A drooping eyelid may result from fatigue, age-related changes, or a genetic predisposition. It is not difficult to determine the overhanging eyelid: the upper motionless eyelid hangs slightly or strongly, almost completely overlapping the movable or partially, mainly the center of the eye, the inner or outer corner.
Rules for applying makeup on eyes with an overhanging eyelid
Before you start performing makeup for the impending century, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic recommendations of specialists in the field of makeup. Professionals strongly recommend following a set of rules when applying makeup for drooping eyelids:
- Use a primer;
- Apply dark shadows and above the crease;
- Use matte shadows to reduce eyelids;
- Apply waterproof mascara, eyeliner and eye shadow;
- Apply a shimmer to the inner corner of the eye;
- The tails of the arrows should not be pulled out of the eye and should not be lowered;
- Shade the shadows, arrows and eyeliner thoroughly.
Girls with an overhanging upper eyelid should be extremely careful to apply makeup. To do this, you can use a little trick - take an ordinary napkin and attach it to the outer corner of the eye so that one end comes in contact with the wings of the nose. Thus, when applying shadows, the line will be clearly defined.
Another interesting trick is to always keep your eyes open, especially when using shadows. So the fold between the eyelids will be more noticeable and it will be easier to navigate in the makeup. The same method can be used with eyeliner.
It is important to remember that when choosing makeup products for the impending century, preference should be given to waterproof products, including mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, pencils and glitter.
Pay attention to eye color
Brown Eye Makeup with the overhanging upper eyelid, lilac, emerald and blue-blue shades are suitable. Brown, golden and black shades using the Smokey Ice technique are perfectly emphasized by the depth of view.
Green eyes you should choose shades from purple colors, mostly purple nuances or shades of burgundy. A great evening make-up option will be smokey ice, made in shades of khaki.
Create an illusory haze around blue or gray eyes possible using shades in gray and light brown colors. And the shades of coral, rose or sky will help create a beautiful day make-up in a relief technique.
Before applying makeup for the impending century, do not forget about eye color. By choosing the appropriate shades of shadows, you can achieve an impressive effect with a simple emphasis on the look.
We look at the shape of the eyes
The hanging eyelid is especially characteristic of persons of the Asian type, but is quite common in the European one. Nevertheless, the makeup for each face varies in the shade of skin, eyes, hair.
For Asians, the most profitable makeup option will be techniques that include arrows, especially shaded ones.Of the techniques, preference should be given to a contrasting option, including two of the lightest and darkest shades from the palette, for example, smokey ice or a bird's wing.
Of the colors suitable for make-up for Asian eyes with overhanging eyelids, it is better to choose:
- Light gray;
- Dusty;
- The black;
- Purple;
- Dark pink;
- Chocolate.
It is recommended to resort to tricks like the “artificial fold” - for Asians, and the play of light and shadow, in which warm and cold tones of shadows are combined - for the European type of face.
For the European type of face, a larger number of techniques and shades are suitable. You can choose the embossed method of applying shadows, smokey ice, a butterfly or a loop. Naturally, each technique must be performed flawlessly to conceal imperfections.
The color palette of shadows for the impending century and the European type:
- Violet;
- Emerald;
- Brown;
- Golden;
- The black;
- Smoky;
- Nyudovy.
Lipsticks for each type are selected in accordance with the shade of the eyeshadow, skin tone, hair and eye color, as well as in compliance with the basic rule of any makeup: select only the eyes, or only the lips.
Recommended colors and techniques
The choice of color for eye shadow makeup for the impending century depends on the shade of the eyes. But no less attention should be paid to the finish. Matte eye shadow is the most optimal makeup option for small eyes with an overhanging upper eyelid. In no case should you use a pearl coating, it will “blur” your eyes and visually even reduce your eyes.
When creating makeup with colorful shades, the shadows should be carefully shaded outside the eyelids.
Extreme caution should be taken with bright colors, especially with neon shadows. Despite the fashionability of this option, for girls with an impending century, make-up artists strongly recommend avoiding makeup with similar options. Only a professional can make a high-quality make-up with rich neon shades.
One of the most trendy and simple techniques, perfect for makeup of the overhanging upper eyelid, is the popular smokey ice. Creating a smoky make-up consists of combining several shades of shadows to create a smooth transition and a vague effect. The best color scheme is the choice of brown shades.
Smokey Ice for the impending century: step by step
Step 1: the foundation. Choose a base color from the shadow palette, it is preferable to take a brown tint with a slight reddish or orange tint. We apply shadows on the moving eyelid, covering it whole, we also add a thin line to the lower eyelid along the line of eyelash growth.
Step 2: Feather. Using a soft middle brush, blend the shadows in such a way as to make a smooth transition from the moving eyelid to the overhanging one. In this case, it is important to be careful not to highlight the crease between the eyelids. For a better effect, you can add a lighter shade under the eyebrow and shade.
Step 3: eyelash tinting. Before you start dyeing your eyelashes, you need to blend the shadows beyond the eyelids. You can add a little golden shimmer to the inner corner of the eye to give the look depth. Then gently stain the upper and lower cilia.
Lipstick for such a make-up can be chosen with a slight sheen or matte. The most suitable shades: Bordeaux, chocolate, purple, cinnamon, nude and beige. With nude flowers, you must definitely use a lip pencil, preferably a tone darker than the lipstick itself.
Makeup with arrows for the impending century: step by step
Fans of makeup arrows are also advised to observe a number of specific rules so as not to focus on the impending century. To do this, the arrow is usually drawn no longer than a century and the corner must be lifted up.
Knowing all the necessary instructions, you can easily and quickly make beautiful arrows at home, suitable for the upper impending century.
Step 1: tinting. Take a concealer suitable for skin tone or darker tone, and apply on the eyelid, carefully toning.With nude makeup with arrows, this stage is the main one, as it prepares the basis for further makeup, and also helps to blend the crease line between the movable and fixed eyelids.
Step 2: drawing the base of the arrow. Using a black eyeliner or a soft pencil, draw a thin strip along the upper line of eyelash growth. It should expand smoothly from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, while the main increase should be in the middle of the eyelid.
Step 3: drawing a corner. Draw the tail of the arrow. It should be slightly bent up and not much away from the outer corner of the eye. The shape is better to make a pointed, slightly blurred.
Step 4: fill out the form. The arrow must be supplemented, preferably with an eyeliner, even if initially the outline is drawn with a pencil. The shape resembling a ribbon that expands smoothly to the outer corner of the eye will be interesting. Such an arrow will help emphasize the eyes, without focusing on the impending century.
After the final stage, eyelash tinting follows. In this case, you need to try so that the cilia do not stick together and do not form sloppy lumps, otherwise the effect will be lost and your eyes will look heavy.
This makeup option is universal. It can be used both as a daily make-up and for an evening celebration, especially if you add a golden shimmer to the eyelid. Nude makeup matches perfectly with matte lipsticks of various shades:
- Peach;
- Coral;
- Light brown;
- Purple
- Light pink;
- Chocolate;
- Wine.
Depending on the event, the lipstick can be replaced with a light lip gloss or a special tint with a red or pink undertone. Perfectly complement the image of a light blush on the cheekbones.
How to color eyelashes in the impending century?
Before you start dyeing your eyelashes, you need to decide on the choice of mascara, suitable for makeup with the impending eyelid. In this case, the option with a waterproof effect will be ideal.
The use of waterproof carcasses is extremely important. Due to the fact that the overhanging eyelid is quite close to the movable and directly to the eyelashes themselves, contact with mascara leaves traces on it. Such traces spoil the overall picture of makeup and look unaesthetic.
Mascara is better to choose with an lengthening effect. Lush and long dark eyelashes distract attention from the overhanging upper eyelid, attracting it to the shade of the eyes. It is better to apply such mascara in two or three layers to consolidate the effect. Silicone-based mascara, on the contrary, should not be applied more than once.
It is better to avoid dyeing eyelashes on the lower eyelid, this will make the look heavier. An exception is some make-ups that use eyeliner with a shimmer or highlighter. In this case, the lower cilia should be dark to create the desired image. For the lower eyelid it is better to choose mascara in natural brown shades.
You can open your eyes by scrolling eyelashes with tongs or a curler. It is recommended to fix the bend of eyelashes with a brush or a special transparent mascara, and only then apply the usual one.
False eyelashes with an overhanging upper eyelid are even encouraged in makeup. They should be selected according to the length of their cilia, and after gluing, carefully paint over the base to give the natural eyelashes a similar shade. For this method, a regular brush for combing eyelashes and eyebrows with a short pile is useful.
The main mistakes in makeup for the impending century
In addition to the recommendations necessary to create beautiful makeup for the impending century, professional makeup artists highlight certain mistakes that can be made not only out of ignorance, but simply out of habit.
The main mistakes in makeup for the impending century:
- Wrong arrows: too long, too wide;
- Incorrect size false eyelashes;
- Dimming exclusively moving eyelids with shadows;
- Missing or insufficient shading.This applies not only to shadows, but also to eyeliner, shimmer, concealer or base;
- The use of pearlescent shadows is abundant. Too much shine overshadows the color of the eyes;
- Drawing a pencil or eyeliner around the eye contour. This method visually reduces the look;
- Lack of correction of eyebrows, their shape and color;
- Highlighting the outer corners of the eyes with too dark shades. Especially relevant for owners of the impending century and the lowered corners.
In order to avoid mistakes, it is better to decide on all the nuances of makeup in advance: choose the right color scheme for eyeshadow, choose the right waterproof makeup, find a lipstick that is suitable for the shade.
It is also better to apply makeup according to the instructions, gradually following all the recommendations and comparing with the initial result. With proper dexterity and desire, you can create absolutely any makeup that will hide unwanted defects and help emphasize the merits.
