THE STRUGGLE OF "SLEEPY" EYES

Many women come to me frustrated that their eyes look smaller or more downturned than they actually are. If you want that youthful, awake, "doll" effect, a specific placement secret makes all the difference.

DOLL EYE VS. CAT EYE VS. NATURAL

Style	Focus	Best For
Doll Eye	Center length (12-14mm), shorter corners	Round, wide-awake, youthful
Cat Eye	Outer corner length (tapered inner)	Almond, lifted, sultry
Natural	Uniform, subtle length increase	Effortless everyday enhancement

ACHIEVING THE PERFECT DOLL EYE PLACEMENT

The secret is in the center of the eye. You want your longest clusters positioned directly above your pupil. This creates an optical illusion of larger, rounder eyes. Start with an 8mm cluster on the inner corner, place a 10mm right next to it, then a 12mm or 14mm right in the centre. Taper back down to 10mm and 8mm towards the outer corner.

This technique works spectacularly for close-set eyes, as it draws the focus to the middle of your face rather than pulling your features outward.

DOLL EYE FAQ: YOUR TOP QUERIES

Does the doll eye work for hooded eyes?

Absolutely. In fact, it is one of the most flattering styles for hooded eyes because the concentration of volume in the centre pushes the eye outwards and upwards, counteracting the heaviness of the hood.

What lengths should I use for a subtle doll eye?

For a natural version, keep your centre length to 10mm or 12mm. You will still get the eye-opening effect without looking overdone.

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