Do you feel like your eyes stand out “too much” or look a bit bulged? Don’t worry! Prominent eyes (often called “ojos saltones” in Spanish) have a lot of potential if you know how to play with shadows and light.

The goal is to create an optical illusion that adds depth and “pushes” the eye back visually. Here are the best professional tricks to achieve it:

👁️ 1. Matte Shadows are Your Best Friends

This is the golden rule: avoid glitter and shimmers on the mobile eyelid.

• Why? Shiny or pearlescent shadows reflect light and make the eye look even larger and more forward.
• The Trick: Use matte shadows in medium to dark tones (browns, taupes, or mauves). Apply them across the entire mobile eyelid to create a “receding” effect.

🖋️ 2. The Power of Eyeliner

Eyeliner is the secret weapon for prominent eyes, but you have to know where to put it.

• Dark Waterline: Unlike small eyes (where we use white pencil), for prominent eyes, you should use black or dark brown pencil on the inner waterline. This “closes” the eye slightly and reduces its volume.
• Thick Upper Liner: Draw a line flush with the upper lashes, making it slightly thicker in the center. This helps flatten the rounded shape of the eye.

✨ 3. Master the “V” Shape

To elongate the eye and take the focus away from the “bulge,” use the outer corner technique:

1. Apply a darker shade on the outer corner of the eye.
2. Blend it outwards in a “V” or “Cat Eye” shape.
3. This draws the eye outward (horizontally) rather than letting it look so round (vertically).

🚫 What Should You Avoid?

To keep your look balanced, try to avoid these common mistakes:

• Highlighting the brow bone too much: If you use a very bright highlighter right under the eyebrow, you might emphasize the prominence of the eyelid.
• Heavy mascara on bottom lashes: Focus the mascara on the upper lashes, especially on the outer ones. Applying too much on the bottom can make the eye look rounder.

🔚 Conclusion

Prominent eyes are actually a great canvas for makeup—many celebrities have them! It’s all about playing with dark tones to create depth and elongating the shape with a good blend.

Try these tricks tomorrow and tell us: Which one made the biggest difference for you?