5 Makeup Hacks for a Snatched, Lifted Look
You want that lifted, sculpted, “who did her face?” kind of vibe—like your cheekbones have their own zip code and your eyes are giving “mysterious and expensive”? Let’s get into it. These 5 hacks will give you a snatched look without needles or tape. Just strategic makeup and magic hands.
1. Micro Concealer Mapping
Hack: Skip the heavy triangle under-eye. We’re in our soft-lift era.
Place tiny dots of brightening concealer at:
The inner corners of your eyes
The outer corners (angled toward your temples)
The sides of your nose bridge
Just outside the corners of your mouth
Blend upward only. Think of your brush as a lifting wand—every motion goes up and out.
2. Reverse Contour = Elevated Definition
Hack: Instead of contouring below the cheekbone, contour slightly above it for a lifted illusion.
Apply cream contour:
Just above the hollow of your cheeks
On the outer forehead and temples
Along the jawline—blending back toward the ears
Under the tip of the nose for a subtle lift
Blend like a pro: always back and up. You’re lifting, not dragging.
3. Brows That Lift the Whole Face
Hack: Brows can shape your whole expression. To lift:
Brush brows up and out using a clear or tinted strong-hold gel
Lightly define only where needed—extend the tail upward, not downward
Clean up the under-arch with concealer to create an illusion of a higher brow without changing its natural position
Upward strokes = upward energy.
4. The Soft Wing That Lifts Without Effort
Hack: Trade the dramatic cat-eye for a soft, sculpted flick.
Use dark brown shadow or gel liner to:
Define just the outer third of the lash line
Flick up and out, keeping it tight and elegant
Leave the inner corner bare for a more open, almond shape
Finish with half lashes or corner lashes—they pull the eye up without weighing it down.
5. Highlighter That Works Like a Lift Filter
Hack: Highlighter is your light-sculpting bestie.
Apply to:
The tops of cheekbones (angled toward the temples)
The tip of the nose (skip the bridge for a cleaner effect)
The outer brow bone (not the full brow)
The inner eye corner, angled slightly up for that lifted eye illusion
Choose a finely milled, skin-like highlighter—you want glow, not glitter.
Snatched isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing it smarter. With intentional placement, upward blending, and the right textures, you can create a lifted, sculpted look that looks effortless and editorial.
Remember: blend like a dream, lift like a vision, and let your angles do the talking.