If eyes are the window to one's soul, then eyeshadow is the curtain. We're certain you already mastered your go-to smokey and neutral eye makeup, so it won't hurt to try a new look and experiment with a different eye shape. Below, some eyeshadow tricks that will help you play up with your peepers:
How to Fake a Deeper Crease for Hooded Eyes
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To rock a deeper-looking crease, apply a dark color all over the eyelid and a little beyond the fold before blending over it with light shimmery eyeshadow. After everything is well-blended, your crease will look much higher and your eye makeup won't disappear when you open your eyes.
How to Soften Protruding Eyes
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Dark eyeshadow applied all over the lid and smudged on the lower lashline can make your big eyes appear smaller and sexier. Don't forget to highlight below the eyebrows to keep your eyes dimensional!
How to Elongate Round or Narrow Eyes
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Extend your crease and elongate your eyes by smoking out your outer corners and keeping the inner corners light. The gradient this creates will separate the inner and outer halves of your eye, hence making it look longer.
Illustrations by Gab Gutierrez