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  • Question
    Can I make my eyes look bigger just with mascara?
    Camille Sanghera
    Beauty Stylist
    Camille Sanghera is the Owner of Lash Envy Cosmetics and Esvee Beauty in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. Camille is trained and certified in microblading, scalp micropigmentation, eyelash extensions, hair and makeup, and lash lifts. She is listed on Microblading Map Canada and has also been featured on TuneIn Radio and in Bridal Fashion Week Magazine.
    Beauty Stylist
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    Totally! Mascara lifts and curls your lashes, opening up your eye and giving the illusion of bigger eyes. Mascara also adds a layer to each eyelash, giving you voluminous lashes, which also contribute to opening up your eye.
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    I have no eyebrow hair. What can I use to make them look natural?
    Camille Sanghera
    Beauty Stylist
    Camille Sanghera is the Owner of Lash Envy Cosmetics and Esvee Beauty in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. Camille is trained and certified in microblading, scalp micropigmentation, eyelash extensions, hair and makeup, and lash lifts. She is listed on Microblading Map Canada and has also been featured on TuneIn Radio and in Bridal Fashion Week Magazine.
    Beauty Stylist
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    There are many things you can do to make your eyebrow hair look natural. You can try the numerous brow products on the market. Be sure to pick a product that allows for you to feather in each hair stroke for a natural look. There are also other options such as eyebrow extensions, which are attached to the tiny hairs you currently have on your brow. Another, more common, option is microblading, which is a form of semi-permanent tattoo where the ink is deposited in feather-like strokes creating the illusion of hair where there is none.
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    Have you ever heard of putting permanent marker on eyelashes?
    Community Answer
    Never go near your eyes with a washable or permanent marker. It could result in irritation or vision loss. If you wish to give your eyes a bigger temporary appearance, place a white eye shadow or some white makeup powder an d place it in the corners of your eyes. (Not on your direct on, on the skin corners). Another way to make they appear bigger is to use liquid eyeliner or mascara.
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    What color of eyeshadow will make my eyes seem larger?
    Community Answer
    Put a dark shadow on your crease or brow bone, a light shade on your actual eyelid, and the darkest shade on the outer corner of your eye.
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    What can I do if I don't have eyeliner?
    Community Answer
    You can use black or brown eyeshadow and a thin brush instead. You can also use an eyebrow pencil, but keep in mind that those are not as soft as eyeliner pencils.
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    How can I make myself look more awake with makeup?
    Community Answer
    Put some white eyeliner or white eyeshadow in the corner of your eyes or under them.
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    How do you make your eyelashes longer naturally?
    Community Answer
    You can put castor oil or coconut oil on them every night before you go to sleep. if you want your eyebrow hairs to grow too, put the oil on your eyebrows as well.
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    What do I do if my mascara uncurls my eyelashes?
    Community Answer
    Try using a mascara made to hold curl. You can also try heating up your eyelash curler with a blowdryer for a few seconds before curling your lashes. Just don't curl your eyelashes right after heating the eyelash curler. Make sure to wait at least a few seconds.
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    I don't have an eyelash curler. How can I curl them?
    Community Answer
    Use a mascara wand or your finger and curl in an upwards motion. Dampen with a tiny bit of water to help.
  • Question
    I have a lazy eye -- will these tips help it?
    Community Answer
    Apply some eyeliner to make your eyes look bigger. Apply some white eyeshadow to the corner of your eyes and that will do the trick.
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    Do you have any suggestions on how to make my eyes look bigger if I wear glasses that make them small?
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    You can use the same white eye pencil for it. But with glasses, the effect tend to be much more theatrical if you apply on the whole waterline; try to apply it just under the iris and the inner corners. It will make the eyes look bigger, wider and also brighter. The size and frame of the glasses can be a variant too, so make sure they fit your face type and feel comfortable!
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    How can I create distance between my eye and eyebrow area?
    Community Answer
    Groom your eyebrows into a higher shape. Otherwise, put a highlighter/white eyeshadow on your brow bone to increase contrast.
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    What if you don't have white eye pencil?
    Community Answer
    You can try white eyeshadow, if you have that. If not, just use the tips you do have (or are willing to buy) the necessities for.
  • Question
    How can I make my eyes look pretty without make up?
    Community Answer
    Put a spoon in the fridge for around 5 minutes and then put it on your eyes to reduce redness and puffiness. Also make sure to get plenty of sleep so your eyes are wide and bright during the day.
  • Question
    How can I make my eyes seem less round?
    Community Answer
    You can change the look of the shape from using eyeliner all around your eye. If you apply a little more to each side it will make your eyes appear to be more oval shaped.
  • Question
    How do I remove my dark circles?
    Community Answer
    Try using concealer or foundation. If you can't use these, try going to bed early or not using electronics at night in the dark. It can really strain your eyes and make them tired causing dark circles.
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    How can I fix my eyebrows that only grow at the beginning on each side and are very thin?
    Community Answer
    Use an eyebrow pencil that matches your natural eyebrow color to draw in your eyebrows thicker and longer. You could potentially use eyeliner if you don't have an eyebrow pencil.
  • Question
    One of my eyes is slightly bigger than the other, should I use the technique on one eye and not the other?
    Teawolf
    Community Answer
    No, use the technique on each eye but do not go as dramatic around the larger eye.
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    What if my eyelashes don't curl?
    Community Answer
    Curl them with a good mascara or eyelash curler, or try using a blow dryer.
  • Question
    Can I hide dark eye circles with white kajal?
    Community Answer
    No, unfortunately. It is best to find a concealer that matches your skin tone.
  • Question
    Do I use the eyelash curler before or after I apply mascara?
    Community Answer
    Before the mascara.
  • Question
    I have a condition that makes one eye seem more closed than the other - what can I do with makeup?
    Community Answer
    White eyeliner under your eyes, winged eyeliner on top, mascara, curled eyelashes, fake lashes (if you want), and dark eye shadow.
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    Is the white eyeliner necessary?
    Community Answer
    If you don't have a white eyeliner, you can use black and just go halfway, that will make your eyes look smaller.
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    How do I hide dark circles?
    Community Answer
    Concealer is a great way to hide dark circles. Get concealer the same skin shade as yours. Also, color correcting would be another great way. Color correcting helps negate the shade with it's complimentary color.
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    I am blind and I cannot do any of these. Any help?
    Community Answer
    You can do Method 3, which focuses on reducing puffiness around your eyes. Other than that, most likely all you can do is ask someone else for help (for example, to apply makeup for you).
  • Question
    What are the best ways to make my eyes and lips look bigger?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    For your eyes, use a light, shimmery shadow (white, peach, champagne) on the center of your lid and in the inner corner. Use a white, light nude, or peach eye liner pencil on your lower waterline. Apply black or brown mascara. For your lips, use a light, shimmery shadow (match it to the one on your eyes) on the cupid's bow to highlight. Use a glossy lipstick, lip gloss, tinted balm, lip balm on your lips. Avoid any dark color or matte finishes, and make sure you keep your lips moisturized.
  • Question
    I don't have makeup. Is there any other natural. around-the-house item that can be used to make my eyes look bigger?
    Community Answer
    Putting Vaseline on your eyelashes can make them look darker and longer. Just take a little on your finger and brush it gently up the lashes.
  • Question
    I have deep set eyes, how can I make them pop out more without makeup or very little makeup?
    Community Answer
    Adding some eyeliner and mascara would help with that. If you want a more natural-looking approach, use brown eyeliner and mascara.
  • Question
    Could having longer eyelashes make my eyes look bigger?
    Community Answer
    No. The longer the eyelashes, the smaller your eyes look. If you want them to look big, don't put on too much mascara.
  • Question
    Can brown kajal still make my eyes look bigger if I have a medium dusky skin tone?
    Syna Singh
    Community Answer
    Yes, brown kajal can make eyes look bigger, but make sure to apply it on your lower waterline.
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