For some reason, people with hooded eyes seem to think they can't wear eye makeup. FALSE. I feel like people with hooded eyes can, in fact, pull off some of the most dramatic looks. While I don't have a photo-by-photo tutorial of this, I will explain things as best I can. On to the tutorial!
- What I find to be the easiest method of doing this graphic eyeliner is to actually start with the eyeliner first. I used a gel eyeliner (I used this one from Maybelline
) to draw the shape out. Some may find using pencil liners may be easier to use, but I like the sharpness of gel eyeliner. To keep the wings on both eyes even, aim your wing towards the end of your eyebrow. Also, it doesn't have to be perfect. Any mistakes made can be fixed with makeup remover or will be covered up by the eyeshadows we use. Don't stress!
- After you draw your shape out, now it is time to "fill in the blank"! I used the Urban Decay Vice 2 palette for this, (which I don't think is available anymore, sorry!), but the colors I used are easily dupe-able. I used a dark, navy blue eyeshadow and filled in the whole lid area with this color, making sure to "color within the lines." Make sure not to bring the navy blue into the inner corners of the eye, as this will close up your eyes.
- Once that is done, I took a black eyeshadow and darkened the outer corners of the eyes. As you can see in the picture above, the eyeshadow progresses from black, to a gorgeous metallic blue. Adding the black eyeshadow on the outer corners will help accomplish this gradient.
- Next, take a metallic blue eyeshadow and pat it on the center of the lids. This will add some nice dimension to your eyes.
- Next, I took a light turquoise eyeshadow and concentrated on the inner lid to complete the gradient effect.
- On the inner corner of the eye, I used a matte eyeshadow that was the same color as Jessica's skin, but you could use a light, shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corners as well.
- Now is a great time to touch up your eyeliner. Trace over the shape you made in the first step to intensify the look, and also apply the eyeliner onto your upper lashline. You can also add the eyeliner to your waterline to make the eyes really pop.
- After adding the black liner onto the waterline, I took the navy blue eyeshadow used in step #2 and smudged it on the lower lashline with a small, flat brush.
- Add mascara. For additional points, add false lashes!
And in case you are interested, I compiled a list of products that you can use to try this look at home. I compiled both drugstore and high-end options!
If you have hooded eyes, what are some of your favorite looks to do? I'd love to get some ideas!
such a gorgeous look! I have pretty hooded eyelids, so I'm always looking for some eye makeup inspiration! Great post; your friend is so pretty! :)
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Thank you! And I agree :)
DeleteI have hooded eyes too, and it can be a bit tricky to do eye makeup sometimes, but I find it quite easy to do eyeliner since your don't have to worry about the line being too thick!
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This is very true! I think it's a fun eye shape to work with :)
DeleteI don't have extremly hooded eyes, but I do have slightly heavy eyelids. I really love doing a smokey eye, be it heavy or a more light daytime thing, it's the makeup look I do the most.
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