Who would have thought that eyes, which originally represented fatigue, could be among the trends? We didn’t see it coming. At first glance, tired eyes seem to have nothing to do with beauty, but in reality, they can be just as attractive when combined with a smart look. And we’re not talking about actual dark circles. The “sleepy eye” look is a new fashion favorite that speaks to the sensuality of a sleepy, lazy, casual look. The style is gaining traction because we seem to be entering a new era of gothic decadence,” says makeup authority Julia Dantas.” Although the name sounds less than appealing, eye makeup like this is actually seductive, which is exactly why it’s all the rage.”
According to makeup guru Sara Talias, this makeup trend coincides with the glamorous eye makeup trend that was popular back in the day.” Talias notes, “Rather than having the eyes go up, this style pulls them straight outward with a slight dip as opposed to traditional eye makeup.” Such a look is reminiscent of seductive actresses on the Hollywood screen, such as Greta Garbo.
Dantas has noticed that recently many celebrities have been going for a more “punk” look.” Dantas reveals, “Take Avril Lavigne, we created this tired makeup look with black lipstick for her, and it worked wonderfully.” Other artists like Camila Cabello and Billie Eilish are increasingly brave enough to break away from traditional beauty norms and dare to work this atypical look, and have had a profound impact on the image of beauty we see in mainstream media.
According to professional makeup artist Allison Kaye, there’s an art to creating different eye shapes through makeup: “You can totally transform the overall look by changing the shape of your eye makeup.” Here are tips on how to master this trend in eye makeup.
How to Create That Tired Eye Look That Seems to Have Been Through a Long Night
If you’re not good at detailed makeup in the first place, this eye makeup trend is sure to be something you’ll love, and Dantas emphasizes that the overall effect should take on an uninhibited naturalness, which means that eye makeup doesn’t have to look overly elaborate. Dantas reveals the trick to creating a sexy, tired eye makeup that looks as if you’ve had an unforgettable night out. The point is that the eyeliner and eyeshadow should blend well to create a transition.” Danta If you want to try this popular fatigue eye look, here are some basic steps to help you get started:
- Primer Preparation: make sure your eye area is clean and apply a proper eye primer for a longer lasting eye makeup look.
- Dark Eyeshadow: Choose a brown or gray-toned eyeshadow as your base color and apply it to your entire eyelid, which can be properly smudged beyond the socket line to create a hazy effect.
- Eyeliner: Use an eyeliner to draw a thick line on the upper eyelid near the base of the eyelashes, without being too fine. Make sure the eyeliner sags slightly at the end of the eye so that it creates a tired look.
- Smudge eyeliner: Use an eyeshadow brush or a cotton swab to gently smudge the eyeliner so that it blends naturally with the eyeshadow to create a transition.
- Enhance lower eyeliner: Apply eyeliner to the outer 1/3 of the lower eyelid and smudge it to enhance the “sleepy” look.
- Mascara: Apply volumizing mascara and make your lashes a little messy to match the overall uninhibited style of the look.
- Highlighting: Sweep some highlights on the inner corners of the eyes and on the brow bone, this will make the eyes look more dramatic and balance out the heaviness of the overall eye makeup.
The key to this eye makeup style is not to strive for perfection. It should look somewhat casual and natural, like it’s naturally occurring after a night of partying. Remember, this is a form of artistic expression, so don’t be afraid to experiment and find the makeup style that best suits your personal style.
