Lifehack No. 1: “smart” spoon
If you have not yet seen the video of the Japanese AsahiSasaki, known for her hooligan and very cute videos on the topic of beauty & fashion, then we urgently make up for the losses. This is a story about how a girl with ponytails had a hard time drawing perfect arrows until she came to her aid... a spoon. Yes, yes, an ordinary talking spoon that said: “Use me!” You can watch the video for the first time from the first minute, the second time – from 1:56, from the tutorial itself. By the way, at the end there will be a lesson on how to curl eyelashes with a spoon and how to apply makeup - it’s the bomb!
Classic arrows
To prevent makeup from becoming overloaded, you can use classic arrows. This technique is suitable for almost any type of eye. It is better to start drawing in the area of the pupil, heading towards the outer corner of the eye. Next, along the eyelash growth line, you need to apply a thin horizontal line, which starts from the inner corner.
It is necessary to mentally imagine a line that stretches from the corner of the eye to the temple. Carefully draw the tail, then you need to connect it to the finished line. You can use a cotton swab to make the end of the arrow thinner.
Shiseido Leveling Eyeliner Pencil
For those who prefer mysterious shading rather than strict geometry, Shiseido is ideal - the pencil has a rich color, fits tightly and does not smear. For blending, there is a mini sponge on the back end. The pencil is available in two colors – black and brown.
Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil from Shiseido in the shade BR602 Brown (RUB 1,425)
What is better to draw: eyeliner or pencil?
Using the right tool, you can create beautiful curls of various shapes and lengths. The main difference between various cosmetic devices is the consistency of the coloring composition. Creating a contour using a liquid product is compared to painting with a brush.
It's even harder to figure out how to do this with a creamy gel eyeliner. If you take the brush at the wrong angle, the line may move or widen too much. However, you can choose the optimal brush model with a beveled tip and use it to adjust the thickness of the stroke. Constant training will allow you to create expressive and clearly defined contours. The downside is that when dipping and painting, bacteria and dust particles can get into the liquid.
The pencil is convenient for beginners; you won’t need to practice for a long time with it. From a hygiene point of view, it is safer to use, and the likelihood of an allergic reaction is much less. It is also difficult to damage the skin; to do this, you need to press with all your might with a sharp rod. However, if it is highly sharpened, it leaves a barely noticeable mark, and if it is dull, it smears and makes the drawing too thick.
If your face gets wet, cosmetics can spread across your face and get on the mucous membrane, which will cause discomfort. If you use a device with a hard lead, the makeup will become blurry, but this will not cause significant discomfort. Therefore, it is better to choose waterproof products that will not let you down in any situation. Professional makeup artists often combine several tools. For example, it is convenient to draw the main outline with a pencil, and use a stroke to draw thin ends.
In addition to the means discussed above, there are also felt-tip pen liners. They combine the properties of the previous two varieties. With them you can quickly figure out how to correctly draw arrows on your eyes, because the technique is reminiscent of using a regular felt-tip pen. Often the liners are waterproof, so they won't smear if the weather is hot outside.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil from Estee Lauder
Another good option with a sponge is from Estee Lauder. A huge plus is that there are seven shades, from onyx and bronze to plum and emerald. The pencil lasts 12 hours, unless, of course, you desperately rub your eyes. I must say that the creators of Estee Lauder are great fellows when it comes to pencils.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil in the shade Onyx from Estee Lauder (RUB 699)
Arabic arrow
Contrary to the name, this technique is also perfect for girls with European appearance. There are several types of Arabic wings, but the basic rule in any of the options is to thoroughly paint the eyelash contour, as well as the mucous part. First you need to darken the lower eyelid.
Next, you need to paint over the contours of the upper and lower eyelids, connecting the lines on the outer corner of the eye. The line is completed with a liquid liner. Makeup artists do not recommend using this technique if your eyes are very small and slanted. Arabic arrows will help make your look more mesmerizing.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner from Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown eyeliner always appears in the ranking of the best - the trick is its durability, which can withstand moisture, and the softness of the formula, making the product easy to apply. In addition, we appreciate the fact that the eyeliner does not dry out instantly, giving us the opportunity to correct the lines.
Eye Definer Brush for lining eyes and shaping eyebrows from Bobbi Brown (RUB 1,770)
Double arrows
The following algorithm will tell you how to easily draw a double arrow with liquid eyeliner:
- First of all, apply the makeup base. If you plan to use shadows, it is better to choose drier ones.
- Draw the top arrow, starting from the inner corner. Gradually the line thickens, and then becomes thinner again.
- Next, draw a thin tail.
- The lower eyelid is painted only towards the middle of the face. The lower arrow duplicates the upper line, so it also becomes thicker near the pupil. The kennel does not close. This option is only acceptable if the eyes are very large in shape.
It is recommended to choose the option with double arrows for an evening look. You can choose different colors for these arrows. To make your eyes look wider, you can line the lower eyelid with a white pencil. Makeup artists do not advise applying double arrows to girls with slanted eyes.
Gel liner 24 hours Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner from Maybelline
Maybelline gel liner is the best among mass market products. We like it for its “fresh” makeup effect. Even after a few hours, no crumbs or fallout, although the manufacturer claims that the eyeliner lasts non-stop for 24 hours. But we still got used to getting enough sleep and using “washrooms” at night.
Gel liner 24 hours Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in the shade Brown from Maybelline (350 RUR)
How to make arrows for eyes of different shapes
Arrows must be selected depending on the shape of the eyes. Correct lines will help give symmetry and harmony. The drawing technique should depend on the type of girl’s eyes.
You can determine the form in this table:
| № | Basic eye shapes | Description |
| 1 | Almond shaped eyes | The eyes are oblong in shape. The outer corner is higher than the inner corner. |
| 2 | Eyes with drooping corners | These are eyes whose outer corners turn down. |
| 3 | Small eyes | Eyes that are small in size compared to other facial features. |
| 4 | Round eyes | These are eyes that have a wide eyelid. As a rule, they are very voluminous and convex. |
| 5 | drooping eyelid | This is a type of eye in which the fold of the upper eyelid completely or partially overlaps the movable eyelid. |
| 6 | Asian eyes | These are eyes that have an elongated shape with a narrow slit. |
Almond shaped eyes
Almost any type of eyeliner and makeup technique is suitable for eyes of this shape. A natural line with a thickening from the middle of the upper eyelid will look most expressive. The tail should be thoroughly drawn, connecting to the lower lash line.
The almond shape is close to ideal, so you can experiment with drawing arrows. The main thing is not to make the eyes too elongated, but to maintain their natural shape.
Eyes with drooping corners
With this type of eye, the look seems tired and sad. It is the arrow that can fix this. The line begins in the area of the pupil, the tail extends to the end of the strip of mucous membrane. With this technique, the corners are raised, making the look brighter. The inner corners remain untouched.
Small eyes
The arrows will help to visually expand small eyes. When drawing, you need to step back from the inner corner. The main thing is that it is not recommended to completely outline the contour, as the small size of the eyes will become even more noticeable . You can shade the arrow line on top of the liquid eyeliner with a pencil. It is better to choose not black for drawing, but metallic shades (gold, silver, bronze).
Round eyes
The arrow will help visually give round eyes an almond shape. The line should be thin, and the end of the arrow should be drawn with a horizontal stripe. Thus, the arrow lengthens the eyes on the sides, making them less round. The main thing is not to thicken the arrow in the pupil area. You can also darken the mucous membrane of the eye with a pencil to visually reduce the roundness.
drooping eyelid
How to draw arrows with liquid eyeliner on yourself with a drooping eyelid, and in general, doing bright eye makeup is quite problematic. It is generally believed that this is a sign of age. But drooping eyelid is an anatomical feature that can also occur in young girls. Such an eyelid can hide the arrow, moreover, because of this, the eyeliner wears off faster.
The lines should be light, and the tail should be drawn upward, directing it to the extreme point of the eyebrows.
It is better to choose a waterproof liquid eyeliner, so that the drooping eyelid will not be able to erase the arrow during the day. If your eyes are large, you need to apply eye shadow in addition to the eyeliner. This way the look will be more harmonious.
Asian eyes
Basically, eyes of this type are narrow in shape. It is best to choose thick lines. To make wide arrows perfectly clear the first time, you can first draw lines with a pencil. Life hack from makeup artists: if you draw the outline of the inner eyelid with a white pencil, your eyes will appear wider.
Slanted eyes should not be completely outlined with black eyeliner, because this will make the shape of the eyes more noticeable. You can draw both perfectly thin and wide arrows on your own using the above tips and recommendations. Experience will help you improve the skill of drawing light lines using liquid eyeliner. Arrows will make your look brighter and more expressive.
Author: Medvedeva Ekaterina
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
