The shape of the dots is also important, because dots will help people focus in on the eye. “The four dots are creating a space, like a box, offering a 'container' of where to look or focus attention,” Weaver explains. "Since white is a reflective color, too much can be overwhelming to a viewer's eye.
Also known as the “four dots eye trick” or “four dots eye thing,” the trend involves applying four dots of white eyeliner on the inner and outer corners of your eyes, as well as above and below the center of your eye, to create a hypnotic love spell of the sorts.
All you need to do is use your preferred white eyeliner (liquid is recommended, but some have tried with a pencil) and add four white dots around your eye. First, add one white dot under your eye in the center of your lower eyelid. Next, add one aligned right above your upper eyelid between your eyebrows.
Apply your makeup like you usually would. Then, take a white liquid liner, look straight ahead in the mirror, and gently dab on the following dots around each eye: one at the inner corner, one at the outer corner, one somewhere between your eyelid and eyebrow, and one below your lower lash line, in the under-eye area.
Milia are tiny cysts that develop due to harmless buildups of keratin under the skin. They are common on the face and around and under the eyes. Milia are not pimples, and attempting to pop them can cause further inflammation and scarring.
Dot tattoos beneath the eye have been commonly used in Western culture to symbolize allegiance to gang life. Tattoo's showcasing three dots beneath the eye have become synonymous with the saying “mi vida loca” or “my crazy life”.
Plenty of shows set the tone for fashion trends, but few have become so celebrated for its makeup that it inspires a whole new genre—like Euphoria makeup. That's exactly what the hit HBO show did with its inventive use of glitter and artful takes on eyeliner.
DON'T line your whole eye.
Drawing your eyeliner from outside corner all of the way to the inside corner of your eye, on top and bottom, is just a whole lotta eyeliner. It's harsh and unflattering, and makes your eyes appear smaller. It also makes it look like you wear a studded black belt over your Billabong t-shirt.
You can use the white eyeliner to line your waterline to instantly lift your eyes and make them appear bigger. When you apply it on your waterline, it makes your eyeballs appear bigger. It is also a trick to use it on people with Oriental, Asian and deep set eyes.
What does white eyeliner do for your eyes? “White eyeliner makes the eyes look bigger and brighter,” says Ashley Gray, a professional makeup artist and the owner of Ashthetics Skincare. “Applying it to your lower waterline or doing a cat eye with a white eyeliner can really make the eyes pop.
Use Three Kinds of Eyeliner
So, Marilyn used three different colors of eyeliner to get it just right. For the upper lid and wing, she used black liner. For the lower lash line, she used brown, and in the water line, she used white to make the eyes look even bigger.
Cleopatra used the bright green malachite paste of the ancient Egyptians on her lower eyelids.
When white spots are caused by entrapped keratin, it's called primary milia. However, these tiny white cysts can also form on skin as the result of a burn, sun damage, or poison ivy. Cysts may also develop after a skin resurfacing procedure or after using a topical steroid cream.
White spots on the skin often occur when skin proteins or dead cells become trapped under the skin's surface. They may also occur as a result of depigmentation, or color loss. White skin spots are not usually a reason for concern and do not cause major symptoms.
It's achieved with concealer—using a slanted brush to apply it just like eyeliner, and then blending out the edges. You're left with a “transparent” effect, since the brush leaves sharp lines that look invisible blended out, creating a frame for your bare skin. It's basically a spotlight for your eyes.
The bold claims started from TikTok creator Michelle Diaz, who shares dating tips on her account. Diaz shared the hack on TikTok, saying that men have been unable to stop looking at her when she wears the white dot liner look.
Stars like Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Megan Fox have been sporting what people call the “Fox Eye” look, an exaggerated, angular wing shape that emulates the natural almond shape. There are two main ways to achieve the fox eye: through cosmetic procedures (PDO thread lift) or through makeup technique.
Sleeping in eye makeup can cause inflammation and infections in and around your eyes. The skin around the eyes is so delicate that leaving makeup on can cause the skin to have red, itchy, flaky patches. Sleeping in mascara and eyeliner can result in clogging of tiny hair follicles and oil glands on your eyelids.
Line the eye just above the lash line on the top lid and just below on the bottom lashes. The key is connecting the liner at the outer corner. A pencil or liquid eyeliner works well as it won't shift from the outer corner where it can get damp from your eyes natural moisture.
A statement color, glowing skin, and graphic eyeliner are not going out of style anytime soon. And don't forget to add on your face gems–they're a must-have (trust us).
HBO's award-winning series Euphoria began its new season with storylines about a violent grandmother, aggressive drug dealers and a house party stacked with alcohol — dark themes that seem to be creeping into more shows about teens.