HOODED or DOWNTURNED Eyes? STOP Doing Your Makeup Like A YOUTUBER! Eye Makeup Tips and Tricks!

HOODED or DOWNTURNED eyes? STOP Doing your makeup like a KZbinr! Easy Eye Makeup Tutorial
How many of you have watched a makeup tutorial by a popular beauty guru, tried to recreate the look only to end up looking like a hot mess? Part of the reason could be because of your eye shape! Hooded eyes are challenging but they aren't a bad thing!!! Some of the most beautiful women in the world have hooded eyes!
Like many women, my eyes have gotten more hooded and downturned as I've gotten older. I have definitely had to change up the way I do my makeup. When we watch videos that have the same technique over and over, we start believing it's the ONLY correct way! This is simply not true.
I am not HATING on "gurus" because most of them do make it clear that they are not makeup artists.(Obviously I am aware there ARE other true artists on KZbin- Monika Blunder, Jordan Liberty, Melissa Alatorre, etc.) The non-MUA KZbinrs are very talented at putting makeup on their own faces, and who knows, maybe they WOULD do a great job on others! They also inspire me to try new things and I love them for that! My point is that when we watch so much of other people applying makeup to themselves, we forget that we all come in different shapes, colors and sizes. Makeup is not one size fits all, and the only thing I want to achieve with this video is helping people to experiment a bit more and try different methods to get YOUR PERSONAL best look! I hope you enjoy it!
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[@SalernoShelly]

So, so glad you made this video! As a working MUA for over 25 yrs, its nice to see someone who knows how to do "real" makeup. People get disappointed because they don't have the huge doe eyes like their fav youtuber and wonder why their makeup doesn't come out looking the same. Hooded eyes don't seem to be holding back stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Williams, or Gisele Bundchen!

[@bywendywithlove9052]

I used to work for Trish in NY & I agree, in my day there was no such thing as a transition color just light, medium, & dark

[@tedire2000]

finally someone who understands us middle aged and hooded eyed women!! you've become my favorite!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Desi Wilson 😃😊❤️

[@alexiakelley4245]

I’m 23 and I’ve struggled with downturned hooded eyes since I started wearing makeup as a preteen 🤣🤣🤣

[@lolitachick0161]

Holy Crap! Finally a tutorial that made perfect sense for my over 40 eyes! My eyes started to hood around 2 years ago and I have had to adjust my eyeshadow technique but been struggling! But this totally helped me thank you!!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

You are SO welcome!! I'm thrilled to hear that!

[@rachelmakeup]

It's so refreshing to see another KZbinr talking about pre-social media makeup technique!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

There are definitely many pros to social media, but the major con I see is everyone starting to look the same. I miss individuality, and think it should be shown and celebrated more often than it is. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and for your comment!

[@rachelmakeup]

No prob! I think the exact same as you on this--I love the looks but there's so much else out there!

[@jackiesue3891]

Since entering my 50's I definitely feel like what used to work no longer does. I'm now trying to find out what does work and I can't wait to try this on my increasingly hooded and down turned eyes. A great and well explained technique!

[@facingthefifties]

This was, hands down, the MOST helpful video I think I've ever watched! I have tried the "KZbin" way for years, and it just never worked on me. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! I can't wait to try this tomorrow when I get ready!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Deanne N Yay!!!! I am so happy to hear that! I hope it helps you!!! Xoxo

[@saracasperson4849]

Agreed. this was extremely helpful! LOVE IT!

[@RaeBella81]

I said the exact same thing in my comment.

[@elizabethmilligan7173]

I agree!! Can't wait to try this myself-thanks for this video!

[@andree824]

Totally agree with you. This was brilliant!!

[@larissakirby1821]

Fantastic! I don't feel alone anymore..lol. I've done this old school look and technique for ages! The new KZbin style does not work for me with hooded and downturned 40 plus eyes . Great video and a new subscriber.

[@Mrsrchy17]

Oh my goodness, I turned 40 last year and was looking for some “updated” makeup inspiration. So I tried doing my makeup the trending look right now. I looked like a clown. It. was harsh. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 Sooo grateful that “old school” technique is still relevant and that I’ve been doing it right for myself all these years. I will say, though, that I LOVED her advice on using the transition color LAST instead of first. I’m going to start doing that. I think it’ll make a huge difference. When she grabbed that flat line brush to do winged eyeliner the old way, I was like YES! 🙌🏼☺️

[@aryastark5301]

If there was an Oscar for the best make-up tutorial for hooded/downturned eyes you'd definitely win!!!!!!!!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Arya Stark Wow! Thank you so much!!!

[@Onecoffeedupmom]

Agreed. Best video I've seen on hooded eyes. Thank you!

[@moniqueroybal4509]

I agree

[@jenniferbauer2145]

I've barely even started this video and I feel the need to comment. THANK YOU for bringing up this "back to basics" concept. I have been struggling for ages to find a youtube makeup channel that actually understands that other people have different face shapes and features. I would love to see some of the more well known youtubers put makeup on another person (and I mean that sincerely).

[@annagresta3840]

I just have to comment AGAIN because I watched this 2 times. This is possibly the best "tutorial" video I have ever seen. EVER! And I have watched a lot of KZbin videos (like hours and hours every night). Thank you again!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Ann Agresta 😀😀😀❤️❤️❤️

[@annagresta3840]

Risa Does Makeup I just did my makeup this morning, following your tips in this video and I love how my eyes look. they look less hooded and more open. I am at my mom's this week so I have more time to play around with makeup since I am on vacation from work! I just can't get over how great my eyes look today. You are a genius 😆

[@christie950]

Risa Does Makeup 🙌❤️

[@venusblake4206]

Wow!! Finally a tutorial that really hits the mark. Thank you so much...simple yet effective. I needed this. Yo

[@samouhi]

Ann Agresta It's amazing. In the "old days" for us over 35's, makeup counter ladies would hardly ever impose one look for everyone. Now unfortunately they do and reinforces the Instragram look which is a real shame as like someone else said, everyone starts looking the same

[@ibbase447]

I love how you actually took time to explain everything step by step, instead of treating us like we are makeup professionals whose been licensed for ten years, I don't like the fact that they just explain the foundation and contour part , but when it comes to eyes, they're like just blend and wah-lah you're done. I had to google what each eye brush was made for and what transition colors & ect. were used for. Thanks for taking your time out of your day and being helpful. THIS is what a "makeup tutorial" should be like.

[@VintageModiste]

Old school, new school it all works when you mix it all together. Love this video, and I have to tell you that only your tutorials work on downturned hooded eyes. My self esteem has tripled, and my eye makeup look has improved so much due to watching your video's! FYI, you are the only beauty guru!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

This comment is exactly why I do videos!!! Thank you so much!

[@rebeccaworrell4605]

I love how thoroughly you explained this! I love how close up to the camera you were too. It was so much easier to understand!

[@New2MomBlog]

I don't typically comment but I wanted to let you know your video inspired me. A little back story: I'll be 36 in a couple of months. Just a couple years ago, I started to get into makeup. I've been frustrated since trying to figure out how to apply eyeshadow that didn't look like crap. I've pretty much given up and just use one color. I don't know if I necessarily have hooded eyes but I thought I'd try your technique. I received the makeup forever palette and I've been trying the looks that came in the guide. It's been a mess so I figured it couldn't get worse. Lol. It's now almost 1 am and I've tried your technique on both eyes with different color combinations. I'm legit so excited on how it turned out! I don't want to sound dramatic, but this video may have changed my life. I wish it was earlier in the night and I actually had somewhere to go. I feel so confident. Luckily we have plans tomorrow and I can't wait to try again. I'm also so excited that I can use a palette that I love and I'm no longer hating it bc I couldn't get it to work for me. I love the looks that a lot of youtubers do but I just can't recreate them bc of my lack of skill or the fact that I don't have a lot of eye lid area to work with. I try to use all 10 of the colors and I end up looking like a hot mess. Your video really hit home and made me realize that I need to do what works for me. It's definitely an aha moment for me and I thank you. One question. If I wanted to use pinks or purples, would I still want to use the darker color in the crease? I have the morphe 35f and I love the jewel tones but have no idea on what to do with them. Thanks again for this video. It's amazing how something so simple as learning a new makeup technique can increase my confidence.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Michelle Brown Hi Michelle! I don't know why I didn't see this comment before, I am so sorry! I definitely would have replied sooner!! I can't tell you how happy it made me to read this!!! If you are going to use purples and pinks, or any jewel tones, I would probably use them in the crease, but the blend out with a light neutral shade. It's all about taking the time to blend well when using more vibrant colors.

[@Galemor1]

Wayne Goss is also one to look into. But this was nice, I have severely hooded eyes, were the skin hangs over my eyes. I am in my early 30ish, so not really looking forward to it getting worse.. :-P

[@alicasabrinanilo3372]

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen for hooded eyes! It's very helpful for me, a woman of 25 with hooded eyes & my lovely grandma who's 69. We're both attending a wedding soon and I'm her usual MUA. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS

[@foodieJJ623]

Special thanks to Risa! I'm asian, 25, and I have the most hooded n downturned eyes ever! I've been struggling to put some eyeshadows on my lids and spent extra time to make it even and look nice on my eyes. This tutorial from you changed the whole thing! Used to follow the make up gurus but didn't work. The eyeshadow n eyeliner looks so good on my lids now. So glad that I watched this. U are my fairy god mother😍😍😍

[@silvermint5281]

OMG!!! Thank you for stepping outside the box and showing us hooded peeps how to create a beautiful eye look!! I've done it the way other KZbinrs are showing nowadays, but it turned up looking muddy and unnatural. This is so doable and I love the tip on how to cut and place the falsies. I have very long eyelashes naturally, so I don't use falsies but I may try your tip for date night😏. THIS IS NOW MY GO-TO EYE LOOK!! I appreciate you teaching us how to do makeup RIGHT! God bless you!~*

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Silver Mint 😃💕😃💕

[@staceyo1723]

I have found the easiest way to tightline - Pixi makes a black felt tip liner "cat eye ink." It's a slanted hard tip so you just stamp it under the lashes. It doesn't make my eyes water, takes 5 seconds, and stays put. It's a game changer for my hooded lids.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Stacey O Thanks for recommendation Stacey! I will look for that.

[@mckedenashuntter8074]

Stacey O I will, too. Thanks!

[@stephv.4750]

Can't wait to try this! My eyes are downturned+hooded and it's always been a struggle, everybody's way just does not work for me. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@jcjccmz]

OMG, this video is such a breath of fresh air here on youtube. Thank you so much! The last thing I watch on youtube are eye look tutorials because they are usually done on big eyes with deep creases. I truly hope you will focus more on these kinds of videos, where you can share your knowledge with tips on how to work with our features and flatter them. I think there is a movement starting on youtube where people are getting sick of hauls and fabricated monthly "favorites" videos where the youtuber sneaks in a product sent to her so she can "rave" about it. Anyway, I just wanted to say this is actually how I usually do may eye look because the "youtuber" way is impossible with my no-crease eyelids.

[@dianepaul1954]

Excellent!!!!!!

[@melindastowers7772]

This is the video that changed everything for me. I re watch it when I need a refresher. You have helped so many people like me. Love and Blessings 💖💖💖

[@VivienneGucwa]

Awesome video!! I also fell victim to thinking that all the tutorials on YT would work for my eyes not realizing that my eyes are semi-hooded and so many of those looks didn't work so well.

[@lisaperko9692]

It's so good to finally hear from someone who places the emphasis on individuality of eye shapes and the simple need to "tweak" techniques to suit. As with Deanne N, I also thought it was the most helpful video I've watched to date! I'm trying this out tomorrow too! Thanks Risa.

[@jessicam5090]

This video made me subscribe to you. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for making this. I'm 33, I'll be 34 in 2 days. I've always done my makeup, but not as intense, and as I've aged, became a tired stay at home mom & a wife, I've decided that I want to at least look presentable daily make so I've rediscovered that makeup makes me feel good, makes me more comfortable in my own skin. After watching thousands of these young ladies and men and their tutorials, and feeling like I look like I clown when I replicate their looks, I've kind of given up. The one day, I discovered a lady by the name Stephanie Marie. She's in her 40s, and also has hooded, downturned eyes. She wears soft, subtle makeup and I've learned a good amount of info from her, and I just really enjoy her videos in general. But today is different, today is magical because I discovered YOU. This single video has helped me tremendously and I can't wait to do my face tomorrow morning and incorporate your eyeshadow lesson that you just bestowed upon me. From the bottom of this tired mom who just wants to feel good in my own skins heart, THANK YOU. ❤👏👏

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

You had me at “hooded eyes” darling. I have always love eye shadow and eye liner but I struggle so much that I rather just wear mascara only. I will definitely practice your tips tomorrow morning. I have so many beautiful palettes that I haven’t even tried yet.

[@asgothas]

I have been trying out "hooded eyeliner" tutorials for weeks, and because my eyes are now more downturned and hooded (age 40) I always end up with thick ole wings that are of the Amy Winehouse proportions. Not great for work. This tutorial seems to make a lot more sense, although personally I think I will have to stick to matte shades. Cant wait to try it out. Thanks Risa!

[@Black_Rose5102]

I feel so much relief watching this video,I'm not the only one who struggle with this.Thank you so much for helping us .

[@remmy7778]

Ty for the video and answering to my comment. I am a 64yr old women and still trying to do a wing on my down hooded eyes and I will try again.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Wilma Traylor I hope these tips help! Remember you can do a tiny wing or none at all at it will still look nice!

[@ChristinaFurnerWebber]

Wow!! This is the FIRST makeup tutorial I've ever watched and you're GREAT at explaining things. I've been to makeup boutiques and asked for help with my eye makeup and they look at me like I'm some kind of crazy person (not to mention how difficult it was to even ask in the first place). I so WISH I could find someone willing to help with my disgusting face as I'm aging. In the past, I was a cosmetic salesperson representing Ultima II, Charles Of The Ritz, and the like and I did makeovers. I NEVER made a customer feel uncomfortable or intimidated, or tried my best not to. I don't own any eyeshadow brushes as I still use the sponge applicators and I think I'll have a learning curve ahead of me. But, I'm definitely going to try your technique! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome tutorial!!🤗

[@FanofHarper]

I love how you break down all the steps so I can actually follow you! I'm offically setting my alarm for an earlier time than usual so I can try out your tips. Thanks so much!

[@AnnaNicoleXoxx]

I just found your channel in my recommended videos and I'm so glad I did. I am in my late 20's and have hooded eyes. I have never really fallen into the fad of how most youtubers do their eye makeup, while it looks nice, it's just not for me. But, upon watching your video I literally, for years have done my eye makeup exactly how you showed. Minus doing the line with the shadow to show where to start your crease because I have always eye balled it. But I was so happy to see that I do my makeup how a professional does, and they recommend that method. I have found recently that taking my crease color a bit above my crease, and not putting it directly into it really helps that cease color show and my eye makeup really does look better. Thank you so much for this, you are absolutely stunning, I love the lip color and will be watching plenty more of you. You are so helpful. -AnnaNicole

[@Nappie072]

Great video Risa! I have very hooded eyes and I watch ALL the KZbin makeup tutorials but I apply my makeup totally different then everyone I know. Because of my hooded eyes I can not apply my mascara last (as all KZbinrs do) because it will get everywhere on my hooded eyelids. I actually START with applying my mascara and then I apply the rest of my eye makeup! When I am done with my eye makeup I apply 1 extra (thin!) layer of mascara to cover any eyeshadow that may have fallen on my lashes to make them dark black again. This works fantastic and I can recommend it to everyone with hooded eyes! (I feel I have sold the goose with the golden eggs for free, haha, but I hope it helps some of you!) XO 💜💁

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Ina Boeters This is actually a fantastic idea! I have to tilt my head way back when doing mascara because I inevitably get some on my lids and it's so frustrating!!!

[@mammacee8829]

I was exactly the same as you but recently took the plunge and tried to do it mascara last and for some reason with extra care I can do it now... no idea what's changed but it's possible now

[@Meganrose3327]

And I thought I was the only one!! I always wondered how those girls could apply their mascara last and not ruin their shadow!

[@bonhyden]

I tilt my head back and CLOSE my eye as I swipe. It prevents the wand from pushing my lashes onto my eyelid!

[@lisagreenwood9169]

I cannot thank you enough. I been struggling with this for so long. Buying products after products to help me. when all I needed was to find you and this way you showed us. Truly changed my look!

[@melissamartinez9116]

You deserve millions of subscribers. Every time you ask a question I'm like YESSS! Even towards the end like when you said 'oh so she doesn't use transition shades.' I'm like, she reads minds!😄Thanks for all the tips and explaining every single thing. Please do this technique again using other colours! I'm definitely subscribing!

[@reenasharma5119]

I have looked at a lot of make up artist on u tube but I've learnt the most from your videos , I love the way you simplify everything . Thank you and I think you are gorgeous .

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Reena Sharma You have no idea how happy this makes me!!! Thank you!!!

[@angieparton6434]

Just love your channel! Even though I’m 62 I don’t ever feel that your content isn’t meant for me. Of course some videos are more or less appropriate for me due to my individual needs, concerns, etc. but you never make me feel “aged out”. Thank you for that!

[@jeepersluck]

I was born with hooded eyes (there's next to no mobile lid visible with my eyes open). Very helpful instruction! Thank you! Kristin

[@jenGeeJushawshee]

jeepersluck I think many of us were, Kristin! I know I was, when I look at first grade (and younger) pictures of myself, they are very prominent and also downturned at the outer corners ... and very small on top of it! I feel triple cursed!!

[@jeepersluck]

I feel you! Thankful for Risa's help!

[@veronicasuestarlite4080]

Risa you're a classy lady. Extremely professional, concise in your explanation and execution. You're coaching skills are the best I've witnessed on KZbin, in any class room or seminar and that's saying something as I'm 54 years young. You ability to motivate woman and making us feel proud and not to damn old for a wing is well appreciated. Bravo!

[@warrenshaw9396]

Thank you so much for this great video, I love the way you take your time to explain what you are doing which many you tubers do not xxx love your videos 💋

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Tracy Shaw Thanks Tracy! 😊❤️

[@av2827]

Tracy Shaw the difference is that Risa is an educated professional MUA and so many of the other beauty influencers are just ppl who really like makeup and are good at putting it on their own face. That's not to say that I don't like other channels too for different reasons (Jessica Braun for instance does thorough honest reviews and does her own makeup beautifully).

[@jdeeann]

I'm so happy I found your video. I just turned 49 last month. Most of my life I've never enjoyed makeup, and used as little as I could get away with when Leaving the house. The last three years have marked many changes for me in my life. My husband and I have been on a journey to become healthier. As a result, we've both lost significant weight. This change has made me feel better about myself, and given me a desire to improve my makeup skills. I've watched so many videos, with beautiful makeup. I've begun to play more with my eye makeup, but I can never duplicate the looks I love. I decided to try videos for people closer to my age. I was so disappointed, thinking I'd waited too late to play with fun makeup. According to the videos for women my age, I should only use neutral matte shadows. I love your video, because I can see it's all in the techniques more so than the colors. Thank you for keeping your instructions easy to follow. I've now subscribed and look forward to learning more from you.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+jdeeann Hi! I am so happy you found my channel and that this video was helpful to you! Congrats on your weight loss and effort to have a healthier lifestyle! It's never too late!! 😃

[@allisonsmithrudnick7676]

Love the old school advice! Reminds me of how I used to do it... and need to start again. Great video

[@CharletteG]

Im 25 and my eyes are moderately hooded and I do my makeup this way since I was like 19 I find it way more flattering I studied cosmetology and this is how they educated me to always do makeup based on the clients specific needs! Loved this

[@lashawnablanton4649]

I totally agree, I use this same technique I have for years. I actually figured it out on my own. I think it works great. Thanks for sharing. God bless!

[@prettyhelpful7369]

Thank you for this. I'm in my late 20's and was born with hooded, downturned eyes. Before KZbin I always knew makeup was relative and unique to the person wearing it but when you get caught up in all the beautiful tutorials available now, you kind of lose sight of that and start trying to make your eyes something they're not. This is a good reminder that I can still do fabulous looks, I just have to tailor it to MY eyes, not a carbon copy of someone else's.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+prettyhelpful Well said! You are exactly right! Xoxo

[@dizzee5768]

Great video....glad u addressed the fact about YT gurus...I was also taught in makeup school about eyes, face shape etc and that's how u should look at ur client or urself to do makeup...i think this is missing a lot with most tutorials...i don't think you were being critical at all regarding the YT looks....ty

[@amyaustin6691]

This has been THE BEST makeup video I have watched on KZbin (I've watched a lot!). Descriptive, don't skip steps, talk too fast or ramble on, and she continues to remind what type of eye this look is for. THANK YOU!!! Liked, subscribed, and saved!!!

[@ShellyWellyisbored]

Just went step by step with this video and loved the result! I have been doing my eyeliner wrong for years! I am sooooo glad I found your channel! Thank you so much!

[@lizardbean613]

I was thrilled to watch this video and see the polished versions of techniques I developed independently to deal with my hooded and downturned eyes! I (only 21) may not be in your target audience, but thank you so much for making this video!

[@gloriatyson4620]

Wow! I've not seen this technique before. Thank you so much! I will experiment this week and weekend. I have several false lashes, but have been afraid to try. Will now!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Gloria Tyson I'm so happy to hear that Gloria! I hope this helps you!

[@HerculeseBaby]

Gloria Tyson hahaha! Me too. I keep buying them but am too scared to try. This was helpful

[@bomimi9529]

The BEST video on hooded, Down-turned eyes. I too am tired of cookie cutter looks. I remember in my teens a makeup artist telling me how to correct my eyes. I didn't know anything was wrong with them! I am now 62, and finally love the eyes God gave me. Thanks for showing me how to make them look their best!

[@icucingme]

After all these years this video is still one of the very best for downturned and hooded eyes. A blessing really.

[@desireegutierrez5647]

This was amazing! I always feel like a Schlub when I try the "KZbin" way! The eye lash tip is awesome! Thank you for exciting me about my makeup again!

[@miscantm7654]

thank you so much for this video! As a makeup artist and a hooded-eyed woman I really appreciate how realistic and practical your advice is! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karenbrown4633]

YOU ARE AMAZZING...LOOK OUT GOSS YOU MAY HAVE MET YOUR MATCH

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Aw, I wish!!!! xoxo

[@MissAmazings]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I am self taught, like you said, BEFORE internet videos and for 10 years just always did what worked for my eyes. Ive been watching these typical hype videos the last few years and think "oh I do it all wrong" and I try their way but it doesn't work for me at all. My self esteem and confidence- in the toilet. Now becoming a professionally trained MUA this year I LOVE that I am seeing more and more professionals coming out of the woodworks saying do THIS -NOT Instagram/YT.. All the things I have been doing for years, is actually right for me and I FINALLY feel confident about my techniques and my self. I know those videos help a lot of people feel more confident but I think there is a lot of people who, like me, has their confidence tanked by these influencers.. SO THANK YOU so much for this video!!

[@eerc1169]

I really like it and to me this technique definitely looks more easier for me. 🙀😉😘Thank you and God bless your talent.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Emily Roman Thank you Emily!

[@sapphirewolf4122]

These techniques really make sense. I have viewed a dozen hooded eye videos, but always felt like they did not quite relate to me. I cannot wait to try this beautiful look. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sarahwilhite8809]

That was amazing! This technique makes so much more sense for my eye shape. Thank you!!!

[@nicadrmar]

I consider myself experienced w makeup and still learned so much from this video, you're a great teacher. You are so right about having to abandon what you see the YTer's do and find techniques that work best for you.

[@kr0wn.aSSaSSin]

Thanks for this video, because this is almost exactly how I do my eye makeup, and after seeing all these KZbinrs tutorials, I've started thinking that I'M the one doing it all wrong!! I've been doing makeup since I was 14 (I'm now 34) I also studied makeup in the early 2000's, and THIS is the way I was taught, way back before all this contouring & highlighting etc. My makeup most of the time looks bad before it looks good lol. After seeing this I feel reassured! Thank u!

[@robinsawyers4495]

Thank you so much for doing this I will try and see if it works. I really like watching you you are very knowledgeable and so down to earth with such a genuine heart. Thank you so much

[@RubyKoala1727]

I seriously appreciate this video SO much! I've always had hooded eyes, but as I've aged, they've become so much more hooded and downturned to the point that I barely have space for eyeliner. I LOVE all of your tips and tricks

[@smiz4990]

Love this tutorial! Thank you for doing it! Can't wait to try it. You look gorgeous

[@terryhutchings7701]

Thank you Risa! I have struggled with my hooded eyes since high school and just finally gave up on eye shadow altogether. Now at age 60 I'm ready to give it another whirl. Cannot wait to try this technique. Geat step by step video and thank you for zooming in on your eyes, so viewers can actually see what you are doing. You are great and I will be watching more!

[@ljupkademkovic379]

That is like that! ...more video like this. Excellent !

[@beckyevans6692]

Hi Risa!! Finally someone who understands us young or mature ladies with hooded eyes! I subscribe to other youtubers, but you are the first one to accomplish what no one else has been able to do. I am mature retired makeup artist and you are amazing! New subscriber!! Becky

[@balarina81]

Congratulations!!!! This video is so helpful! U r such a pro!

[@lucietaylor3162]

I appreciate the zoomed in parts, so much easier to see up close. I wish more videos were zoomed in up close.

[@valerievalagator6780]

This is one of the best tutorials I have come across. I love the fact that you zoomed in super close and really explained each step and why. Thank you!

[@EnzaCaputo]

Hello ! This is the first video of yours that I have watched & you explained it all like a true PRO ! I have hooded eyes, and at 56 I have never done a wing properly nor have I ever worn lashes ! You really simplified it & I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much, I am going to watch all your videos now! I love the young youtubers, they are wonderful, but you are so Classy AND Beautiful as well ! Please keep doing what you do so well, I just hit the subscribe button ! :) God Bless you xoxoxox

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Enza Caputo Thank you so much for these kind words and for subscribing! It means so much to me to receive comments like this. I hope you enjoy my other videos as well!

[@Winona493]

Exactly the same!!!!!! Thumbs up! Although it is in American English and I am German, I understood everything and I think it'll help me so much for it is not easy to have 48 year old and hooded, down-turned eyes.

[@deborahlehman2794]

This was one of THE BEST videos I have ever seen re: makeup tutorials. It helped restore my self confidence as I am older and do have many of the issues that being older brings. i THANK you.

[@julieh80]

This is one of the most helpful tutorials I have seen in a while! I'm 36 and so happy I found your channel!

[@VictoriaAlv]

This is SO important :D I love that youve made this. As somebody with hooded eyes , i used to HATE my eyes so much when i was younger because i could never make my eyeshadow look like the KZbin gurus! Thank you for this :)

[@demi191]

I'm shook transition at the end I will try

[@alyssasoto5489]

I had already used some of the techniques, but the lashes cut in half for only the outer corner...genius!! Thank you!

[@clckaryn9058]

Hi I'm new to your channel and just subscribed because of this great video! Could u pls let me know if there's anything I need to adjust for my different kind of hooded eyes? My eyes are not down turned at all, just very hooded on the middle part. So I could see inner & outer lid only when I open my eyes. Another thing I dislike is the very fleshy part on top of my crease. It looks like the fleshy part is touching my eyelashes. Also...I don't have much space between my eyebrows and lash line. So crease color tend to reach my brows. Pls teach me what to do. Appreciate your detailed video. Thanks a lot.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

karyn chong Hi! When you don't have a lot of lid space you really want to focus on your lashes, and the tight lining technique I demonstrated in the video. Also, groomed brows make a huge difference on hooded eyes. Keep in mind that light colors bring things forward and dark makes them recede. Try using a medium toned matte taupe on you eyelid and up onto the crease. I am going to look for a model with a similar eye shape to yours because it's so much easier for me to demonstrate a technique than to try and explain it. Thank you for watching!!

[@robyn7691]

your eyes sounds like mine and the best way I have found is to love and embrace chubby eye pencils, line your eyes like normal and just take a brush and smudge all of it. I add shadow sometimes and work that into the line as well. I gave up on palettes and transition shades becasue I can never see them. Sephora has good pencils but I love the Rimmel one in bad girl bronze. girl, just love your "bedroom eyes"..many models have hooded eyes

[@jgayle01]

OMG, I can tell you are an instructor. This is the BEST video I've seen for hoodies. My eye is so hooded they look like pleated skirts, but I think I can finally try eyeshadow and make it work!!! Thank you!!!

[@klove0167]

BEST HOODED EYE TUTORIAL EVER! Thank you so much. My eyes are heavily hooded and I never can get my eye makeup to look right. Taking the time to explain everything so well as you demonstrated made such a difference. I was so frustrated I wasn't even doing eye shadow anymore. Only liner and mascara. Now I can have a fully complete makeup look!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Yay!!!!! Thank you so much!! I am thrilled to hear this technique worked well for you.

[@brendacavender6111]

Risa, this is so helpful! When I was younger, I always wondered why older women don’t wear eyeliner. Now that I’m in my 50’s, I know...When the eyes start to turn downward, the whole shape is different, and eyeliner isn’t as simple as following the lash line anymore. I love the look you created, and the colors are beautiful. You are a very good teacher.

[@middleofnowhere1313]

I pretty much do it like this already. Good to see my technique confirmed by someone else lol. My eyes are way more hooded than yours. I'm 48 years old and it runs in the family, and the skin to the outside of my eyes sags enough that wings are just a no go entirely.

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

It runs in my family as well. I am doing winged liner less and less lately. I'm sure it will be a "no go" very soon for me too.

[@middleofnowhere1313]

Yours still looks pretty clean. If I try it, the line breaks right in half lol. That's okay, it means I don't have to try to make wings symmetrical. XD

[@avasisx7075]

This is the best thing ever. I don't have hooded eyes but my eyes are downturned af so the uplift tips are amazing!!!!! Definitely more helpful than every "make up guru" video I've seen

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Book Blooded Thank you so much! I am so happy you liked it!

[@mairar4683]

Been watching KZbin for videos for 7 years now and all I can say is... where have you been?! And I'm so happy to have found you!!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

Maira Earls I'm thrilled you found me too! I hope you continue to enjoy my videos! Xoxo

[@MeganAshleySmith]

Wow, this was incredibly helpful!! It's so nice to see someone do a breakdown instead of the same ol videos. It's nice to see something different and informative rather than watching someone slap it on and just give you the colors they're using, especially when everyone is so different. Not all of those vague videos that are so often done, are ones that everyone can use. Thanks so much for being informative and different!

[@tvettabt]

Oh,my gosh! This is the best thing I have learned about doing eye make up for hooded, down turned eyes EVER! I can't thank you enough for sharing these techniques.

[@elizabethl4241]

So glad I found your channel learned about u from Stephanie I’m in my 40s and so comforting to have women like you to watch and learn from and really know how I feel about skincare and make up

[@ArlinaSaraos]

I thought I can never look pretty because of my hooded eyes. Watching your tutorial gave me hope. THANKS SO MUCH!

[@RisaDoesMakeup]

+Arlina Myra Saraos You should never feel sad about having hooded eyes! Some of the most beautiful women ever have hooded eyes!!!

[@CheesyCat888]

This was probably the most helpful tutorial i have ever watched! I am over 40 with very hooded eyes and 95% of the tutotials out there don't work for me. And I agree, in the KZbin/Instagram world there seems to be such a cookie cutter approach to doing makeup. It's beautiful, and may work if you have perfectly shaped, young eyes, but hard for many of us to replicate.

[@mstaylor28031]

OMG! I've been watching hooded eye video's for over a year, and still couldn't do it right. But this is the video that has taught me what I've been doing wrong for my hooded down turn eye. Thank You!

[@Sippy309]

Makeup is a form of art. Your face, being the canvas. You can create a true masterpiece on your face, if you know what your doing. Great piece of art here :)

[@fashionwork1292]

Such a helpful, informative, professional video. I myself am in the comsetology industry. People always think cutting and coloring your hair is easy and it can just be done by watching random "guru" people on youtube. No, there is a science behind it! Leave it to the professionals !! Thats what we are here for (:

[@cathharr08]

I'm so glad you put this video out. I'm 53 and have altered my makeup application for years to accommodate my age. I have long ago realized I can't do my makeup like a 21 yo youtuber. I love your tips on liner. I have always had an issue putting on a winged liner. I don't have hooded eyelids but have aging eyes. Thanks for the tips. I will be trying them.

[@stefaniet9737]

Well my jaw dropped to the floor after watching this! Everything makes so much more sense now! Cannot wait to try these techniques out. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!

[@charlottewatson7380]

And this is why I LOVE you & your channel Risa! Thank you for taking the time to do this video 💜

[@Ellxxx1]

I am so happy I came across this video! I haven't tried this technique yet but you explain it so well! No youtuber ever does that this precise thank you!

[@Jeanniebugg]

I'm an older gal who is new to the wide world of makeup. I've always had hooded eyes, but it has definitely gotten worse, the older I've become. I'm to the point where in the center of my lid, there's no eyelid to be seen. I very much appreciate this tutorial. I used to tightline both lids, when I was a teenager and I definitely think this will be something I will start doing again, if I really feel the need for the liner. I really liked your tip about doing the transition shade last. I have been struggling with making all these colors show up on my eyes. This video is wonderful! Thank you so, so much!

[@annlara5688]

I agree, if an award was to be given you should definitely win!! You have really helped me. I’m almost 60 but I’ve alsways had hooded eyes and could never get my makeup to look “right”. I have watched this video numerous time since it came out. Sometimes I just go back to it to remind myself of the basics.

[@jadeandjaydenisthebest1939]

Wow! This is exactly the way (& reason)I started doing my makeup recently. To be able to achieve a harmony looking eyeliner and eye shadow look that would flow together just by using the lower lash lined as a guide has changed my makeup game,from novice to look like I know what I'm doing level ( not yet pro )... Proves to show our hooded eye gal struggles. Thanks for posting this up & putting it out there because this method has helped me (tremendously) & would help many other hooded eye makeup novice looking for methods of perfecting/mastering either their winged liner &/or eye shadow techniques.

[@rrhopewell]

Finally someone who gets our eyes. I so needed this video

[@faithb.6501]

Hello! I am new to your channel and wanted to say FINALLY! Someone said that you don't have to do your makeup like a "KZbinr". It took me months (maybe even a year) to realize my eye shape was different than theirs and that I had to put shadows, eyeliners, ets. in different places to make it work for me. Now I LOVE my makeup and I also learned something from your tutorial that I'm going to try tomorrow! Thanks! :)