Make-up Tutorial: Working with Hooded Eyelids
I am the proud owner of semi-hooded lids. And no, this isn't a car term. If you haven't heard of hooded eyelids before, let me give you the low down: hooded eyes/eyelids are when eyelids are partially covered by skin underneath the brow when the eyes are open.
Hooded lids can make your eyes appear smaller and of course, we always want our peepers to be big and bright! Plus, they can be a pain when it comes to wearing makeup. Spending a good amount of time on your eyes in the morning and then realizing no one can see it when your eyes are open? Argh. Bane of my existence.
Having a few tips and tricks up your sleeve can definitely come in handy for us hooded lid ladies.You would be surprised at how many celebrities have hooded eyes and how they use makeup to their advantage.
What to avoid: With minimal makeup, hooded lids are more noticeable. Heavy liner on your top lids, especially in dark colours creates the illusion of shadows, emphasizing the lid and shrinking your eyes.
Play up a feature: Have gorgeous lips? Show them off with a bold colour! Blessed with long, full lashes? Add on a pair of falsies and own it. If your eyes are smaller, then make your best feature the focal point.
The smoky eye: Hooded ladies, you need to learn to love a smoky eye. This is the most flattering way to feature a hooded lid. Sure, it's a bit over the top but a great dramatic eye and neutral lip looks fabulous!
Looking to try out a smoky eye for yourself? We love this tutorial on a makeup look that works for hooded lids:
Do you have hooded eyelids? How do you deal with them?
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