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If you’ve seen the term “low-income white girl eyes” on TikTok, you might have the same reaction that we did…what on Earth could that possibly mean? Well, we’re here to tell you, with this complete guide to what “low-income white girl eyes” are , how to know if you have them , how to get them if you don’t have them, and all of the discussion (read: controversy) around this term. Enjoy!
Low-Income White Girl Eyes Meaning
“Low-income white girl eyes” is a TikTok aesthetic that’s part born-with-it and part DIY. It’s defined by features like light, sunken eyes, dark bags, hooded lids, and downturned corners. However, it can be achieved through a just-woke-up makeup look with smudged eyeliner, clumpy mascara, and concealer-heavy undereyes.
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What are low-income white girl eyes?
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1Low-income white girl eyes have light irises, baggy undereyes, and hooded lids. There are two different concepts behind low-income white girl eyes—the unlikely and oddly-named TikTok beauty trend that took social media by storm. On the one hand, the term describes a specific makeup look, and on the other hand, it describes physical features that only some people have. On the physical side, the low-income white girl look may include light-colored eyes (often piercing blue), hooded eyelids, dark and baggy under eyes, a wide space between the eyes, watery eyes, and a downturned outer eye shape. [1] X Research source
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2For makeup, the low-income white girl look is messy and smudged. It's meant to give off a “ cute walk of shame” vibe, and the focal point is smudgy eyeliner and clumpy mascara. Think of the way you’d look the morning after a party—you stumble into the bathroom and are pleasantly surprised by how aesthetically pleasing your smudged eye makeup still looks. That’s the low-income white girl eye!
- The point is to look like a white girl who doesn’t come from money. In theory, these girls may not have the opportunity (or “taste”) to buy nice makeup or learn how to properly apply it, resulting in the low-income white girl look.
- The other idea behind this trend is that low-income individuals are also more likely to be working nights or taking on extra shifts, which could lead to more of that tired, sunken-eye look (if you think this is problematic, you’re not alone—click here to read more).
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How to Get Low-Income White Girl Eyes
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1Apply concealer above and below your eyes. Place a small amount of concealer on your brush or fingertip, then blend into your undereye area with a tapping or bouncing motion. Focus on any areas of darkness or discoloration. Repeat this step on your eyelids, making sure to avoid dragging the concealer to prevent creasing. Optionally, set the concealer with a translucent powder . [3] X Research source
- For optimum “low-income white girl eyes,” don’t be shy with the concealer. Remember that this is the opposite of minimal, “natural” looks like clean girl makeup or “no makeup makeup.”
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2Place a thin line of blue eyeshadow along your lids. Dip an eyeshadow brush (or the tip of your pinky finger) into some bright blue or icy-blue eyeshadow . Draw a thin line of blue eyeshadow along both of your eyelids, right above your lashes. Your eyeshadow line should be slightly thicker than your eyeliner (which you’ll apply in the next step).
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3Draw smudged black eyeliner along your top and bottom lids. Apply a thick, heavy line of black eyeliner to the top and bottom lids of both eyes. Use one of your fingers to rub the eyeliner out and smudge it slightly, so it looks like you just woke up or have been out all night. The smudgier, the better! [4] X Research source
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4Apply a few (or several) thick coats of mascara. Brush some black mascara over your lashes, and apply several coats until it appears thick and clumpy. You don’t want smooth, lengthening, or natural-looking lashes. You want clumpy mascara that might even smudge onto your eyelid or undereyes. Apply as many coats of mascara as needed for that smudged, spidery look.
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5Add a touch of white shimmer to the top of your lid. Dab some sparkly white eyeshadow or glitter onto the top of your lid (you can also press some into your inner corners). Feel free to apply a generous amount until you feel like your eye look is complete.
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6Avoid drawing attention to your lips. Now that your eyes are finished, you can do the rest of your makeup in pretty much any way you want (just remember not to make it too polished or “clean girl”). When you do your lips, however, avoid doing anything too bold—you want them to look a bit washed out. You can leave them natural or do “concealer lips” by blending a bit of concealer onto your lips and the surrounding area. Then, lightly apply a nude lipstick on top. [5] X Research source
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References
- ↑ https://www.bigwritehook.co.uk/blog/entertainment-6/decoding-low-income-white-girl-eyes-meaning-tiktok-the-viral-phenomenon-explained-2358
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38271012/
- ↑ https://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-apply-concealer-pro-expert-guide-dark-circles-bags-blemishes
- ↑ https://www.lorealparisusa.com/beauty-magazine/makeup/eye-makeup/how-to-smudge-eyeliner-for-a-softer-effect
- ↑ https://www.vogue.com/article/concealer-lips
- ↑ https://www.bigwritehook.co.uk/blog/entertainment-6/decoding-low-income-white-girl-eyes-meaning-tiktok-the-viral-phenomenon-explained-2358
- ↑ https://www.bigwritehook.co.uk/blog/entertainment-6/decoding-low-income-white-girl-eyes-meaning-tiktok-the-viral-phenomenon-explained-2358
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