If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt distracted by uneven or droopy eyelids, you’ve probably wondered the same question I did: Would eyelid tape help?

In this post, I’m sharing my real-life experience with Contours RX Lids by Design Instant Eyelid Correcting Strips, including several before-and-after photos, makeup application tips, and my honest conclusion after testing them.

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What Is Eyelid Tape

Eyelid tape (or eyelid strips) is designed to gently lift the eyelid by creating or enhancing a crease*. Many people consider it an alternative to eyelid surgery or an “instant eyelift,” especially for:

• Droopy eyelids

• Hooded eyes

• Ptosis

• Age-related eyelid changes

I specifically chose Contours RX Lids by Design because they’re known for being thin, sheer, and designed for mature eyes.

*Eyelid strips work byadhering to the skin and gently pulling the upper eyelid skin upward and backward, creating or enhancing a crease to make eyes look more open, lifted, and less hooded, essentially acting like a temporary, non-surgical "push-up bra" for the eyelid. They are applied to clean, dry skin (often with prep pads) to create a higher, more defined fold, giving the appearance of a larger lid space, which helps with makeup application and reduces the look of mild sagging or hooding.

This is the size that I use in the demo: Contours RX Lids by Design No. 4.

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Question #1: Does Eyelid Tape Really Work?

Short answer? Yes, absolutely.

In my demo, I applied one eyelid strip to the eye that droops the most so you could clearly see the difference. The result was immediate. My eye looked more open, more even, and more awake within seconds.

What surprised me most was how natural the lifted eye looked. It didn’t feel tight, uncomfortable, or forced. It simply looked like my eye on a better day.

If uneven eyelids bother you (and you know how distracting that can feel), eyelid tape genuinely works to correct that imbalance.

Question #2: Can You Wear Eyelid Tape With Makeup?

This is where honesty matters.

Without Makeup:

When I wore the eyelid strip without any makeup, it was almost undetectable. Truly. If someone didn’t know it was there, they wouldn’t notice it at all.

With Makeup:

Yes, you can wear makeup over eyelid tape, but it requires:

• A different makeup brush (so you’re not dragging product)

• A very careful, light-handed application

• May benefit from a cream eyeshadow or the Contours RX Colorset All-in-One-Pencil

Even with careful application, the tape is slightly more noticeable with makeup than without. Not a deal-breaker, but not completely invisible either.

left: Julep Eyeshadow 101 in Hazelnut Matte; right: Contours RX Colorset All-in-One Pencil

My Honest Take (This Is the Part That Matters)

Here’s the truth:
I am far more self-conscious about my uneven eyes than I am about the possibility of someone noticing eyelid tape.

For me, the confidence boost of having more even, lifted eyes outweighs the minor visibility that can happen with makeup. That’s a tradeoff I’m personally comfortable with.

And honestly? Most people aren’t staring at our eyelids the way we do.

When Eyelid Tape Is Especially Perfect

I find these eyelid strips ideal for:

• Photo sessions

• Zoom meetings

• Video recordings

• Lectures or speaking events

That said, I plan to wear them in more situations than just those. Once you see how much more balanced your eyes look, it’s hard to unsee it.

Final Conclusion

✔️ Yes, eyelid tape really works
✔️ Yes, you can wear it with makeup (with care)
✔️ They’re nearly invisible without makeup
✔️ They’re a great non-surgical option for mature eyes

If droopy or uneven eyelids have been bothering you, Contours RX Lids by Design are absolutely worth trying.

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Introductory Set shown above. Includes: Contours RX B5 Prep Pads, Contours RX Lids by Design, ad precision tweezers.