Yes, white eyeliner can help create the illusion of bigger, wider-looking eyes.
Using a light-coloured eyeliner, such as white, is a fool-proof way of helping to create the illusion of wider-looking eyes. This makeup technique works by brightening the eye area and making the eye itself appear larger than it is.
How White Eyeliner Creates the Illusion
White or light-toned eyeliner works by contrasting with the natural redness or darker tone of the waterline. Applying a light colour here optically extends the white part of the eye (the sclera), making the eye appear more open and awake.
- Brightening Effect: A white line on the waterline cancels out redness and dullness, making the eye look clearer and brighter.
- Optical Expansion: By blending the white eyeliner with the natural white of your eye, the border of your eye seems larger.
- Contrast: When applied to the inner corner, a touch of white eyeliner or shadow adds brightness and further enhances the appearance of wider-set, larger eyes.
Practical Tips for Using White Eyeliner
To effectively use white eyeliner for bigger-looking eyes, consider these application techniques:
- The Waterline: This is the most common application area. Carefully apply a soft, creamy white or nude-toned eyeliner pencil to your lower waterline. This instantly brightens and opens the eye.
- Inner Corner Highlight: Apply a small amount of white or shimmering light eyeliner or eyeshadow to the inner corner of your eye. Blend gently. This draws light to the area and enhances the widening effect.
- Below the Brow Bone: A subtle highlight just under the arch of your eyebrow can also lift and open the entire eye area, complementing the effect of white eyeliner.
- Lower Lash Line (Subtly): For a more dramatic effect, you can apply a thin line of white eyeliner just below your lower lash line and blend it slightly with a nude eyeshadow.
By strategically applying light-coloured eyeliner, you can effectively enhance the appearance of your eyes, making them look more open, brighter, and seemingly larger.
