12 Tips To Make Your Eyes Appear Brighter Instantly

12 Tips To Make Your Eyes Appear Brighter Instantly

They say eyes are the window to one’s soul. When one’s eyes sparkle it is said they have good health, a warm aura and happy personality. It’s an age-old medieval tradition that men are usually attracted to women with brighter and bigger eyes because they are a sign of fertility. But with long hours and long nights of Netflix, dark circles, droopy and puffy eyes are inevitable. So here are some cheat tricks on how you can get bright, sparkling eyes asap!

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1. Cold compressions

If you have puffy or sore eyes then cool compressions are the best way to tackle it. Place a cool green tea bag, or potato slices or a strawberry cut into half or even cool mint leaves on your eyes for 20 to 30 minutes. You could also opt for the most popular cucumber slices on your eyes. Now sit back, relax and let any one of these cooling ingredients do their magic.

2. Give your eyes a break

Another reason for sore eyes could be staring into your phone or computer screens for long hours. Take a break from your computer screen every 40 to 50 minutes rest your eyes and look elsewhere for 5 to 7 minutes and then get back to your screen! Keep blinking while working and looking at the laptop or TV Screen.

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3. Hydrate yourself

Hydrate yourself by constantly sipping on water. Consuming a lot of water is the solution to most beauty problems of your life. Alternatively, you could also up your juice intake. Specifically, carrot juice is extremely beneficial for your eyes.

4. Use eye drops

Consult your doctor before you try this out but using eye drops can be really beneficial. Use them in the night to add moisture to your eyes. This will fill your eyes up will all the goodness it needs.

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5. White Kajal

A makeup hack to get brighter eyes is to ditch your dark, black kajal. Line your eyes with a white kajal pencil, it will immediately makes your eyes appear brighter. If a white liner is not quite your thing, even a nude liner can in your water line can make them look bigger.

6. Silver eyeshadow all over

Apply silver eyeshadow to the inner corner of your eyes, under your lids, as well as on your eyelid. This will make your eyes twinkle. For the festive season use a silver shadow with shimmer.

You could also use a highlighter, or light coloured eyeshadow on the inner corners, the centre of the eyelid and just below your brow arch to open up your eyes.

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7. Brown or transparent mascara

Not many people know this, but black mascara can make your lashes look dried out and flaky, eventually making your eyes look droopy. Try a transparent mascara instead. Curling your lashes will also make your lashes look longer, which instantly opens up your eyes.

8. Cut down on toxins and caffeine

Cut out all the toxins such as alcohol and caffeine. This is a long-term commitment but the results will make your eyes sparkle.

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9. Dramatic eyeliner

Winged or thick eyeliner can make your eyes appear larger and dramatic. Keep the liner as close as possible to the lash line as possible, to make your lashes appear darker, fuller and thicker.

10. Blue eyeliner or mascara

Cooler tones like blue make the whites in your eyes appear brighter and make your eyes appear larger. So don’t be afraid to play with some colour to help open up your eyes!

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11. Collagen Eye Pads

Under eye pads are all the rage in the beauty industry right now. These help reduce dark circles and remove puffiness under the eyes or eyelids. Collagen eye pads are enriched with moisturizers which will help reducing fine wrinkles & prevent ageing.

12. Eye Creams

While it is a known fact that eye creams are great and should be a part of your anti-ageing skincare regime to get rid of fine lines, try and pick one with a applicator. The cool applicator will help hydrate the delicate under eye area and reduce the appearance of eye bags and dry lines.

Shikha Kohli

Fashion enthusiast by birth, shopaholic by nature, and makeup maven by choice, Shikha serves you your daily dose of everything style and beauty, with a sprinkle of fabulousness!

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