If you’re like us, you understand the struggle of trying to make your eyes appear big, open, and doe-like. This struggle becomes an even heftier challenge when the skin’s natural folds partially or fully cover the eyelids, whether due to genetics or age-related laxity. Thankfully, these days, we have tools and treatments that can create the bright-eyed look we all want, without Instagram filters or cosmetic surgery.
Here, we’ll introduce you to our favorites (including two different curlers from Jenny Patinkin’s award-winning collection) to maxim-eyes your makeup routine and create a captivating look for your most important events, whether you’re giving a career-changing presentation or dolling up for date night.
How Eyelash Curlers Beautify the Eyes
Curling your eyelashes is one of the quickest and most effective ways to open up your eyes. When your eyelashes are natural, without makeup, they can point downward or align with the edge of the upper lid, becoming invisible. This makes the eyes appear smaller, more closed, and more fatigued.
By lifting and curving the eyelashes from lash line to tip, you can create the illusion of more lid space and a more open, awake appearance. Even a subtle loop can:
- Lift and separate eyelashes
- Create an attractive curl
- Make your eyes appear larger and more rounded
Even without mascara, aesthetic treatments, or a surgical eye lift, curling your lashes can open up your eyes within seconds.
The Problem With Traditional Lash Curlers
Most big-brand eyelash curlers are designed with a cookie-cutter curve that doesn’t suit all eye shapes. For those with hooded, deep, or smaller eyes, these designs can:
- Fail to reach all parts of the eyelashes, especially the inner and outer corners
- Pinch the eyelids, causing both pain and frustration
- Not get close enough to the lash line, limiting the curl
How Eyelash Curlers Beautify the Eyes
Curling your eyelashes is one of the quickest and most effective ways to open up your eyes. When your eyelashes are natural, without makeup, they can point downward or align with the edge of the upper lid, becoming invisible. This makes the eyes appear smaller, more closed, and more fatigued.
By lifting and curving the eyelashes from lash line to tip, you can create the illusion of more lid space and a more open, awake appearance. Even a subtle loop can:
- Lift and separate eyelashes
- Create an attractive curl
- Make your eyes appear larger and more rounded
Even without mascara, aesthetic treatments, or a surgical eye lift, curling your lashes can open up your eyes within seconds.
The Problem With Traditional Lash Curlers
Most big-brand eyelash curlers are designed with a cookie-cutter curve that doesn’t suit all eye shapes. For those with hooded, deep, or smaller eyes, these designs can:
- Fail to reach all parts of the eyelashes, especially the inner and outer corners
- Pinch the eyelids, causing both pain and frustration
- Not get close enough to the lash line, limiting the curl
Meet The Big Reveal Eyelash Curler from Jenny Patinkin
Designed with real women and real eye shapes in mind, Jenny Patinkin’s The Big Reveal Eyelash Curler is specifically designed to work (without pain, pinching, or sub-par results) for hooded and deep-set eyes.
Explore Jenny Patinkin's Lash Tools
Main Characteristics
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Flat arc: Perfect for hooded, deep, monolid, and smaller eyes
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Slim profile: Reaches near the eyelashes without pinching the lid
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Narrow clamp: Allows for an accurate bend from the base to the tip
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Small finger holds: Provides comfort and control for all levels of skill
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Nickel-free and comes with a replacement silicone bumper pad
This beauty tool’s flatter curve and upright angle comfortably hug the lashes, especially for eye shapes that big-name curlers typically neglect. It’s a complete game-changer for anyone who’s been let down by traditional tools.
How to Use The Big Reveal for Maximum Impact
Jenny Patinkin’s The Big Reveal is simple and intuitive to use, but these pro tips will help you get the best results:
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Start with clean, dry lashes,making sure they’re free of mascara or oil. Curling dirty eyelashes can cause breakage and diminish the tool’s effectiveness.
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Bring the curler closer to the eyelashes. Thanks to this curler’s thin profile, you can reach the lash roots without pinching the skin.
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Pulse, don’t clamp. Gently close the curler and pulse for 5 to 10 seconds. Avoid sudden movements that could damage your lashes.
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Work in sections. For a dramatic loop, use this beauty tool in three sections, creating the illusion of an elongated lash.
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Lock in your look with mascara. Finish with a long-wear or lifting mascara to keep the curl in place and amplify its effect.
Makeup Advice for Next-Level Lashes
Go further with these makeup tips for the windows to the soul:
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Stick to matte shades in the creases of the eyes to create the illusion of depth and size. Sparkling eyeshadow in the folds can get lost.
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Create a false crease. Apply your transition shadow a little above your natural crease to lift your eyes and create more space.
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Focus on the external corners. Use eyeliner to create a slight wing at the eyes’ outer corners, giving them a larger, cat-like look.
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Strategic sparkles: Apply a little sparkle on the inner corners and brow bone, avoiding the center of the lid (where it can emphasize the hood).
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Accentuate the lower lashes with mascara to give the eyes a balanced, doe-like look.
A Small Tool Makes a Big Difference.
Especially for particular eye shapes, it can be tricky to find beauty tools that enhance your natural beauty, not work against it. Jenny Patinkin recognizes and fulfills this need with The Big Reveal Eyelash Curler, allowing you to lift and accentuate the lashes without pinching or pain.
Ready for your eyes' big break? Shop Jenny Patinkin's The Big Reveal here.
