Makeup for downturned eyes
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Each of us has our own characteristics of appearance. It's good when they are beautiful and do not need correction. But often everything is completely different, and in order to achieve a harmonious reflection in the mirror, you have to make a lot of effort. When the outer corners of the eyes are lowered, the look appears tired, dull and tired. Fortunately, this situation can be corrected by resorting to the help of decorative cosmetics.
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Peculiarities
Makeup for lowered corners of the eyes has its own characteristics. Shadows for this purpose are best used in calm, discreet shades that best suit your color type. But before applying them, it is necessary to treat the eyelids with a base under the shadow. It will provide your makeup with durability and longevity.
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An important point in eye makeup with lowered outer corners is eyeliner. It is her main corrective role. Moreover, eyeliner does not have to be traditionally black if it does not suit your color type. Indeed, in this case, it will stand out too much against the general background, and makeup, as you know, should be as invisible as possible.
Therefore, according to your color type, you may want to use gray or brown eyeliner. They will look natural and will not cause the exact opposite effect.
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Techniques
The situation when the outer borders of the eyelids are lowered down can be corrected using various techniques.
To perform various types of make-up, you will need: a base that processes the eyelid before applying shadows. It increases the duration of stay of cosmetics on the face. Next, you need a set of brushes. A flat brush is very convenient to apply cosmetics. The softer and fluffier one can be used for shading to create smooth soft transitions. And, of course, mascara.
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Of course, everyone's favorite and so popular "Smoky eyes" makeup will help lift the outer corners of the eyes., and also correct the situation if the eyes are located close to the bridge of the nose. However, it is worth noting that this technique will not only help to correct some features in the structure of the face, but also give the look more attractive and expressive.
- The very first step in eye makeup is applying a base under the shadows, which will allow them to stay in the right place for quite a long time.
- On the moving and fixed part of the eyelids, you need to apply the lightest shade of shadows of your choice, which is perfect for you in color.
- Next, you need to bring your eyes in such a way that the line starts approximately from the middle of the century, its continuation must be drawn with a rise that would provide the line of the eye that you need. The line should end at about a forty-five degree angle. If you are doing eyeliner with a pencil, then the next step should be shading it. If eyeliner, then you need to choose it in such a way that it fits the shade of the darkest shadows you have chosen to the maximum.
- Dark gray shadows should be applied to the entire surface of the lower eyelid, repeating the eyeliner line and to the outer corner of the fixed eyelid.Thus, the layer applied with dark shadows should look like wings or petals.
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Another step-by-step option that allows you to hide the peculiarity of the structure of the eyes with lowered outer corners is makeup using the "bird" technique.
- Starting from the middle of the moving eyelid, draw a line towards the outer corner of the eye and lift it at the end. You need to make it as smooth as possible. When drawing such a line, achieve the shape of the eyes, which will tend to almond-shaped. It is she who is considered the most correct and ideal.
- From the middle of the border of the upper and lower eyelids to the outer corner of the eye, also create a smooth line and connect it with the one already drawn. Then you need to apply the shadow of the darkest shade and blend away from the nose.
- The rest of the eyelids need to be made up with any light neutral shade or color, at your discretion.
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If creating lines, you connect them not at an angle, but with an arc or a wave, this type of makeup is called "wave".
The classic version of makeup will also help correct the situation with the lowered outer corner of the eyes. It is believed that this makeup option is suitable for absolutely everyone.
- Do not forget about the base under the shadows;
- It is necessary to apply the main color on the moving eyelid;
- On the inside of the moving eyelid and on the part that is under the eyebrow, it is necessary to apply a lighter shade;
- A darker shade should be applied to a third of the moving eyelid towards the outer corner of the eye. Moreover, when approaching the outer corner, the shade should go into blackout.
- At each stage of applying shadows, it is necessary to make a thorough shading.
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Errors:
- Using pearlescent or shimmery eyeshadows will only focus on areas that require adjustment.
- No need to line your eyes clearly along the lash line. Thus, the disadvantage will only be emphasized.
- Experts advise to paint only the tips of the eyelashes, located on the outer corners of the eye.
- You can not apply shadows on the outer corner of the eyelid, because that will only make matters worse.
Selection Tips
Shadows suitable for use should not contain impurities and inclusions. Their consistency should be homogeneous. If liquid separates in liquid shadows, storage conditions may have been violated for them.
The expiration date of this cosmetics should be such that you have time to use it. Dry shadows are of two types - compact and crumbly. Do a durability test.
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It is worth noting that mother-of-pearl shadows last longer due to their consistency.
If you are doing daytime makeup, choose shades of soft, discreet matte shades that suit you. Matte shades can also be used in complex make-up, combining them with other, more intense shades.
Brilliant shadows are applied to accentuate certain parts of the eyelid and are never applied to their entire surface. You should not use this version of cosmetics to create age-related makeup, as this will only aggravate the situation.
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When performing evening or solemn make-up, you can choose saturated shades, create accents with shimmering shades of shadows. But in our case, you can not apply them to the outer corner of the eye, so as not to focus on the flaws.
Evening makeup for lowered eyes "Bird" - in the next video.
Interesting!