Soft glam.
Doe Eye Makeup
A rounded, open eye with light at the centre of the lid and softness at the corners.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca.
Where it sits
Soft glam.
Soft glam is not simply less full glam — the intent is different. It aims at polished; full glam aims at transformed and camera-ready. Deciding which is wanted before the first product goes on saves the whole session.
The technique it depends on
Light placement in the centre of the lid — that is what creates the roundness.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
Warm-toned centre light on deeper skin; pearl reads grey.
In coastal humidity, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer. Accumulated product slides; product laid down thinly stays. Inland the problem inverts and dryness decides instead.
When it is the wrong choice
Anyone wanting a lifted or elongated effect — this does the opposite.
Questions
What defines doe eye makeup?
A rounded, open eye with light at the centre of the lid and softness at the corners.
What is the one technique doe eye makeup depends on?
Light placement in the centre of the lid — that is what creates the roundness.
Does doe eye makeup work on Moroccan skin tones?
Warm-toned centre light on deeper skin; pearl reads grey.
When is doe eye makeup the wrong choice?
Anyone wanting a lifted or elongated effect — this does the opposite.
The work
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