Makeup for drooping eyes: features, patterns, ideas

People's eyes can be sad, melancholy, a little dull... And all this is inherent even in the best mood, but nature has decreed that the corners of the eyes look down. This feature of appearance is not a disadvantage, but it can make the look very sad. Correct makeup for drooping corners of the eyes will help change aesthetic imperfections.

A little theory: professional “corner” makeup layout scheme (with photo)

First of all, you need to limit the space of the working area.

Draw a line at 45° from the wing of the nose through the outer corner of the eye. Remember: you cannot apply external shading beyond this point!
The second reference point is the middle of the sub-eyebrow space (approximately above the pupil). There is no need to raise the classic shading above it.

Observing these two abstractions, we make a color layout:

the lightest shade - under the eyebrow and in the inner corner of the eye;
the darkest - in the outer corner of the moving eyelid;
middle - in the center of the moving eyelid.

Schematically, makeup with an emphasis on the outer corner looks like this:

Now let's move on to practice, namely, let's look at how to adapt this technique for women with raised and drooping eyelids.

Rehabilitation after surgery

Do not think that canthopexy is just a cosmetic procedure, after which no rehabilitation is needed. A rehabilitation period is required . You will have to spend several days at home - you cannot bend over, and under no circumstances lift anything heavy. In other words, it is necessary to adhere to all the requirements and rules that are indicated during the rehabilitation period after blepharoplasty.

And, of course, after canthopexy, postoperative bruises cannot be avoided, but they will all go away within 7-10 days. Contopexy can be performed at any time of the year. In this regard, the most suitable time for surgery is spring, summer and early autumn. You can safely walk around in dark glasses without feeling awkward.

A week with dark glasses, and now everyone can see that your look has changed and your eyes have begun to smile.

Makeup “corner”: step-by-step instructions with photos

Apply a thin layer of base over the entire eyelid and under the eyebrow. Set it in place with a satin beige-gold eyeshadow.
Place light brown ones in the crease of the upper eyelid.

IMPORTANT! When drawing the orbital line (fold), do not move the shadow too low: its extreme point should remain at the top. Makeup artists use this technique in makeup to visually lift the drooping corners of the eyes.

Use cool dark brown shadows to highlight two-thirds of the lower eyelid.
A very important stage of makeup is darkening the outer corner. Place the previous shade on a pencil brush and connect the extreme point of the shadow on the lower eyelid with the shading in the orbital line. The dark color must be carefully stretched at the very beginning of the fold, without mixing it with the already applied pattern (see step 2).
Fill the corner diagonally with the same dark brown shade.
Using translucent matte ivory shadows, blend the design well along the outer edge.
Apply the darkest shade (for example, coffee) to the corner of the eye, repeating the shape of a wide arrow and pointing its tail upward. Carefully blend it into the main design until a beautiful haze appears.
The penultimate stage of our makeup is highlighting the inner corner of the eye and the brow area with a highlighter.
Apply mascara to your eyelashes.

Ready! Natural and at the same time expressive makeup that you can learn to do in 5 minutes.

ADVICE. When choosing shadows, give preference to textures with reflective particles. But a thick line of eyeliner along the lower eyelid is definitely not your option.

You can watch the full tutorial on how to create this look here:

Exercises to lift the corners of the lips at home

Numerous exercises for the corners of the lips that have drooped generally come down to several basic actions:

try to smile with the corners of your lips, overcoming the resistance of your fingers in the corners of your mouth;
intermittent exhalations through differently folded lips.

We have selected for you the most effective exercises that do not require a mirror and are performed in parallel with other activities.

Lips and teeth are closed, but not tense. Now try, without unclenching your teeth, to suck the corners of your lips to your teeth. This will tighten the corners of your mouth. Maintain tension throughout the exercise. Start by raising your lips in a tiny smile, and then lower them as low as possible. Nothing will happen in the mirror, but you should imagine that the corners of your lips are strongly moving down and up.

The good thing about the exercise is that it can be done anywhere – even in the supermarket, choosing groceries and waiting in line at the checkout.

With great diligence, repeat or sing the sounds “i” “e” “a” “o” “u” “s” at least 5-6 times a day. This exercise is an excellent accompaniment while taking a shower.

It is not necessary to devote time to training the corners of your lips - the exercises can be performed even while taking a shower.

Expert commentary

“I am often asked how much such gymnastics helps remove wrinkles in the corners of the lips and lift them. If you do them regularly, several times a day and for several months in a row, some effect can be achieved. However, there is no general answer to this question - it all depends on the particulars. That is, it depends on how serious the problem is, on your age and facial structure. Exercising won’t make things worse, but you shouldn’t hope to get rid of the problem quickly either.

If the problem of drooping lips cannot be solved by gymnastics, then don’t be lazy - go to the doctor, only he will be able to determine what you really need.”

Maxim Vasiliev, plastic surgeon.

Dramatic eye makeup with raised corners

Eyes with a raised outer tip are called "Asian". Most often, this slanting shape is found in girls with eastern roots, but it can also be observed in Europeans and Slavs.

You will need:

base;
palette of 5 shades in brown and beige tones;
white cosmetic pencil;
highlighter (or shining pigment);
mascara (false eyelashes);
set of brushes.

The easiest way to lift the corners of your lips is with hyaluronic acid

The dense hyaluronic acid Surgiderm 24xp/30xp introduced into the area of the corners of the lips forms a so-called stiffening rib, which ensures their lifting.

You can lift the corners of your lips with hyaluronic acid filler for a period of 4 to 6 months. It will also help correct wrinkles in the corners of the lips.

A good doctor will definitely make your face more attractive by turning the corners of your lips upward.

Makeup “corner”: step-by-step instructions

Highlight your crease with light brown eyeshadow.
Using a flat brush, apply dark brown shadow to the corner of the eye using tapping movements and blend well.
Cover the moving eyelid with the lightest shade.
Layer the second lightest tone on top of the previous one - from the beginning of the eyelash edge to the brown corner.
Use medium brown shadows to blend the border between light and dark shades for a smooth transition.
With the lower eyelid, do the same as with the upper.
Using a white pencil, highlight two-thirds of the mucous membrane.
Use black shadows to fill in the space between eyelashes and draw a small shaded arrow.
Place highlights with a highlighter or light pigment: under the eyebrow and in the inner corner.
Apply mascara to your upper and lower lashes.

An easy look for every day is ready!

To turn daytime makeup into evening makeup, darken the outer corners of your eyes more actively; inner ones - line with black shadows, slightly lowering the line of the upper eyelid. Glue on the eyelashes.

Complete video tutorial on daytime and evening eye makeup “corner”:

Indications and contraindications

Canthopexy has its own indications and contraindications, just like any other operation.

Thus, canthopexy is indicated in the following cases :

if the corners of the eyes droop with age or due to genetic predisposition;
during blepharoplasty of the lower eyelids, when it is necessary not only to remove “bags” under the eyes, but also to tighten the lower eyelids, eliminating wrinkles and possible sagging;
with excessive stretching and sagging of the lower eyelids;
if the patient wishes, create a so-called “cat look”.

Canthoplasty also helps with some diseases.

In case of myopia, for example, after a canthus lift, the “bulging eye effect” disappears. It is also capable of removing the consequences of paralysis or an unsuccessful operation, which resulted in the so-called ectropion of the eyelid.

Under no circumstances should canthopexy be performed for conjunctivitis and other inflammatory eye diseases. The remaining contraindications are the same as for other elective operations:

poor blood clotting;
exacerbation of acute or chronic diseases;
diabetes mellitus from the stage of decompensation.

What will you need?

In order to properly apply makeup to eyes of this shape, you will need a standard makeup artist's kit , which must include shadows, mascara, and eyeliner, because... it is more stable and rich in color than a pencil, shading brush, or eyelash curler.

The latter, in particular, are perfect for owners of long eyelashes, while girls with not too fluffy eyelashes are better off choosing false eyelashes or bundles to correct the shape of the corners of the eyes. All these items are very important because they perform a strictly assigned function.

Tips for Drawing Arrows

Using eyeliner to create eye makeup with drooping corners is much preferable to using a pencil, because... will allow you to highlight the unusual shape. An important rule in this case will be working with the line.

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It should start in the middle part of the upper eyelid, then it should be stretched towards the outer corner and, at the same time lifting, moved beyond the contour in the direction from bottom to top. You should strive to ensure that the curved line is directed towards the temples.

In cases where using eyeliner presents any difficulties, or you lack experience in drawing arrows , you can try pencil eyeliner, which allows you to easily draw an arrow at any angle.

Its only drawback will be a slightly less intense shade compared to regular liquid eyeliner.

You can find out which shadows are suitable for blue eyes in our article.

Which shadows are best?

When creating the ideal image of a face with downcast eyes, it is better to opt for a natural and delicate makeup color scheme , including shadows in light, discreet shades.

When choosing eyeshadow colors, you should adhere to a number of rules:

darker shades to the eye crease, gracefully lifting it, and when shading, grab the outer edge;
The corners and eyelid will look better if you choose matte shades , but not too dark.

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Makeup mistakes

Inept application of makeup will only highlight the disadvantages. Let's try to figure out what not to do:

Under no circumstances should shadows be lacquered or pearlescent; on the contrary, they will highlight the drooping eyelid that you want to get rid of. A little pearlescent shade can be applied near the eyebrow. Forget about glosses; they are unacceptable for heavy eyelids.
If the arrow is lowered down and not up, then the look will seem unkind. A round and straight eyebrow arch will also not add beauty to your makeup and can even make it look ridiculous.
You should not use liquid eyeliner as it is difficult to blend. It's better to just take a pencil. The shadows also need to be carefully shaded, so don’t use liquid ones. If you don't shade the shadows, then the situation with the looming eyelid will only get worse.
If you decide to make your lips the brightest spot, then do not try to express your eyes too much with makeup.
Poor-quality cosmetics lead to makeup deterioration too quickly, it smudges and all efforts are nullified.