Makeup Tips To Try For Hooded Eyes

Hooded eyes have an undeniable allure—a sultry, mysterious quality that sets them apart. Here’s how to make your hooded eyes pop.

1. Prime for Perfection

Because hooded eyes can lead to smudging and creasing, a high-quality eyeshadow primer is essential. It locks in color, prevents fading, and ensures your makeup stays flawless all day. A smooth, even base keeps everything in place, eliminating midday makeup meltdown.

2. Lift Your Crease

Since the natural crease may not be visible, create the illusion of depth by blending a matte eyeshadow a few shades darker than your skin tone slightly above your natural fold. Blending is key—soft, seamless strokes will lift and open the eyes. Contouring above the crease adds definition and balance.

3. Glow in All the Right Places

Light-reflecting shadows work magic. Applying a shimmery or satin-finish shadow to the center of the lid and the inner corners brightens the eyes, making them look bigger and more awake. This subtle glow draws attention to the eyes while shifting focus away from the hooded lid.

4. Master the Art of Eyeliner

Eyeliner can make or break a hooded-eye look. A thin, precise line along the upper lash line defines the eyes without overpowering them. For a winged look, start your flick at the outer third of your eye and angle it upward to create a lifting effect. 

5. Lash it Up

Lashes can instantly open up hooded eyes. Start with a good curl—an eyelash curler lifts and awakens the eyes. Follow with a lengthening mascara to enhance the effect. If you wear falsies, choose lashes longer in the center rather than the outer corners. 

6. Brighten the Brow Bone

A subtle highlight under the arch of your brow creates a lifted effect. Use a soft, light-reflecting highlighter shade and blend well for a natural finish. This trick subtly draws the eye upward, counteracting any shadow from the hooded lid.

7. Keep Your Eyes Open

A key mistake? Closing your eyes during application. Keep them open and look straight ahead to see where the shadow will sit when your eyes are relaxed. This ensures that your crease definition and lid colors remain visible when your eyes are open.

8. Balance with the Lower Lash Line

Don’t neglect the lower lash line—it helps balance your look. A soft sweep of neutral shadow enhances definition without closing off the eyes. A slightly deeper shade on the outer third adds dimension and a lifted effect.

9. Make it Your Own

Makeup is about self-expression. Experiment with different techniques, colors, and styles to find what enhances your unique beauty. The best trick? Feeling confident in your own skin.