It's a trend that has caught on with stars like Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid. The "Foxy Eyes" look enlarges the eyes and opens up the face. How do you do it at home without surgery? We tell you all about it. 

The "foxy eyes" trend is a make-up style that aims to create an almond-eye effect by stretching the eyes, a little like a fox's... Hence the name. This trend has been widely adopted by celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and influencers like Hailey Bieber, who don't hesitate to flaunt it at every social or otherwise. As you can see, this make-up trend has quickly gone viral, proving that it's possible to effectively lift drooping eyelids with this beauty trick.

Can everyone fall for this trend? 

The foxy eyes trend can be adopted by most people, but it's important to take into account the natural shape of your eyes and always respect your individual make-up preferences... Here are a few points to consider to make sure you apply the trend properly: 

1. Eye shape: The foxy eyes trend is particularly suited to almond-shaped or slightly droopy eyes. If you have naturally round eyes or other eye shapes, you can adjust the technique to achieve a similar effect by adapting eyeshadow and eyeliner application.

2. Personal preferences: Make-up is a form of personal expression, and it's important to feel comfortable and confident with the result. You can adjust the intensity and extent of the foxy eyes effect to suit your preferences, ranging from the subtle to the dramatic.

3. Alternative techniques: If you don't want to adopt the foxy make-up trend as it's generally presented, you can take inspiration from its principles to create a similar look suited to your style. You can, for example, experiment with eyeshadow slightly stretched towards the temples without necessarily creating a very pronounced eyeliner line, like Hailey Bieber in the photo below.

4. Consultation d'un professionnel : Si vous souhaitez obtenir un résultat précis et adapté à votre morphologie, vous pouvez envisager de consulter un maquilleur professionnel qui pourra vous aider à comprendre comment adapter la tendance du foxy eyes à vos caractéristiques spécifiques.

How to apply makeup for a foxy eyes effect? 

To adopt this new trend with makeup, simply follow these steps:

Prepare the eyelids

Apply an eye primer or a thin layer of foundation to your eyelids to even out skin tone and help make-up last longer.

Choosing the right eye shadow

Choose eyeshadows in neutral or brown tones. Apply a lighter color all over the upper lid, up to the eyebrow, to create a luminous base. Next, use a darker shade in the crease of the eyelid with a beveled brush, stretching slightly towards the outer corners to give the illusion of a more elongated almond shape. Blend shadows well to avoid harsh lines.

Choosing your eyeliner 

Use liquid or gel eyeliner to create a thick, elongated line along the upper lash line. Start at the inner corner of the eye and draw a line that gradually thickens towards the outer corner. Extend the eyeliner line slightly beyond the outer corner of the eye to accentuate the doe-eyed stretch effect.

Focus on the outer corner and lower eye line

To enhance the foxy eyes effect, use a fine brush and apply a small amount of dark eyeshadow or eyeliner along the lower lash line, concentrating on the outer corner. You can also blend this line slightly to create a smoky effect.

Mascara and false lashes

Apply mascara* generously to upper and lower lashes to open up the eyes. If you wish, you can also apply a lash serum to boost growth or add false lashes for a more dramatic effect. Opt for longer, fuller false lashes towards the outer corners to enhance the almond effect. 

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Working the eyebrows

Brush and define your eyebrows to complete the look. Brush them upwards to give a more open look and accentuate the eyes.

Beautify lips and complexion 

Complete your make-up by choosing natural shades or shades that match your personal lip style, and applying your usual foundation and complexion products.

N'oubliez pas de vous adapter à votre forme d'œil ainsi qu'à vos préférences personnelles en ajustant l'intensité et les nuances des couleurs utilisées. Expérimentez et amusez-vous avec le maquillage pour obtenir l'effet foxy eyes qui vous convient le mieux !

Surgery as a radical alternative 

Cosmetic surgery can be used to achieve a more pronounced foxy eyes effect. Eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty, can be performed to alter the shape and appearance of the eyes. In the context of foxy eyes, surgery may involve modifying the eyelid crease to create a more stretched, higher crease, similar to the almond effect sought. This procedure can be performed using a variety of surgical techniques, such as tissue repositioning or tissue fixation to achieve the desired effect. It is also possible to apply tensor threads to the outer corner of the eye to stretch the skin and give a very slight almond-eye effect.

It's important to bear in mind that surgery is a serious decision that involves significant risks and considerations. Before undergoing cosmetic surgery, it's essential to consult a qualified surgeon experienced in this field. The professional will be able to assess your expectations, discuss the options available, explain the benefits and risks, and give you precise information on the results you can expect... It's essential to have a realistic idea of the results you can expect, and to take into account the psychological, financial and recovery aspects associated with cosmetic surgery.