There’s a new eye makeup fad in town, and it’s the best one so far. Hot off the heel of siren eyes and doe eyes came the sexiest eyeshadow hack of 2022. Meet sleepy eyes – the makeup trend that has Instagram in a chokehold.
One Instagram reel by a creator, Sarah New, has garnered over 1.5 million likes thus far, and the hashtag #sleepyeyes has already massed 253 million views and counting on IG. With celebrity fans including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Dua Lipa – sleepy eyes are deemed to rule the upcoming party season. The trend puts a seductive spin on your fatigue. But that doesn’t mean you need to have restless nights on end. It’s all about looking super glamm and radiating a sultry charm by making your eyes look sleepy. Whether you’re headed to a pop concert or just looking for eye makeup inspo for the year-end celebrations – this late-night-glam makeup hack will ensure you steal the spotlight. Sold on the idea but don’t know where to start? We got you, bestie. Read ahead for your crash course to slay the sleepy eyes trend.
The 411 On Sleepy Eyes
Taking a look at this iteration sported by Zendaya, it’s safe to say that it’s giving Rue turned glamm. She is exhausted and has no energy, but her gaze is stealing the show with its sultry and seductive charm. The trend involves applying a darker-toned eyeshadow to the crease and folds of your eyes to emphasise the area that would naturally be highlighted when you’re tired.
How To Try The Sleepy Eye Trend
Step 1: The Prep Step
First things first, apply an eye primer all over your lids. Applying a concealer that’s a couple of shades lighter than your skin tone will also do the trick.
Step 2: Apply A Dark-Toned Eyeshadow
Grab an eyeshadow palette that has a grey-toned shadow. Take a fluffy blending brush. Load your eyeshadow brush with a grey eyeshadow and apply it along your eye sockets. Drag it out to the outer corner of your eyes to give your peepers an elongated effect. Then, take the same shadow on a precise brush and apply it along the lower lash line for a sultry under-eye.
Step 3: Apply A Straight Wing
Using a gel or liquid liner, trace a straight wing that highlights the outer corner of your peepers. If you veer towards a lived-in vibe, use a small brush to smudge it.
Step 4: It’s Lash O’ Clock
Curl your lashes and apply a few coats of mascara to get the desired look. To up the ante on the glamour front, apply a few individual lashes.
Step 5: For An Added Layer Of Glamm
Depending on the vibe you’re going for, pair it with a punchy red pout, a matte nude lipstick, or glossy lips. We love the eye makeup look when paired with dewy skin, flushed cheeks, and a glassy pout.
Literal eye candy!
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