If you want eyes that look bigger and more awake, you don't need to learn any complicated contouring techniques or do a bunch of eyeshadow blending. All you need is an eyelash curler and a swipe of mascara. Bonus: This tip helps glasses wearers prevent getting mascara on their lenses.
BEFORE: Start fresh
Make sure your previous day's mascara is off your eyes completely. Otherwise, you risk having your lashes stick to your curler, potentially tearing them out.
Step 1: Position the curler at the base.
Put your eyelash curler close to your lash line. Gently squeeze down for a few seconds, then release.
Step 2: Move it halfway down.
Position the eyelash curler towards the middle of your lashes' length, then gently squeeze again.
Step 3: Curl the tips.
Make your curl look as natural and wide as possible by placing the curler towards the tips, then squeezing again.
Step 4: Add mascara.
Swipe on a layer of lengthening mascara, jiggling the brush at the base of your lashes for added volume. Voila! Big eyes.
The Results
As you can see, the difference between my non-curled lashes and curled ones — even without mascara — is huge.
When you add mascara to the curled lashes, the enhancement is even more dramatic.
And from further away, eyes look wider and more awake.
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