Big-eye makeup is currently the trendiest eye look. Alternative-style girls especially take this style to the extreme. Its captivating, adorable effect is truly astonishing, making its continued popularity in 2012 perfectly natural. So how do you create this alternative big-eye look? Today, makeup artists share popular alternative makeup steps to craft doll-like, mesmerizing eyes.
First, take a look at the best alternative big-eye makeup look. Isn't it eye-catching? The effect is truly amazing—super cute and it makes the whole person look much prettier. But this look does require some skill. Don't worry if you don't know how—let's carefully learn the step-by-step makeup process illustrated below together.Let's dive into learning these techniques and practicing!
Step 1: Foundation; Apply a light, even layer of base color from the eyelid to the brow bone.
Step 2: Eyeshadow; Sweep shadow evenly across the eyelid from the inner corner to the outer corner, slightly wider than the inner double eyelid crease. Blend upward at the outer corner to create a shadow effect.
Step 3: Eye socket contouring; Apply dark brown shadow to the lower inner corner. Blend meticulously, especially emphasizing the eye socket contour for a natural finish.
Step 4: Brow bone highlighting; Apply highlighter beneath the brow bone and create a defined highlight at the inner corner to enhance dimensionality.
Step 5: Apply eyeliner. Use a light brown eyeliner pencil to trace along the lash line from inner to outer corner, enhancing eye definition and dimension.
Step 7: Apply false eyelashes; gently curl your natural lashes before attaching false lashes. Tip: Avoid placing them too close to the inner corner for comfort.
Step 8: Apply white eyeliner; use a silver-white eyeliner pencil to draw from the lower lash line to the outer corner, enhancing softness and dimensionality.
Step 9: Apply lower false lashes; starting from the outer corner, apply individual lower lashes evenly spaced. The interplay of white and black creates a dreamy, manga-inspired look.
Step 10: Intensify lower eyeliner; Finally, use a darker eyeliner pencil to deepen the lower line.
All done! Though there are several steps, they're all quite simple. With the illustrated breakdown, it's easy to follow. The key is to practice hands-on—give it a try yourself! You too can achieve captivating big eyes with this simple technique.