Edith | PinkFemme

There have been mornings where I’ve looked in the mirror and the whites of my eyes don’t look as white as I want them to be. I’m sure you know the feeling as well. It might be that you’re feeling under the weather or have fallen victim to a lack of sleep. I’m sure you will agree that no one wants the whites of their eyes to have a reddish tint. If you don’t have whitening eye drops on hand, you can still rescue the situation by turning to the power of beauty tips and tricks. TIP 1: Highlight Your Inner Corners TIP 2: Try The Blue Eye Makeup Trend TIP 3: Line Your Waterline TIP 4: Curl Your Lashes TIP 5: Use An Eye-Opening Mascara TIP 6: Brighten Your Under-Eyes TIP 7: Use Products Suitable For Sensitive Eyes Let’s take a closer look at these eye-whitening beauty hacks, including makeup and skincare tips you can use to make the whites of your eyes look extra white. Let’s get ready to face the day with bright eyes. TIP 1: Highlight Your Inner Corners One of the easiest ways to help brighten your eyes and create a whiter appearance is to highlight your inner corners. In the same way that highlighting your face reflects light and creates the illusion of luminance, highlighting the inner corners of your eyes can instantly make them appear more awake, radiant, and white. All you need to do so is a bit of white eye shadow. Just pop the L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Shimmer Liquid Eye Shadow Makeup in String of Pearls (available on Amazon) or L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow in Petite Perle (available on Amazon) onto your inner corner, and you’re good to go. Yes, this eye-whitening technique is that simple – and it works. TIP 2: Try The Blue Eye Makeup Trend In case you haven’t heard, blue eye makeup happens to be one of the hottest makeup trends at the moment — and it also happens to be the perfect way to neutralize redness in the whites of your eyes. Think about the color wheel, and you’ll understand why. Since blue is located opposite of red, it can help counteract any unwanted redness. There are a couple of ways to give this tip a try for yourself. Option #1: Blue eyeshadow. Go bold and paint your lids in a pretty blue hue. If you want an eye makeup look that stands out, try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Endless Sea (available on Amazon). Prefer something subtler? Opt for a navy blue, like the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow in Grand Bleu (available on Amazon). Option #2: Blue eyeliner. Alternatively, you can use blue eyeliner to help cancel out redness and boost the whites of your eyes. Give the L’Oréal Paris Matte Signature Liquid Dip Eyeliner, Waterproof in Blue (available on Amazon) or L’Oréal Paris Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Cobalt Blue (available on Amazon) a try. Option #3: Blue mascara. There’s one more blue eye makeup product we haven’t touched on: blue mascara! Give your lashes a few coats of the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Washable Bold Eye Mascara in Cobalt Blue (available on Amazon) for eyes that are white, bright, and right on-trend. TIP 3: Line Your Waterline Speaking of eye makeup, there are a few more products that can come in handy when creating the illusion of whiter eyes. One of those? Nude eyeliner! More specifically, using nude eyeliner to line your waterline can help your eyes appear bigger, whiter, and more awake. Does it sound like you need to try it for yourself? Pick up the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner in Nude (available on Amazon). TIP 4: Curl Your Lashes One way to give the illusion of whiter eyes is to create the appearance of more open, awake eyes, something we’ve already touched on. Another key trick for getting that wide-awake look is curling your lashes. Lashes that curl upward immediately boost the appearance of tired eyes. So, grab your eyelash curler and get to work! Need a little more guidance? Here’s the article that I wrote about How to Use an Eyelash Curler. TIP 5: Use An Eye-Opening Mascara Speaking of eyes that appear more open, you can also use an eye-opening mascara to create the same effect. The L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye Washable Mascara, Lasting Volume (available on Amazon) glides on smoothly for lifted, elongated lashes. The result? An instant, eye-opening effect. Score! Swipe on a few coats as part of your next makeup application. TIP 6: Brighten Your Under-Eyes Your makeup routine isn’t the only thing that can help the whites of your eyes look extra white — your skin care products can also help. More specifically, an eye cream that brightens the under-eye area, like the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Rosy Tone Anti-Aging Eye Brightener Paraben Free (available on Amazon), can work wonders. Pat the cream under your eyes each morning for brighter eyes that appear way less sleep-deprived. TIP 7: Use Products Suitable For Sensitive Eyes Ever considered what could be causing the whites of your eyes to be not-so-white? Aside from feeling sick or not getting enough sleep, using the wrong makeup products could also be a factor. If you have sensitive eyes, eye makeup products that aren’t specifically formulated for them can lead to irritation and redness. So, be sure to use products that are ophthalmologist-tested. Why not expand your knowledge even further by reading another makeup/beauty article here on Pink Femme? You can find them either via the menu at the top of the page or by clicking this link that will take you to the list of all the beauty articles. When it comes to my choices for makeup and beauty products, I only use L’Oréal Paris (Available on Amazon). I have really sensitive skin and never once have I had any negative reaction to any L’Oréal product. Keep up to date with all my latest femme news with the fabulous Pink Femme Newsletter. 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