The 5 Best Makeup Tips for Ladies with Round Eyes

Shimmering colors are super fun, but if you have rounded eyes, you’ll want to work with a matte eye shadow that blends in the background. Prep your lid, however, with a dark nude shadow; rim the entire lid to minimize redness and to give the illusion of depth.

If you don’t know that eyeliner is your best tool, you’re in for a big eye-opener. (See what we did there?) Eyeliner instantly minimizes the roundness that most people see as “cute” and adds a hint of sexiness. Try smudging dark liner into your upper and lower lash lines for a touch of sophistication.

The number-one goal is to create balance—too much mascara might over-exaggerate your shape. Instead, swipe a light coat away from your tear gland.

A subtle cat-eye will even things out even more. Just be sure to make the wing of your cat-eye pointed upward, not outward, to keep from further widening your eyes.

This is the name of the whole game. Shade yours with a dark color (think deep purples, blues and browns) to bring together the mascara and eyeliner.