If you have overtly big eyes, you’re always struggling with making them appear deeper and smaller. You’ve probably seen several makeup tutorials but nothing has been of much use. While there are plenty of easy peasy do’s and don’ts for those of you who want big eyes, you’ve probably not seen much on how to make your bulbous eyes appear smaller. But worry not as BB has just the right solutions to your problem—a roundup of makeup tips that will help your eyes look smaller. Read on to find out what they are...
 

Groom your brows

Groom your brows

If you still haven’t figured out the importance of big brows, it’s about time you did. If you have big eyes, know that the way you do your eyebrows is going to play a crucial role in making your eyes appear smaller. So make sure you drive the attention away from your big eyes by going bold with your brows. Keep a spoolie handy in case you’re going for an eyebrow pencil.

Get the look with the Lakmé Eyebrow Pencil

 

Tightline your eyes

Tightline your eyes

Tightlining has long been one of the most effective techniques to making your eyes look attractive. So what is tightlining? This is when you apply liner or kajal in the inner rims of your upper and lower eyelids. How does it help big eyes, you wonder? Well, tightlining works especially for those of you with big eyes because it lends depth to your eyes thereby making your overtly big eyes appear slightly smaller. Moreover, this is also when your lashes will look fuller and your eyes will look deeper set.

Get the look with the Lakmé Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal

 

Opt for darker eyeshadow

Opt for darker eyeshadow

Apply dark eyeshadow, preferably brown shades on the outer corners of your lids and then slowly blend it inwards. When you apply dark eyeshadow on the outer corners, less light reflects off the surface of the eyelid thereby making your eyelids appear smaller.

Get the look with the Lakmé Absolute Illuminating Eyeshadow Palette Gold

 

Try a cat eye

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When you have big eyes, you’re constantly trying to find ways to make them appear more almond-shaped. This is when the cat eye makeup technique comes into play because longer the wing, the more depth it will add to your eyes. So make sure you wear a winged or cat eyeliner instead of lining your eyes simply while doing your makeup. If it’s a night out, you can even go for an exaggerated winged eye!

Get it with the Lakmé Absolute Gloss Artist Eye Liner

 

Apply mascara on the lower lashes

Apply mascara on the lower lashes

While applying mascara on the upper lashes is just the technique to make your eyes pop or look bigger, you need to apply a curling mascara on the lower lashes for your bulging big eyes to appear smaller. This will decrease lid height and give the illusion of your eyes appearing smaller than they actually are.

Get the look with the Lakmé Eyeconic Curling Mascara