough to strike the right balance with your eyeliner. [3] X Research source Apply a thin line of product along your upper and lower lashlines—this will give your eyes some extra definition without being too over-the-top. [4] X Research source Then, go over the eyeliner with an angled makeup brush to buff out the product. [5] X Research source
- The “apply liner first” rule works best when you use a pencil or gel liner. If you use liquid liner, apply it after your eyeshadow. [6] X Research source
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Question 2 of 6:
What type of eyeliner is best?
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Pick an eyeliner that dries quickly. Unfortunately, hooded eyes don’t offer a lot of lid space, so there’s a good chance your eyeliner will smudge at some point. [7] X Expert Source Joseph Harwood
Beauty, DEI & Social Media Expert Expert Interview. 16 March 2022. Choose an eyeliner with “quick-drying” on the label, like a gel liner, so your makeup looks as fresh and fabulous as possible. [8] X Research source- Waterproof products are great for hooded eyes. [9]
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Joseph Harwood
Beauty, DEI & Social Media Expert Expert Interview. 16 March 2022. - Think about using a pen eyeliner—these resist the oils that naturally build up on the eyelid, and don't imprint on the hood. [10]
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Joseph Harwood
Beauty, DEI & Social Media Expert Expert Interview. 16 March 2022.
- Waterproof products are great for hooded eyes. [9]
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Joseph Harwood
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Pick an eyeliner that complements your eye color. According to makeup experts, copper, gold, and navy liners look great with blue eyes, while plum, olive, and gold liners pair well with hazel eyes. Mahogany, garnet, and amethyst eyeliners are a great option for green eyes, while amber and dark blue liners really complement brown eyes. [11] X Research source
- Black eyeliner isn’t a great option if you have really light skin. Unfortunately, it can make your eyes look smaller than they actually are. [12] X Research source
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Question 3 of 6:
How do you create a bold eyeliner look?
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Create a dramatic wing. Dip an angled makeup brush into an eyeshadow that matches your eyeliner color. Then, sketch out the flick of your wing with this eyeshadow brush. Finish sketching out the wing with your actual eyeliner, filling it in completely. [13] X Research source
- With hooded eyes, it’s actually easier to draw the wing first.
- If the wings on your eyeliner aren't as precise as you'd like, dip a cotton swab in a little makeup remover, then use that to clean up the line! [14]
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Daniel Vann
Licensed Aesthetician Expert Interview. 12 April 2019.
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Try the “floating eyeliner” makeup hack. For this look, apply the eyeliner around 1 ⁄ 2 in (1.3 cm) or so above your upper lash line. Your “floating” eyeliner might look a little out of place when your eyes are closed, but it’ll look really sharp and dynamic when your eyes are open. [15] X Research source
- Always apply your floating eyeliner on top of your existing eyeshadow.
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Question 5 of 6:
What are some good eyeshadow tips for hooded eyes?
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Create a balanced look on your upper lid with light and dark shades. Spread a light, neutral-toned shade over your eyelid first, which will help your eyes seem a little bigger. Then, blend a medium-toned, glittery shadow along the center of your eyelid. As a finishing touch, blend a darker shade along your outer corners, working toward the upper center of your eye. [18] X Research source
- You might apply a cream-colored shadow as a base and spread a shimmery blue shadow overtop. Then, you could blend a darker blue on your lid to make a tasteful gradient.
- Smokey eye looks also work great with hooded eyes.
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Apply shadow to your inner corner and lower lashline. Pick out a bold shadow that matches the rest of your eye makeup look. Spread this color along your lower lid, stopping about halfway through your eye. Then, change to a lighter, highlighting shade, working from the middle of your eye to your inner corner. [19] X Research source
- When picking a highlight color, you might pick a light, skin-toned shadow, or use a lighter shade of your statement color.
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QuestionDoes eyeliner look good on hooded eyes?Joseph (JoJo) Harwood is a Beauty, DEI & Social Media Expert, Artist, CEO of Joseph Hartwood Ltd, and Creative Director of Team Baron Group. With over 15 years of experience, they specialize in all aspects of beauty, digital media production, and supporting diversity and inclusion efforts in businesses. JoJo has pioneered YouTube content and branding, with over 100 million views on their YouTube tutorial content and was the first and only winner of Simon Cowell's You Generation Competition. They studied an MSc in Cosmetic Science from the London College of Fashion, combining a technical understanding of cosmetics with beauty expertise.Absolutely! The key is using a waterproof product, which won't smudge onto the hood of your eye.
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QuestionHow do you fix bad eyeliner?Daniel Vann is the Creative Director for Daredevil Cosmetics, a makeup studio in the Seattle Area. He has been working in the cosmetics industry for over 15 years and is currently a licensed aesthetician and makeup educator.You can remove just the bad eyeliner by dipping the tip of a cotton swab in some makeup remover. Gently remove the bad eyeliner, then touch up the area before trying again.
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- ↑ Joseph Harwood. Beauty, DEI & Social Media Expert. Expert Interview. 16 March 2022.
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