Inner-Eye Strobing

Inner-eye strobing – making the eyes look bigger and fresher

Inner-eye strobing is a popular make-up technique in which highlighter or light eyeshadow is applied specifically to the inner corner of the eye. This makes the eyes look bigger, brighter and more awake.

The technique is suitable both for a natural day make-up and as an addition to a glamorous evening look, and it can be combined with almost any eye make-up.

What is inner-eye strobing?

With inner-eye strobing, a small amount of shimmering highlighter or light eyeshadow is applied directly to the corner of the eye.

The reflective effect brings light to the eye area and can make tired eyes appear fresher. At the same time, the look is visually opened up and the eye appears bigger.

This technique is also often referred to as an inner corner highlight.

How does inner-eye strobing work?

You only need a little product for this technique.

The highlighter or light eyeshadow is applied to the inner corner of the eye with a small brush or carefully with a finger and gently blended.

It is important that the colour is not spread too far towards the nose or cheek. The point of light should specifically emphasise the inner corner of the eye.

Which products are suitable?

Different products are suitable for inner-eye strobing:

• shimmering highlighter,
• light eyeshadow,
• champagne or pearlescent shades,
• rose gold,
• light beige,
• soft gold tones.

For more striking looks, pastel colours or strong metallic shades can also be used.

Which eye shape is the technique suitable for?

Inner-eye strobing basically suits all eye shapes.

The technique is particularly popular for:

• small eyes,
• close-set eyes,
• hooded eyelids,
• eyes that look tired,
• people who wear glasses.

As the light accent reflects light, the look often appears more open and fresher.

Natural or glamorous?

The intensity can be adapted individually.

For everyday wear, a fine champagne or beige shade with a subtle shimmer is usually enough.

For evening make-up, the highlights can be stronger. Metallic gold, silver or rosé shades look particularly beautiful in combination with smokey eyes or cat eyes.

Common mistakes with inner-eye strobing

For the effect to look natural, you should keep a few points in mind.

Avoid:

• too much product,
• coarse glitter,
• colours that are too dark,
• heavy blending down to the cheek,
• highlighter whose colour does not match the rest of the make-up.

A small, precisely placed point of light usually achieves the most beautiful effect.

Which colours work best?

Which colour looks particularly harmonious depends on the skin tone and the rest of the make-up.

Commonly used are:

• champagne,
• mother-of-pearl,
• light gold,
• rose gold,
• beige,
• silver.

With coloured eye make-up, light pastel shades or shimmering accent colours can also be used.

Frequently asked questions about inner-eye strobing

The technique with highlighter suits a restrained style and is often combined with the nude look. The variant in which coloured eyeshadow is used instead is ideal as an evening make-up.

Inner-eye strobing is characterised by the following:

• Colour or highlighter on the inner part of the eye
• Awake, fresh look
• Glamorous appearance
• Colour is an eye-catcher

The technique does not change the shape of the eye. However, the targeted light effect can make the eyes look more open and bigger.

Yes. Light, shimmering eyeshadows are also very well suited to the inner corner of the eye.

Yes. With a subtle champagne or beige shade, the make-up looks natural and fresh.

The technique can be combined with almost any look – from nude make-up to cat eyes and smokey eyes.