On certain mornings, we all experience the sensation that our eyelids weigh more than our coffee mugs. Droopy eyelids can make your eyes appear smaller, more worn out, and less bright than you’d want, whether it’s because to heredity, sleep deprivation, or simply life.
The good news is that you don’t need a needle or a filter to create the illusion of a lifted, wide-awake look if you know the appropriate cosmetic techniques.
Why do droopy eyelids occur?
Let’s take a moment to talk about what we have before we fix it. Ptosis, another name for droopy eyelids, can be inherited, age-related, or momentarily brought on by allergies or sleep deprivation. In essence, your eyes appear smaller or sadder as your upper lids begin to sit lower than normal, concealing your crease.
But cosmetics? Makeup is magical.
Lifting and opening are crucial.
Here, you want to optically raise the eye and increase the amount of space under the lid. An optical illusion is what you’re producing. Here’s how to use makeup like a pro to expand drooping eyes if you’re ready to step up your eye game:
Apply a light concealer or an eyeshadow primer first. This prevents creasing and evens out any discolouration on your lids, particularly if you have excess skin or oily eyelids. Additionally, your eyeshadow will adhere better and remain fresher throughout the day.
Pro tip: To rapidly brighten the lid, use a concealer that is a shade lighter.
Even if you can’t see it, define your crease.
The trick is to make your crease appear higher than it is naturally. Apply your matte taupe or neutral brown shadow just above the wrinkles of your lid. This instantly increases depth and creates the appearance of a more elevated eye.
Skip the sparkle in the crease. It highlights droopiness and reflects light. To visually push things back, stick to matte hues.
Lift with the application of eyeshadow
Think up and out rather than relying on your eye shape. Blend your outer corner shade diagonally toward the tail of your brow in a gentle wing-like pattern. It’s essentially a facelift for the eyes.
To avoid making your eyes appear even more droopy, avoid pulling your makeup downward.
Avoid using a lot of eyeliner, or cleverly fake it.
If your eyelid already conceals a portion of your lid space, a thick black liner can rapidly close it off. Try drawing a small line very near your lashes along the top lash line.
Trick: For a softer, more lifted effect, use dark eyeshadow rather than a pencil. For an easy eye lift, smudge it.
Make your waterline more vibrant.
This one is revolutionary. To make your eyes stand out and appear larger right away, line your bottom waterline with a white or nude pencil.
Even if you remained up binge-watching reality TV, your eyes will be fully awake if you pair it with a little champagne shimmer in the inner corners.
Curl your eyelashes.
Everything was raised by curled lashes. Do not neglect this step. on draw the eyes outward, apply a volumizing mascara on the outer lashes.
For further lift, try applying a corner or half lash to just the outer ends. It provides the eye a foxy, seductive look without making it look droopy.
