Best Makeup for Hooded Eyes: Tips & Tricks
Struggling with eyeliner transfer? Learn the best techniques to make hooded eyes pop and keep your makeup in place all day.
Applying makeup to hooded eyes can be a challenge, but with the right techniques, you can create stunning looks that stay put.
1. Invest in a Good Primer
Hooded eyes are prone to smudging because the skin folds over itself. A strong eyeshadow primer is non-negotiable to prevent transfer.
2. Apply Shadow Above the Crease
When you look straight ahead, your natural crease disappears. To make your eyeshadow visible, blend it strictly above your actual socket line. This creates a false crease and opens up the eye.
3. The Bat-Wing Eyeliner
Standard cat-eyes often look disjointed on hooded eyes. Try the "bat-wing" technique: draw your wing while your eye is open, creating a notch that connects perfectly when your eye is closed.
4. Focus on Lashes
Long, curled lashes instantly lift a heavy lid. Use a waterproof mascara to hold the curl, or apply false lashes that are longer in the center to create a rounder appearance.