Achieving Whiter, Brighter Eyes
5 quick tricks for whiter, brighter eyes
Bloodshot eyes are not your friend.
They’re the first thing to give away that extra #YOLO round of espresso martinis (they seemed like a good idea at the time), and we all know it’s a slippery slope from there – the next morning you’re skipping your green juice in favour of a croissant and a large latte, and then you’re deciding the only way to cure one hangover is with another.
RIP clear peepers.
But life wasn’t meant to be boring, and it’s a fact of life that we all like being just a little (or really, really) irresponsible at times. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – everything in moderation – including moderation.
So we pulled together a list of last minute SOS tricks to get your eyes shining bright like a diamond – even if last night got way too real or you woke up with a mysterious case of, ugh, pink eye (gross).
All you need is a couple of reliable friends (a white eyeliner pencil, an eyelash curler and a bit of brightening powder) and last night’s regrets are nothing but a distant memory.
Read on for everything you need to know.
By Carmen Hamilton.
Let’s start with the obvious solution – eye drops.
These guys shouldn’t be used daily, but sometimes you’ve gotta call in the big guns.
Save these for those times when allergies strike and any (or all) of the below tricks just won’t cut it.
Fact: curling your lashes will make your eyes look wider, and therefore, brighter.
Do this daily before the rest of your makeup.
Start at the roots, and then do a second squeeze toward the ends of your lashes for a smooth, natural curl.
Follow-up with some white liner along the lower and upper waterlines.
This creates a kind of optical illusion and makes the whites of your eyes look bigger and better from afar.
Make sure you go all the way to the inner corners (to cover any redness there) and use your finger to blend any obvious bits on the lashes.
When the skin around the eyes is even and free from redness or dark shadows, the eyes immediately look clearer.
Use a hydrating concealer under the eyes and over the entire eyelid – this makes the world of difference.
Use your fourth finger to apply – it’s the weakest and won’t pull-on the delicate skin too much.
Check your diet
Work from the inside out, too.
Upping your daily intake of vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, pumpkin and dark leafy greens (e.g. kale, broccoli and spinach) will make your eyes brighter in no time (and help you get over that hangover quicker). Win win!
