5 MUST HAVE BRUSHES for Small, Hooded Eyes!

5 MUST HAVE brushes for small, hooded eyes!
Do you struggle to make up your eyes? Do you try to re-create makeup tutorials but they never look quite right? It might be time to take a better look at your tools! Good brushes are a must for a clean, professional makeup application. In this video I will show you 5 of my favorite makeup brush styles, as well as a few bonus brushes at the end suitable for ALL eye shapes.
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Brushes Mentioned:
Elaina Badro Blending Eye Brush
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Say Me Beauty 2.5
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Smith #230
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MAC 217
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MAC 224
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Bare Minerals Wet/Dry Brush
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Sigma Shader Crease E47
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Sigma Flat Definer E15
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MAC 219 pencil brush
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MY TOP:
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MY EARRINGS:( I am in LOVE with these and they come in three colors!)
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[@ashwiseclev]

Where you been all my life? I have been on You Tube for 8-9 years trying all these looks that never have worked for my eyes, and honestly made me feel super bad that I couldn't do it. Now I know why. You have taught me everything I know. You and Wayne Goss are hooded eye gurus. I have come sooo far watching you both and I actually feel so good about my makeup. 😗😗😗😗

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Ashley!! This made me tear up!! You are so sweet and I really appreciate you letting me know how much my videos have helped you! Comments like this keep me encouragement and motivate me to do even better. Thank you so much!! xoxo

[@robynparker9383]

I totally agree.

[@manjeeravedantam2053]

Same here for 3 years , I felt I was bad with eyeshadow untill this grand reveal happened . Thanks to you & Wayne goss 🤩🥰

[@manjeeravedantam2053]

No one tells the best brushes for smaller hodded eyes . Amazing video . Thank you so much for making this 😇🥰🤩

[@ruthgrady2824]

Great tutorial on eye brushes for small and/or hooded eyes! I am 70 years of age and have prominent brow bones, which has saved my eyes from becoming heavily hooded- I can still see my creases. However, genetically, I have small, deep-set, close set eyes. This video, giving such wonderful recommendations for the best brushes to use for small eyes has been so very educational. I pulled out those brushes I already had (or almost exactly the same as suggested) in my arsenal of brushes (I did order one brush) and have set them aside to use whenever applying my eye makeup. I will store them separately from my other eye brushes. Thanks again for such informative guidance for us non- professionals.

[@kdk151]

I am so glad you created your channel to share your knowledge and I am so glad I found you! I could not follow all the other you tube make up channels because they talk way too fast and the make up is so over the top not for me. But of course most are in their 20’s.

[@staccreates]

Hi Risa Great info thank you so much. I am in hooded eye category and I found this really helpful. I would love to see an eye look on shimmery shadows for mature ladies. I struggle a lot with that and it ends looking like a muddy Cyndy Lauper look 😀

[@mlfetterman]

You really should have more subscribers!! You tell us things that we aren't getting from other youtubers. And, you can really tell that you enjoy what you do and just really want to help as many people as you can out there! You always give alternatives for people. You are just awesome, I know as soon as people see one video, they'll be hooked!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+mlfetterman Thank you so much! You have no idea how much it means to me to receive comments like this. I've been a slow growing channel for so long now that it doesn't even bother me anymore- it is what it is- but I find comfort and encouragement in the fact that my subscribers actually WATCH my videos(I often get more views in an hour than channels three times my size) and learn! That's what keeps me going....people like you!! 😘

[@Mskimberley81]

As someone with small hooded eyes also, Zoeva's eye brushes have a great shape and size :) great idea for a video, lots of inspiration ! I've been trying the crease colour first rather than the lid shade .. something new to try!

[@Future-zx9ts]

Great video, as always, Rissa!!! I love that you're always trying to help out us hooded eye ladies out here! 😘

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Future SLP 😘

[@coachswan1]

I LOVE your videos! So helpful for older women like me. You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

[@tracyhenderson4883]

I love your videos. As I am someone in my 40's, I appreciate your how to videos, I find they actually apply to someone in my age group. Plus they are easy to follow! Thank you!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Tracy Henderson I love to hear that Tracy, thank you!

[@flowercitaschnauzer1033]

Risa, thanks for listening to your subscribers!!! Excellent video, we appreciate you gave us good and very affordable brush choices, you are the best!!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Flowercita Schnauzer Thank you!! 💕

[@lisettetrela4934]

Excellent job explaining the whats, whys, and hows of each brush. I've had hooded eyes my entire life and at 49 they haven't fallen more, yet.....but it's only a matter of time. My other issue is that my actual eyes are on the larger side, but I've never had very much real estate to work with between my lashes and brows. My two all time favorite brushes are the Chikuhodo LE Eyeshadow brush from 2 years ago, and the Chikuhodo T7. I have several of each and even though I love collecting brushes, I could do my eyes everyday with just those two. Thank you, Risa! Here's to a great video and I hope you have a fantastic weekend! 🌸 Lisette

[@marywiest7115]

I LOVE your videos Risa, you get to the point and actually teach something, I always learn something from you. Have a good weekend!

[@janicechambers9239]

Thanks Risa have took your advice and bought smaller brushes ❤️🌹🍀

[@danaratliff1443]

you're really great. i love the teaching. i also love the closeups and the realness of your skin. keep going. you have real fans!

[@julieh80]

Risa, this was immensely helpful. I am looking to refresh my brush collection and I plan on picking some of these up. Thanks!

[@marydenney8249]

Thank you!!! I needed this video. I'm in the "older, going south skin" category. Love your videos. Along with your hooded eyes video for "older, going south skin" , I'd love to know how to get my foundation to stop looking like cake on my face. Thank you again!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Mary Denney Hi Mary! I am going to do a video soon on how to avoid cakey foundation.

[@darylcross1497]

Great info! Having the right brushes makes such a difference! Thanks for making videos! ♥️

[@tvettabt]

So appreciate your videos and the hooded eye shadow video is the best one one on youtube.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+tvettabt Awe, thank you so much! 😊💕

[@lori9423]

I can't believe you don't have more subs? You have great videos. Thanks so much

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Lori's Stories Thank you! I wish I knew how to get my videos seen my more people to get more subs, but I spend hours and hours doing all the things "they" say you should do, and it doesn't seem to work. 😞 Luckily this is just a hobby for me, and I know the people who watch me really learn and appreciate what I do, and that's what matters the most!

[@lisettetrela4934]

Risa Does Makeup Don't worry, I just found you and after watching one video I subscribed. Just be patient, the people will find you.

[@sylly654]

I saw your videos in my side bar for a while before I finally clicked one - most probably because a video about hooded eyes enticed me. Why didn't I click one before? Because you looked like such a gorgeous glamour gal, I figured you were much younger and the content wouldn't be as useful for me. It wasn't until I finally watched one that I learned you were actually over 35 :) So I subscribed after the first video.

[@glorialagroon6171]

Hi Risa thank you so much for this Great video! Found very helpful and informative! As I've aged my eyes have started to droop which I've noticed becoming a little hooded. Going to try these tips/advice you've shared. Yes, love the earrings! Enjoy your week.

[@acmcharlie146]

Thank you Risa! Great vid. I have most of the brushes you mentioned. For the lay down brush to use on the lid, I really enjoy the Mac 239 for matte and Mac 242 for shimmer or foiled shadows.

[@melindastowers7772]

Omg, I adore you! I just keep learning.Thank you

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Melinda Stowers You're so sweet Melinda, thank you my friend! 💕

[@mistyanderson6834]

Thanks, Risa! Love this! So important to have those smaller brushes even if they call them 'detail' brushes they are indicating they are small! Do need one clean brush for blending out the top edge if you have a harsher line. Some time ago Stephanie Lange did a Collab with Sigma on a set of smaller brushes for hooded eyes. I can't look them up on my iPad, too slow. Lol But the same concept and I think they probably still carry the set maybe just named different! I just need to throw a number of my larger used ones away (especially the older Morphe ones that shed all over). 🙄❤️

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Misty Anderson I almost purchased Stephanie's set until I realized I already owned two of the five. 😕

[@mistyanderson6834]

Risa Does Makeup Sigma just had a 30% off sale, but I was on vacation this week and just saw it tonight and it was CDT and of course it's PST here so sale was over and they don't advertise the set anymore. Do you know which brushes they were? I may have them, too, and just not know it and not using the right ones!!! 😳

[@nazatsakellaropoulou7110]

A very good tutorial for us with hooded eye👏👏 You know Risa i always use the makeup brushes as they suits me better and it's working🌹 Love From GREECE 🏛🌞

[@classydahlia3933]

Once again❤️ Love your videos!

[@reneet4329]

Great tips as always! Thank you for teaching us and sharing your knowledge. Love your videos, Risa!

[@anniejain7184]

Omg. I m sooo glad I found ur channel. U r sooo detailed in explaining

[@BlindBeauty83]

Awesome video! Thanks for the suggestions. Might try to find some drugstore brushes like these. I've got smaller ideas myself

[@12gauri21]

It has been years since I subscribed a channel though I watch a lot of youtube videos. When I saw one of your videos, I thought this channel is worth subscribing to. Keep up the good work.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Gauri S Wow! I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@paulasushka3700]

I have watched your hooded eye video several times and it helps so much. My new love is the new Wayne goss eye set which has been perfect for my hooded eyes. They are so great!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Paula Sushka I'll have to check them out! (Even though I have soooo many brushes) 😊

[@paulasushka3700]

Risa Does Makeup Me too, but so glad I decided to get them. There are quite a few reviews out there.

[@niccolepaske5297]

Need them all!

[@mayramaestre6801]

Congratulations your channel is growing! !! Keep the good videos coming! Xoxo

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Mayra Maestre Slowly but it is! Thank you!

[@connienunez9924]

Thanks Risa. I was rellly looking forward to this!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Connie Nunez You're welcome Connie!

[@needlesharp_diamondstrong8465]

Hi Risa, Have you ever considered hosing live interactive make-up classes, on line of course?? The type where many of us could set up and work through a tutorial with you via webcam?? I don't know how much over all interest there would be but I, for one, would love it!! Be fun to see four or five other woman follow a look and see how they all turn out. Just a thought I figured I throw out to you. I know you seemed to be looking for ways to grow your chanel, but still be true to your beliefs and our demographic and don't know if that'd help or hinder it, but just thought I'd share. I rewatch a few of the hooded eye tutorials over & over because you NAILED IT on those small helpful tips that have big impacts! Like, when to look up, when to look down, why to start with the crease first, and so on. Anyway, thanks for all you do and let me know if my idea appeals to you or any other ladies.

[@Kathrynh246]

Yes!!! Brushes make such a difference! I love the Mac 221 so much! I'll look these others up. Love this video!

[@nonam741]

Yeah.. I have same issue so I'm going to watch in great detail!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Nona M 😃😃😃

[@nanamaw]

Oh my now I know part of my problem some of my brushes are to big. Thank you I learn so much from you!!!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Denise Baker You're welcome Denise!

[@juliebarnes7425]

I'm very happy with this video. I saw another YT a year ago go over 5 brushes to have for hooded eyes...true hooded eyes and I'm all set with sigma brushes. Can you pls think about doing a cut crease for hooded eyes video???

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Julie Barnes I have one in the works!

[@marty7102]

You are really good making videos Thank you so much 😊 I..... love... your... videos... 👍🏼🙃😀🤓

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+martha hernandez Thank you Martha!! ❤️

[@cjpalmer6611]

I am new to your channel and absolutely love your techniques for hooded down turned eyes. I can't wait to try this in the morning.

[@tonistark4169]

I really needed to see this!!! I have been searching for just this type video! Thanks for your expertise in providing us with brushes for our particular problem. Been a subscriber for about a 6 mo to a year. Keep up the great work! Thank you!!! XOXO 😘

[@coffeebeforemascara]

Great video. I don't have a 'crease' persay, my eyelids are puffy and when my eyes are open, you can't see the lid at ALL. It takes more work to 'manufacture' a crease and yeah, the smaller blenders are good, small round denser brush for outer 'v' work.

[@jenGeeJushawshee]

Very helpful 👍. You look fantastic, as always! Your content is always awesome. Thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge with us! 💕

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+(Jen) You're welcome! Thank you for watching! 💕💕

[@angelarae1031]

I have just been told I have deep set and not hooded eyes. I thought hooded eyes and deep set eyes were basically the same thing but I was told they are not. Can I still use some of the same techniques for hooded eyes on my deep set eyes? I have pretty much no space on my lids when my eyes are open and I am looking forward. I love all of your videos and I am so glad to see someone my age that I can relate to:) Keep up the great work!!

[@susansvintagelifebeautyand5568]

Thank you Risa, for another great and helpful video! It is good to know that I was using the right brushes for the job! Lol

[@snippetsofstephie]

This is SO helpful to me. I have a few similar brushes but wasn't using them correctly. I'm going to order a couple that you recommended because I have mostly large brushes. ❤

[@snippetsofstephie]

Oh! I ordered the earring just now too! I thought they'd be too big for me but they look gorgeous on you!!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Snippets of Stephie You are going to LOVE them!!! Even my husband complimented me the first time I wore them and he never notices anything! Lol

[@jessicam5090]

Fantastic video, and so educational! As a hooded eye girl with smaller eyes, I've been waiting for a video like this. I've been hearing "Don't use anything besides matte shadows if you have hooded eyes" for so darn long. What are your thoughts on shimmery or glittery shadows on hooded eyes? I love mattes, but I really like satin and shimmery shadows too.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Jessica Machak I love shimmer! I primarily keep it confined to the mobile eye lid and lower lash lines. I even wear glitter on occasion. I don't believe it rules when it comes to makeup. I believe in experimenting and wearing what you love!

[@janicebradford6231]

You are good at teaching but where can I round up the brushes the quickest. You know you could come up with your line of brushes and makeup. You really are that good. Thanks, I’m still learning. Janice

[@rondaherriott]

My lid space is smaller than yours so I use even smaller brushes. My 5 must haves: MAC 217, Wayne Goss 04 (original set) which is almost as good as my 23 year old MAC 36 that I don't think exists anymore, it cosmetics 105 (made for Ulta), Smith 253, and a tiny pencil brush with no markings I got from Crown Brushes when I was in esthetician school forever ago.

[@SuperFloridaGal]

Hi, Risa, as a woman who recently turned 41 and who also has hooded eyes and isn't a big fan of many of the overdone makeup looks on KZbin and Instagram, I am so stoked to have found your channel!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Cynthia Wolff Hi Cynthia!! I am so happy you have found me! Welcome to the "over 40" club! It really isn't so bad! 😊💕

[@SuperFloridaGal]

Risa Does Makeup Thanks, Risa! I freaked out a little bit during the months leading up to my 40th birthday, but once I actually turned 40, I was fine!

[@dvoted4life]

awesome video so helpful thank you xx

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+dvoted4life You're welcome! I am so happy you liked it!

[@bettiespasco9367]

Good one! Thanks!

[@jaydescott8737]

Very helpful Risa 😊

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Jayde Croft Yay! I am so glad to hear that.

[@melissakline9814]

Very helpful!! Thank you!!

[@rosamariasantos5908]

My News guru!!!🥰

[@druchampion-payne1489]

thank you for sharing these great brush tips risa! xo, dru

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Dru Champion-Payne You're welcome! 😃

[@isabelab6851]

Studying your video again...it really it is helpful for working on technique. Thank you

[@louisesharpy]

In love with this video. Thank you so much for doing it. You are so pretty !!

[@victoriar2571]

Thanks. Helpful video.

[@laurabenson2055]

Love your videos. Great job.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Laura Benson Thank you Laura!

[@godsgirl0019]

Great video! You look stunning Risa! God bless 🌸🌸🌸

[@yensid4294]

I call it my Celtic Slant :) My hood droops down toward the outside corner. I've also heard it called the Nordic Slant. I guess it depends on your ancestry lol

[@lisac5074]

That explains it for me too thank you

[@iwillstom]

Love those earrings!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+iwillstom Thanks! I think I am going to get the gold ones too. 😊

[@denisesheffield481]

Very helpful, thanks

[@esthersatori3699]

I love this video and I LOVE those earrings, I can't stop staring!

[@Llphi]

Great ideas for brushes!I have tried using 2-3 shadows but it all ends up looking like one color so maybe smaller brushes is the key for me!! btw - Have you seen the new Dior Forever concealer? It's supposed to be full coverage in one swipe - looks promising.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Llphi Yes! I really want to try it!

[@Michelle-007]

I absolutely adore you and you're who I turn to for everything!!! I have one or two questions for you, one I bet you haven't done live....I've got thick tattooed black eyeliner top and bottom, I wear only mascara and good skin care. Question: I don't need concealer or make-up but would love to do my eyes again. They're dry and that darn liner shows through everything and being so dry concealer looks awful and unnatural on me. I need help with these 2 issues. Dry eyelids and under, but I use excellent and expensive products, THEN THE BIGGIE, concealing this permanent liner.... There's no tutorials on this!!! I love your style and your so smart, gorgeous and I value your opinion, thank you for everything and your hard work!!! It's greatly appreciated> MUCH Love from a huge fan in the Chattanooga Tennessee Valley area!!!⚘😘🌻❤💋💄😀

[@sandyshorewalker5364]

Good video, thanks.

[@aryarr2527]

really helpful video👍😘

[@toniastudstill595]

This makes sense! My 💡 just came on why my looks sometimes appear muddy or just plain “meh”

[@yoona7144]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful❤

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+yoona You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that!

[@malusantos1551]

Thank you for the very helpful video, Risa. 😘

[@gsin2011]

Keep going! Amazing videos! 😍😘

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Geistė Savickaitė Thank you!

[@thesonorista7853]

Love this! Thank you for the detailed info!

[@marianeculek3261]

I use an angled flat brush for under eye. That way I don't poke somewhere wrong with the other corner of a flat brush and have to clean up

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Mariane Culek I agree, for some people an angled brush works best!

[@cate499]

Very helpful

[@jplattfull]

Loved this! You are awesome!

[@maryshoai9135]

thank you

[@desireelane8338]

Can you please recommend any cheap dupes that will work as well

[@travellingmermaid6965]

wow loved this. very informative!

[@catalinabelcea]

i only have mac brushes, can you please tell me if the sigma and smith have dupes in mac? ( we do not have smith and sigma in romania)

[@caroljahnke8263]

I am guilty of using brushes that are probably too big, I have very hooded eyes. I use morphe brushes most of them are great, but not m514 . Favorite brush sigma e25, got it for $9.00 can't afford them otherwise. Thank fof the knowledge

[@pamelacorral1151]

Have you tried the Wayne Goss eye brushes? If not you have to check them out they are amazing!

[@jamiwalker9730]

I have a ton of brushed through ipsy and Boxy most are luxie and Moda, you are right with my hooded eyes I need at least one small crease brush maybe 2 of them and Morphe has a couple that are 8 bucks a piece and where I live in a small town it is very hard to find brushes either then Ulta unless I order them. I wish there was a "hooded eyes" morphe set theysild because I'm leu of buying 18 bucks for a couple brushes they have sets for 20 but I notice a ton of brushes i dont need or have similar to so I dont purchase them. Is there a less expensive brand I could get the small creae brushes in? I even bought a brush set from Amazon that had 28 pieces and as ton of small what looked like lid brushes, packer brushes maybe undereye brushes or even eyebrow brushes but I was sad to see very small variety In blending brushes, is that common in brush sets for them to not include these small crease brushes, I know I need the small crease and the one you used for the outer V, I just wonder where and which are the most affordable, as is is spend a ton on makeup and skincare eyeliner as I am perfecting my wing and I use up a ton of product on that. Can you make a video showing how to do a wing with shadow on??

[@NavyLady82]

Love that background.

[@jennifergripp9572]

Are you going to do a 2019 version of this video?

[@amberslilrose3954]

Thanks for the video. I didn't find it super helpful, however because most of these brushes are from different places and it's just not practical for me to build a set that way. I can't afford individual shipping from each site.

[@YuChen-mv3qm]

Is Mac 242 worthy for the hooded eyes? Xx

[@wendyh.9363]

What do people with crepey hooded eyes? That wind shield wiping ... I can't lol

[@nnvalani]

which eye brushes are u have shown in the video

[@JewelsFromVenus]

Damn!! All 3 of the MAC brushes are sold out/no longer available...ugh!

[@kathybrou1340]

I got the pallete for 12$. Buy two Ulta items get one free and I used a coupon!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Kathy Brou I'm so jealous!! I wanted to use the promo to get extra palettes for giveaways, but my store only had three left in stock and two of them had been swatched! Those really needed to be sealed somehow so people can't stick their fingers in them!! 😡

[@kathybrou1340]

Risa Does Makeup Awww That would have been a great prize! I love mine.

[@ambervansweden7636]

Today is 3/2024 & nearly all the links provided go to sold out, discontinued, or no longer in business links. Do we have up to date options? Sometimes change isn't always great. I like an updated look, but leave the good tools alone!

[@MsAntigonaki]

Thank you... I'm 38 and my lids have always been severely hooded.

[@ztadiar]

May I ask what nail polish you are wearing in this video?

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+ztadiar It's from Sinful colors and it's called Tutu Thrill. 😊

[@SaucerJess]

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[@SaucerJess]

(I do this for when I rewatch videos -- I had brain surgery and my memory isn't the best anymore) thank you for such great content!!!

[@lori9423]

How about a mature makeup tutorial on your Aunt that you had on IG

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Lori's Stories I would love to do one on her but she lives in another state! The next time she visits and stays at my house I will try to do it!