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Tutorial: Makeup As Therapy? Try Dopamine Eyes

7/7/2025

Mary Zhu

1-minute read

Need a dose of good vibes? Try painting it on! Dopamine eyes are a colourful ride that will lift not only your mood, but also of people around you. With this look, you will shine with happiness. Makeup as an antidepressant? Yes, please!

A mix of bright shades, glowing eyes and makeup – that's dopamine eyes. No rules, just pure joy in a palette. If you're after a look which will literally light you up, this trend is the answer. It's ideal for a festival, a party or just whenever you need to improve your mood. This striking makeup bomb is not just makeup, it's a mindset.

Prepare your favourite colours and create a makeup look which will make even your mirror say "wow"!

To make your colourful makeup stand out, start with perfect skin. Foundation or tinted moisturiser, concealer, powder, blusher, bronzer and highlighter. You know the drill.

Step 1

Eyebrows beautifully frame the eyes, so give them the shape they deserve. Reach for the MAC Cosmetics Pro Locked Brow Gel and comb it through precisely so it stays in place all day long. Strong eyebrows, strong nerves.

Step 2

Cover your whole eyelid with MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eye Shadow in the shade Good Jeans. This velvety blue shade will give your eyes depth and a cool vibe. Don't forget to blend it in – we don't want sharp lines.

Step 3

Add a light MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eye Shadow, such as the Tulle shade to the inner corners of your eyes. The subtle shine will brighten your eyes and create the right dopamine effect. Happy eyes = happy person.

Step 4

Underline your lower eyelid with the Yves Saint Laurent Lines Liberated pencil in the shade Unconditional Marine. Feel free to gently smudge the line with a brush for a softer smoky effect, but no sharp geometry, just a free flow of colour.

Step 5

Now it's time for a classic look. Draw a sharp cat-eye over your upper eyelashes using the Estée Lauder Double Wear 24h Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil. It stays put and adds a touch of mystery to your entire look.

Step 6

Volume, length, wow effect? The Lancôme Lash Idôle mascara can do it all. It can handle anything. Don't apply just one coat. Or even two. Give your eyelashes a real boost so they spread out like fans.

Step 7

And the final touch? Lips! Accentuate them with MAC Cosmetics MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick in the shade Honeylove. The soft nude shade beautifully balances out colourful eyes and leaves room for them to shine. Dopamine, but stylishly.

Dopamine eyes aren't just about colours, but about feelings of joy, playfulness and the courage to shine. So don't be afraid to pick up a brush, open your favourite makeup palette and create a little masterpiece. And don't forget to check out our video full of good vibes!