If you have hooded eyes, you know the challenge of finding makeup techniques that truly enhance your eye shape. One of the most effective ways to create the illusion of bigger eyes is to carefully prep and set your eyelids before applying color. I always start by gently curling my lashes and using a pencil to tightline the upper waterline, which makes lashes look fuller and eyes more awake. Using a neutral eyeshadow shade from Danessa Myricks Beauty palettes, I apply a medium-tone color along the crease but slightly above it, creating the appearance of a lifted lid. Then, I blend a lighter, fun eyeshadow shade on the mobile lid and inner corner to brighten the area. It’s important to blend well so the colors transition smoothly and don’t settle into the hood. For the lower lash line, softly finishing with a bit of the medium-tone shadow completes the look and balances the makeup. Adding a few coats of mascara really opens up the eyes further. A little hack that helped me was to use a light, matte color to highlight the brow bone and the center of the eyelid’s blank area. This contrast tricks the eye into perceiving more space, which is perfect for hooded eyes. Remember to avoid heavy liner on the top lid’s outer corner, as it can weigh down the eye. Overall, the key is combining these layers of eyeshadow and strategically placing light and dark colors to enhance your natural eye shape. With practice and the right products, like those from Danessa Myricks, your hooded eyes can look bigger, brighter, and beautifully defined every day.