October 3, 2011

Makeup Tips for Hooded Eyes and Droopy Eyelids

As you probably know if you’re reading this post, many people have to deal with hooded eyes or droopy eyelids, either because they were born with a certain type of eye configuration, or because eyelid droop has developed over time with aging. We are going to examine both eye issues, provide some tips on how to address these issues with makeup, and show how Eye Magic can also assist with shaping and redefining eyes with the “hood” or drooping skin.

Many celebrities such as Blake Lively have hooded eyes.

Hooded Eyes

Many people are born with “hooded eyes”. This term can be loosely defined as eyes that are set in such a way that the skin above the eye protrudes over the natural crease of the eyelid. The crease of the eyelid is the line on the lid that forms the back curve of the eyelid when the eye is open. Many celebrities including Paris Hilton, Blake Lively, Leelee Sobieski, and Malin Akerman all have what can be considered hooded eyes.

So what can be done to address hooded eyes? Makeup tricks can be used to help create an alluring shape and a defined eyelid. To enhance hooded eyes with makeup, try applying a light eye shadow in the inner corner of the eye and on the brow bone. Then, apply a medium or dark shadow on the crease and hooded area. Line the upper lid to open the eye, and apply black mascara to the upper lashes.

If the tips above do not give you a dramatic enough effect, you can try combining them with Eye Magic eye lift strips. These strips are designed to add support to the crease of the eyelid, creating a more defined, visible lid.

Droopy Eyelids

The difference between hooded eyes and droopy eyelids is that unlike hooded eyes which people are born with, eyelid droop usually occurs over time and is associated with loss of elasticity in the skin above the eye. Eyelid droop is very common among men and women, who, as they age, begin to lose firmness in their skin. Once the skin above the eye loses elasticity, the loose skin above the crease slides down, obscuring the lid below and creating droopy lids. Droopy lids are dealt with slightly differently than hooded eyelids.

Hooded eyes before and after using Eye Magic

Several makeup tips are available for dealing with droopy eyelids. First, use light or gold shadows to help make the eye area more visible. Apply a base shadow and contour the back curve of the lid with a darker color. Lightly apply eyeliner (preferably not deep black; use darker gray or brown, deep purple or green) and use mascara to detract attention from your drooping eyelids.

If the drooping can’t be improved with makeup alone, Eye Magic can provide dramatic and effective help with this issue. Eye Magic was designed to add support to the crease of the eyelid, preventing the loose, droopy skin from sliding forward over the eyelids. Eye Magic works without any makeup or in conjunction with makeup, to help shape, redefine, and beautify the eyes. Use the tips above and experiment with the Eye Magic strips to find the right combination. When applied properly and combined with makeup, you can take years off your look and unveil your beautiful eyes once again.

For more tips on applying Eye Magic with makeup, please visit the Application Tips section of our blog.

To purchase Eye Magic, visit our products page.

We hope the tips above help you when trying to find solutions to the issues of hooded eyes and droopy eyelids. Good luck!

For more on Eye Magic products, visit www.eyemagic.net.

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November 9, 2010

Botox Eyelid Droop – How Eye Magic Eye Strips Can Help

Eye Magic eye strips can help with drooping eyelids that result from botox injections

One of the most common side effects of botox is eyelid drooping, and many people are desperate to quickly fix this issue. Some of our customers have reported that one or both eyes experienced a significant droop after being injected in the forehead with botox.

Although Eye Magic is not specifically designed to help with drooping eyelids that result from botox, our customers have reported that our eye strips have greatly helped with this issue.

Eye Magic Eye Lift Strips add support to drooping upper eyelid skin by invisibly holding the skin in its natural position, providing brighter, more defined eyes, and instantly taking years off the face.

Here are two testimonials from Eye Magic users that have experienced eyelid drooping after botox injections:

Had a little botox in my forehead that made my eyes droopy. They couldn’t fix it with more botox but I’ve had great results with Eye Magic. I feel beautiful instead of embarrassed by my drooping eyelids. Thank you so much.
Steph B.
Pflugerville, TX

I recently have had some issues with one eye as a result of botox in the forehead…it was horrible. That eyelid already had excessive skin, due to a car accident. I searched the web for days trying to find help. I saw your product and after I read the testimonials, I thought I’d try them. I got the combo pack, not sure which shape would be best. Oh my GOSH! I couldn’t believe how they work! One thing I didn’t realize is how invisible they become! I was also worried about using them when I play golf (because of the humidity) but today they didn’t budge and the adhesive held tight!! I can’t begin to tell you how incredible this product is. Those are 2 very important points that should be very clear in your description. I may have surgery some day, but in the meantime, you have changed my attitude and a big part of my life!
Anonymous User
Florida, United States

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Tags: botox, botox injections, drooping eyelids, eye magic, eyelid droop
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October 12, 2009

What are “Hooded” Eyelids?

The term “hooded”, when used to describe eyelids, is confusing to some people. In looking for only one definitive meaning, it’s clear that hooded generally means eyelids that are partly covered by skin when the eyes are open. Using that description, it’s likely that everyone’s eyes will eventually become hooded as a result of sagging skin due to aging. Plastic surgeons who perform blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery), sometimes use the word to describe natural sagging or drooping due to aging, probably because it is a commonly used term to describe the condition. Used most accurately, the term “hooded” describes eye configurations where bone structure is the reason that the eyelids are not completely visible when the eyes are open.

Hooded eyelids before and after using Eye Magic

Hooded, as it relates to bone structure, describes a brow area above the lids that juts out a bit, causing the skin that covers the area just below the eyebrows to obscure part of the eyelids along the curve of the lid. In younger people, the skin that covers a portion of the eyelid is not actually sagging, even though it may have the appearance of heaviness. This type of eye structure is also called “bedroom eyes”, as it appears seductive to some people. Some well known celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Renee Zellweger have hooded eyelids. For those looking to open up the eyelid area, Eye Magic can create the look of a full eyelid by lifting and supporting the skin that’s covering the eyelid underneath.

The word hooded is also used to describe large eyelids that have no distinct shape or definition. This type of lid does not have the crease that creates an eyelid in deeper set eyes. Hooded eyelids are common among those of Asian descent, and unlike the previous description of a more pronounced brow, it’s an eye configuration that results from a flatter, smoother bone structure. To create an eyelid for this configuration generally requires a small, stiff strip, commonly referred to as “double eyelid tape”. Double eyelid tape is specifically designed for Asian eyes, or any eyelid without a crease. The Eye Magic support strips are a bit larger, softer and more pliable than double eyelid tape and are specifically designed for eyes that have an existing crease and deeper eye socket. While the more comfortable Eye Magic strips may create an eyelid for some where a crease does not exist, for others without a crease it may not be stiff enough to create a visible lid.

For more on Eye Magic products, visit www.eyemagic.net.

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Tags: drooping eyelids, droopy eyelids, eyelid droop, eyelid drooping, hooded eyelids, hooded eyes
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June 16, 2009

Eye Lifts and Gaining an Edge in the Job Market

With many people losing long-held jobs in today’s economy, finding a new job is getting more and more difficult. It’s especially hard if you are older and looking worn out, even when you feel energetic and lively. Nothing spells “tired” like the eyes, and sagging eyelids create a weary, unalert look that can create the wrong impression.

First impressions are critical to your success in getting that new job, and the last thing you want an interviewer to think is that you’ll be falling asleep while you’re working. Solving the problem with cosmetic eyelid surgery is often unaffordable when a job has been lost, but there is an affordable solution to this problem.

Eye Magic is the non-surgical eyelid lift that can restore your eyelids to a natural curve and remove years from the look of your face. The thin translucent Eye Magic strips support your drooping eyelid skin, keeping it from sagging down over your eyelids. The results are a visible eyelid and younger, brighter looking eyes. In many cases, Eye Magic also helps improve vision.

With so many jobs seekers competing for the limited employment that is available, why not give yourself an edge? Try Eye Magic and see ten years disappear from your face instantly. Get back your sparkle and make sure you look as energetic as you feel!

Visit www.eyemagic.net for more information on Eye Magic products.

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Tags: affordable eye lift, cosmetic eye lift, drooping eyelids, eye magic, eyelid droop, eyelid lift
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