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How To Do Make Up For Small Eyes

With the right technique, small eyes can look big and bright. Professional make-up artist Philippa Louise shows you some tricks of the trade in this step-by-step guide. Enlarge

How To Do Make Up For Small Eyes

With the right technique, small eyes can look big and bright. Professional make-up artist Philippa Louise shows you some tricks of the trade in this step-by-step guide.

You Will Need

  • light eyeshadow
  • eye pencil
  • eyelash curlers
  • mascara

Top Tips

  • Remember that light coloured eyeshadow makes your eyes appear larger and dark eyeshadow makes them appear smaller.
  • Contour the eyes by applying a shadow slightly darker than your skin tone to the top of the lid.
  • Curl your eyelashes before applying mascara.
  • Apply eyeliner below the lower lash line, rather than the water line.