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Will black eyeliner make my eyes look small?

by Shalini Vadhera

question
I like to wear dark eye make-up for 'dressier' occasions, but I've read that lining both your top and bottom lid with black liner makes the eye seem smaller. I still love my black eye liner, so is there a way for me to wear it without making my eyes seem smaller than they really are?

answer

Actually, lining both your top and bottom not only looks more finished but can make your eye look bigger. The key is lining all the way across.

If you line just the top or the bottom, it can make your eye look smaller and unfinished. Try using different colours to really make eyes look larger. Line the top with a black or dark brown/black and line the bottom with a dark brown.

Black on the top and bottom can look heavy and make you look tired. Also, experiment with rich navy and deep plums. Last but not least, wear at least two or three coats of black mascara to finish the look.

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