Droopy, hooded eyelids can be visually lifted without surgery — and in this video Nikol demonstrates the best eyelid tape she's found that you can actually wear eye makeup over, plus the makeup placement that lifts on its own. Between strategic tape, a primed lid, soft shadow worked above the natural crease, and a thin lifted liner, the eye looks more open and awake.
Key Takeaways
- Wearable eyelid tape. Nikol shares the tape she's found that holds a lift and takes makeup over the top.
- Prime the lid. An eye primer base keeps shadow and liner from collecting in the fold.
- Shadow above the crease. Placing your transition shade slightly higher makes it visible on a droopy lid.
- Thin, lifted liner. A skinny line with an upturned tail opens the eye; thick liner closes it.
Does eyelid tape work for droopy eyelids?
It can — the right tape creates a discreet lift by holding excess lid skin, and the version Nikol demonstrates is designed so you can apply eye makeup over it. Tape is optional, though: careful shadow placement and a lifted liner achieve much of the same open look on their own.
How do you apply makeup on droopy or hooded lids?
Prime first, then build your transition shade just above the natural crease so it shows when your eye is open. Keep liner thin and angled up at the tail, define the outer corner softly, and curl the lashes to add lift.
FAQ
Can you wear makeup over eyelid tape?
With the right tape, yes — Nikol specifically demonstrates one that accepts eyeshadow and liner over the top.
Is tape required to lift droopy lids?
No — placement and a lifted liner do a lot on their own. Tape is an extra option for more dramatic lift.
What's the most important step?
Priming and placing shadow above the natural crease — that's what makes definition visible on a hooded or droopy lid.
The eyelid tape and all products used are linked in the video description on YouTube.
