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08th Mar 2016

Heading out tonight? This is the eye makeup rule to follow

This is news to us...

Cathy Donohue

If you’re heading out later, we’ve come across a tip that ups your makeup game with little effort.

Everyone loves a good smoky eye and dark shades are popular when opting for a dramatic look.

However, make-up artist Mary Phillips, spoke to Allure and said that when it comes to choosing eyeshadow colours, there’s one specific thing to keep in mind.

She said that people often think that darker shades will ‘enhance’ your peepers but that only applies to people who have big eyes.

People's Choice Awards 2016 - Arrivals
Shay Mitchell pictured at the People’s Choice Awards

If your eyes are small in size and shape, you’ll want to lean towards lighter hues.

Light neutral shades will soften and highlight while layering on the black only serves to “diminish and shrink” your eyes.

We’re going to keep it in mind for future reference because Mary clearly knows her stuff.

She’s responsible for the smoky eye look sported by Shay Mitchell of Pretty Little Liars fame, at the People’s Choice Awards this week.