makeup OPEN YOUR EYES!

Cat eyes, winged shadows and corner lash strips are three of our favorite techniques to elongate the eye. But if you rather make them look really big and awake, try this technique with a lash curler and your favorite mascara! It’s a subtle illusion, but a lot of people really love doing it this way. The only way you’re going to find out if it’s for you is to try it one morning and wear it all day, catching glimpses in the mirror to see if you love it. Here’s how:

TOOLS:

Lash Curler – I used Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler , the cult favorite because it’s long enough to accommodate any eye length and it really gives a strong pinch.

, the cult favorite because it’s long enough to accommodate any eye length and it really gives a strong pinch. Your Favorite Mascara – I used Kevyn Aucoin Volume Mascara, my newest obsession because it really paints and maximizes the lashes.

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