A tired look, mascara marks and crumbling eyeliner are just a small part of the problems that owners of looming eyelids face in search of the perfect makeup. One mistake - and now you seem to be five years older, and your gaze is heavier than stone. But it doesn’t matter, because we have already figured out how to avoid this!
What is drooping eyelid?
When the eyelid completely or partially covers the upper fold, it is called drooping. It looks as if the forehead is “pushing” down over the eyes, causing the delicate skin to gather into a “hood”. Most often, this structure is characteristic of girls of the Asian type or appears with age, but there are exceptions.
The innate structure is pure genetics, so it is impossible to remove it with exercises and creams. Acquired may be a consequence of constant stress, which leads to overstrain of the facial muscles. In any case, this is not a death sentence and does not mean at all that you have to forget about all the beautiful makeup!
How to make a double eyelid?
With the same desire as European women want to get rid of wrinkles on their faces, Asian women want to have a crease between the eyebrow and the upper eyelid. To do this, they resort to a variety of methods, ranging from cosmetic devices to surgical intervention.
The fold between the eyebrow and the upper eyelid makes the eyes appear more rounded.
Justified by this same eastern dream. We often see beautiful representatives of the Mongoloid race on the covers of magazines and TV screens, and we don’t even realize that nature did not give many of them double eyelids. But none of them will pose in front of a photo or video camera until a fold appears between her eyebrow and upper eyelid, allowing her eyes to become rounder and open wide.
Ordinary girls who are not show business or catwalk divas are not far behind them. Many of them are confident that, having a double eyelid, they will not only look more attractive, but also inspire more confidence among others. Moreover, some girls believe that it will come in handy even when looking for a job - employers are more favorable to its owners.
In what ways do they manage to achieve the appearance of the desired fold? None of them will help in this case to obtain the desired effect.
Non-surgical methods
In order not to expose themselves, many Asian beauties choose less radical methods of improving their appearance.
Today the most popular of them are:
- Special stickers.
Currently, they are in great demand, so purchasing them is not a problem. Adhesive-backed strips are applied to the part of the eyelid where the crease should be, and then the skin is pulled up so that it forms. But the effect of such stickers does not last long - literally until the first wash. In addition, the strip may be noticeable to others. To avoid this, you can disguise it using eye shadow.
- Special glue.
This is a more reliable product - it dries quickly and lasts for several days. Using a thin brush, apply the product in an even layer to the line where the fold should be located, dividing the eyelid into two parts. Next, using a special brush with two teeth, the skin is pulled back and fixed in this position. Glue can also be purchased today without any difficulties, but you only need to use a special composition intended for these purposes. It does not cause allergies or redness of the skin of the eyelids, and is absolutely safe for it, being made from biological components.
Regardless of which product is chosen, it should be applied to clean skin - thoroughly washed, including makeup removal.
Surgical methods
There are three main surgical methods used to create a double eyelid.
No incision
Double eyelid - a fold that allows the gaze to open up
The operation is performed using local anesthesia with sedation, and it lasts only half an hour. The rehabilitation period is 3-4 days, and the patient, as a rule, does not need to stay in the hospital. The stitches are removed after 2 days. Using a surgical thread, the skin is fixed to the eyelid muscle. This occurs through microscopic holes that are not cuts.
With the help of this thread, a fold is formed between the eyebrow and the upper eyelid. The disadvantage of this method is that over time the threads weaken, which may cause the eyelid to return to its natural position. But in modern plastic surgery, specialists try to select methods of performing the operation in such a way that the effect lasts as long as possible.
With partial cut
To make the so-called second eyelid in a person, with this correction method, small incisions are made through which part of the muscle and skin tissue is removed, due to which a fold is formed. Before the manipulation, the doctor must determine where it will take place, what height and shape it will have. The advantages of this technique are that the incisions are small, resulting in virtually no stitches or swelling. The latter may appear in the first 1-2 weeks after the procedure, but after this time they recede. The operation lasts approximately half an hour under local anesthesia. The patient does not need to stay in the hospital after the procedure, and the sutures are removed after 4-5 days. The main advantage of the method is that in most cases, double eyelids do not disappear over time.
With full cut
This is a universal correction method, thanks to which part of the muscle, fat, and skin tissue is removed, due to which the eyes become more expressive. The disadvantage of this method is the risk of unwanted seams that may be noticeable. But the effect, as a rule, remains for life. The operation lasts half an hour and is performed under local anesthesia. Sutures are removed about a week after surgery. After surgery, swelling may persist for some time (approximately 1-2 weeks). Hospitalization after the procedure is not required.
Makeup mistakes for the impending century
First, we’ll tell you what you definitely shouldn’t do if you want to hide your drooping eyelid with makeup. Such minor mistakes and oversights only highlight the problem. It’s also inconvenient, because the cosmetics will constantly smudge and fall off.
Graphics
In most cases, too harsh and graphic makeup does not decorate the drooping eyelid. Instead of clear lines and clearly defined arrows, smooth transitions and shading are needed.
Contrast
Makeup should not be too harsh and contrasting if you do not want to draw even more attention to your impending eyelid. At best, it looks simply foreign, and at worst, it adds age and visually makes the eyes smaller.
Sharp lines
A drooping eyelid looks better if you do not paint it clearly along the line, but shade the shadows upward, as in the first photo. It is this, and not long arrows, that really “opens up” the look.
Stroke along the contour
You can’t completely circle your eyes, because they instantly seem to become smaller. This applies even to those cases when the eyelid droops quite a bit - the effect is the opposite of the desired one.
Symmetry
This mistake partly combines the two previous ones: lack of shading and stroke. There is no need to line the upper and lower eyelids equally boldly, even in the outer corner. It is better to focus only on the bottom or only on the top.
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How to paint correctly?
The main task is to outline the eyes.
Try applying this pencil to the area of skin between the eyelashes and you will see that they visually become thicker.
There are many different ways to apply this cosmetic product.
The kajal pencil can be used not only to line the eyes, it can also be used in other ways. How to use kajal correctly, watch the video:
The versatility of using this cosmetic product is as follows:
- Apply instead of an eyeshadow base. Apply white “Kajal” as a base for colored eyeshadow. It will give their shade brightness and saturation. By using light colors, you can also visually expand your gaze; to do this, you need to draw the mucous membrane inside the eyelid.
- The basis for creating evening makeup. To do this, you need to shade the pencil over the entire surface of the moving eyelid. There is no need to try to draw a perfect, even outline around the eyes, the main thing is to form a shape within which the “kajal” will be shaded. Also apply it to the bottom row of eyelashes. This technique will allow you to create beautiful makeup that will not be afraid of the glare of the sun's rays or camera flash.
- As a soft arrow. Draw a line through the row of eyelashes, going a little beyond its borders. Next, this line should be shaded using a hard brush. The consistency of this pencil will allow you to make soft, slightly blurry outlines.
The right makeup for the impending eyelid
If you take into account the basic mistakes and are not afraid of experiments, you will not need the skills of a professional makeup artist. We'll tell you what else you need to pay attention to in order to emphasize not the drooping eyelid, but beautiful eyes!
Eyelashes
Beautiful, long and thick eyelashes greatly improve the situation with drooping eyelids. But the main thing is to find a fine line between pomp and excessive artificial puppetry, which makes the makeup heavier. And don’t forget to use special brushes or tweezers for a graceful bend.
Brows
Too thin eyebrows of an unclear shape only emphasize the drooping eyelid. Add just a little width and expressiveness, raise a corner - and you will immediately see the result!
Feathering
Instead of bright graphic arrows, try soft shading using the same principle. But darken the outer corner not only from above, but also from below to visually enlarge the eye.
Chiaroscuro
Experiment not only with darkening, but also with highlighting individual areas. Don't limit yourself to just the inner corner: try highlighting the middle of the eyelid or the skin under the eyebrow.
Bright accent at the bottom
An accent on top is a bad idea nine times out of ten, but that's no reason to avoid bright colors. Simply moving the color, sparkles or even the gradient downwards is even more original.
False fold
This is a little trick that was introduced into fashion by girls of Asian appearance. The point is to completely disguise your own crease and draw the false one a little higher. This technique looks especially good in photographs and in the frame.
Arrows
If you are still a loyal fan of long graphic arrows, you need to choose the right shape. Do not bring the tails down from the lowered corners - let them always rise higher to the eyebrows. And let the arrow not be particularly thick, so that there is no feeling of being outlined with a marker.
Colors
Softer and more restrained contrasts are better suited for the impending century, and in general they are more difficult to miscalculate. Instead of black and white, try beige and brown - and your look will immediately transform!
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How to properly line your eyes from below. Features of the eyes
Important! To properly line your eyes, you must take into account their individual location.
So, if they are spaced widely, then only the inner part of the upper eyelid should be applied. In addition, the eyeliner needs to be slightly extended towards the bridge of the nose. It is important that the pencil line does not reach the outer corner of the eye.
If your eyes are round, but you need to give them a shape close to almond-shaped, then you should use a pencil to slightly lengthen the corners of the eyes.
For narrow eyes, the solution would be a thick line drawn with a pencil on the upper eyelid. In this case, you will need to abandon the eyeliner of the lower eyelid, since it is not suitable for this type of eye.
The same method of applying makeup can be used for women with bulging upper eyelids. But remember that the eyeliner should be dark in color.
It happens that the corners of the eyes rise strongly towards the temples, which is why the eyes do not take the shape that you wanted. This can easily be corrected with eyeliner. You need to draw a line that will emphasize the outer corner of the eye from below to the middle, and the inner corner from above.
If you have the “ideal” eye shape, then arrows of any type and shape will look good on you. It is best to make an arrow a la Marilyn Monroe - this is a black, clear line that is drawn right at the eyelashes. The lower eyelid does not droop.
Finally, there is another type of arrow, which is called Spanish. What is special about this type? The specificity is that the Spanish arrow does not reach the inside of the eye, but extends to the temples. To complete the image, the end of the line is slightly bent upward.
Examples of proper makeup for the impending eyelid
Don't worry: your makeup doesn't have to be boring and monotonous. You can paint any eyes brightly and nude, make a luxurious smokey eye with false eyelashes, or use glitter to your heart’s content.
Day makeup
For simple daytime makeup, all neutral pastel shades or even white are suitable. Lightly shade the top outer corner with brown or grey, and then highlight the lashes at the end. Without arrows and eyeliner on top, you can try to carefully line the mucous membrane with a pencil.
evening make-up
For a beautiful and neat evening makeup, take a dark brown or even black pencil. But instead of graphic eyeliner, blend it with light shadows. For a more festive mood, add a little glitter to your lower eyelid.
Smokey Ice
When creating a smokey eye on the drooping eyelid, it is still important to bring the accent up and to the side. Start shading into the dark color not from the middle of the eyelid, but from the very edge and a little from above. It is important not so much to make a smooth transition as not to burden the look.
Bright makeup
Beige and brown are not the only makeup options for drooping eyelids. Feel free to choose bright colors that suit your eyes. But let it be one color that you blend through a neutral nude to the outer corner and reflect down a little.
Glitter Makeup
For shiny makeup, we recommend shadows with fine shimmer or satin, but not large glitter. If your eyelid is too droopy, it will cause physical discomfort. Use glitter with matching matte shadows and highlight the middle part of the eyelid.
Asian makeup
Asian everyday makeup is always very discreet and inconspicuous. Essentially, oriental girls carefully darken and lighten the eyelid and slightly emphasize the eyelashes. In this example, the classic technique is made with brighter satin shadows to make it more visible.
Age makeup
For age-related makeup, you first need to “do” the eyebrows and eyelashes, because they transform the face as a whole. If the eyelid droops too much, use the false fold technique and bring the emphasis upward. Do not choose overly dark and flashy shades, because then there will be the opposite effect!
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Features of choice: which ones are good
Different types of pencils allow you to choose the best option for any occasion; you just need to accurately indicate the parameters and pay attention to the quality of the product.
- Color – classic shades are black, brown and gray for those with brightly colored hair, warm toned skin and cool toned skin, respectively. Today you can find blue, green, nude, red, and glitter pencils for a variety of purposes. The main thing is to choose a shade in accordance with the color of your skin, hair and eyes.
Matching the color of the pencil to the color of the eyes
- Hardness is determined by the type of skin and the nature of the makeup. So, for evening makeup, those with oily skin are best suited for gel eyeliner or a classic hard pencil: they are more stable and do not interact with sebum.
And for a girl with dry skin, a soft lead or even a shadow pencil is preferable for the daytime option, since the sebaceous glands do not work at full capacity and a thicker consistency will still be well retained.
- Form factor - depends on skill. The thinnest and most precise lines are applied with liquid or creamy eyeliner, which requires experience and a lot of it. But a felt-tip pen or hard pencil allows a beginner to cope with makeup.
- The goal is that, as a rule, transparent, soft shades are chosen for daytime makeup, and bright and unusual ones for evening makeup. Accordingly, for the first case, pencils are better, for the second - gel or liquid eyeliner, possibly with glitter.
- Quality - you need to pay attention not only to the shelf life, but also to the consistency: there should be no bubbles or compactions in the liquid eyeliner, a hard pencil should give a uniform line of equal length.
In addition, the declared durability of the product must be confirmed in practice. If you apply gel eyeliner to the back of your hand, it will be difficult to erase the line after it dries. A hard pencil is not so durable, but it is difficult to shade, and for a soft pencil, excessive durability will be a disadvantage.
Strokes on the back of the hand with gel eyeliner
Makeup for the impending century - step by step photos
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