The Brow Bone Trick: 2 Overlooked Steps to Boost Dimension

Want sculpted, defined brows with a lifted brow bone effect? Two things make all the difference: brow-first sequencing and intentional blank space. Many makeup tutorials recommend doing eyeshadow first, claiming it helps “frame” the eye. That’s not wrong—but if you’re aiming for dimensional brows, it’s limiting. Here’s why: Without brows as a reference, the outer edge of your eye makeup drifts aimlessly. To anchor that structure, start with your brows—especially the tail. Once the tail is placed, you can extend your shadow naturally toward it, which instantly sharpens and lifts the entire eye socket. Second tip? Don’t overblend past the brow peak. Leave subtle space underneath the brow arch and behind the tail. This “controlled negative space” gives the illusion of lift and structure—no heavy contour needed. Want more drama? Highlight the brow bone, deepen the socket, and define the nose bridge. Your eyes will pop in all the right ways. #beauty #makeup #eyebrow