Drooping eyelids are one of the most common aesthetic problems for women. The most common dilemmas related to this problem arise when planning eye makeup. How can you apply makeup for drooping eyelids? How can you minimize the effect of tired eyes? How can you visually lift your eyelids? You don't have to go straight to a specialist for corrections; a few simple rules can help open up your eyes and forget about sagging skin.
What is a drooping eyelid?
A drooping eyelid occurs when the mobile part of the eyelid is obscured by an excessive fold of skin above it. This problem is most often due to the individual structure of the eye and worsens with age as the skin sags.
What should makeup for drooping eyelids look like?
Before we discuss the rules of good makeup for drooping eyelids, here are a few tips on what to avoid. When applying makeup for drooping eyelids , avoid pearly shadows . They further emphasize the drooping fold of skin. Furthermore, shimmering shadows have a greater tendency to gather in the crease, especially if the eyelid is excessively oily. With this type of eyelid , it's best to avoid strong contours , such as a thick, strongly drawn upward, graphic line above the upper lash line that breaks under the drooping eyelid. A drooping eyelid creates the impression of a "sad, heavy gaze," so to avoid further exacerbating this effect, opt for subtle accentuation of the lower eyelid. Avoid lower black lines and black shading.
How to apply makeup for drooping eyelids? RULES
Now that we know what to avoid when applying makeup to droopy eyelids, it's time to learn how to apply them correctly. The most important rule is how to apply eyeshadow , following the principle that light shades enhance the eyelid and dark shades optically retract. The darker shade should emerge from the crease and flow upwards onto the drooping eyelid. Apply a lighter shade to the center of the eyelid to highlight this area and draw attention away from the sagging eyelid. The finish of the eyeshadow is also important. In contrast to pearlescent eyeshadows, satin and matte eyeshadows are more suitable for several reasons. First, they don't reflect light as strongly as shimmery eyeshadows, so they don't create a "puffy eye" effect and don't further emphasize the sagging eyelid. Another advantage of mattes is the lack of particles, which, due to sagging and shifting skin, migrate beyond the eye contour. Furthermore, their consistency is silkier and easier to apply on sagging skin. Another rule is the type of line – instead of a strongly drawn, graphic line that hides under the skin fold, it's better to opt for a thin or slightly blended line that doesn't extend too far beyond the eye contour. The line should be shorter, and its ending visible when the eyes are open. The icing on the cake of makeup for drooping eyelids is appropriate illumination , which will eliminate the effect of tired eyes. Apply a matte, light eyeshadow just below the eyebrow, not too low, so that the color doesn't overlap the problematic skin fold, or in the inner corner of the eye.
And finally, a very important issue – eyeshadow base . A characteristic feature of droopy eyelids is their excessive oiliness. Sebum accumulating in the crease causes eyeshadow pigment to clump, roll, and rub off. This creates unsightly lines, the color fades, and ultimately, disappears from the eyelids. To prevent this, before applying makeup, it's worth: 1. Wipe your eyelids with a moisturizing, gentle toner (alcohol-free), 2. Pat the skin dry with a cotton pad, 3. Apply a base to the eye area. Annabelle Minerals Illuminating Powder can be a great base; it will brighten any dark circles, cover fine veins, mattify, and create a good foundation for colorful eyeshadow. We hope this guide will make applying makeup for droopy eyelids less of a hassle and more of a pleasure!
Magda Plewa, photographer and Instagrammer ( www.instagram.com/magda.plewa ). More thoughtful than romantic, she teaches how to take beautiful product photos that sell. She lives by the slow lifestyle, loves good vegetarian food, and enjoys relaxing with a book and a cup of freshly brewed coffee. In her private life, she is a happy wife and mother.
