here’s how to successfully apply eyeliner and open your eyes, according to a makeup artist

We speak of “drooping” eyelids when the fixed eyelid partially or sometimes completely covers the mobile eyelid. A phenomenon which can be due to the natural sagging of the skin with age, but also to genetic factors and the natural shape of the eyelid. eyelid itself. When this skin sagging is quite pronounced, it happens that it gives a tired and closed side, but also that it prevents certain types of makeup from being performed. The solution ? Adapt your make-up gestures to the shape of your eyelids to create harmonious and open your eyes as much as possible.

In a video posted on her social networks, makeup artist @frenchtouchofmakeup shares a tip for make an eyeliner line on a drooping eyelid. Indeed, this type of makeup is often poorly done on drooping eyelids and tends to further accentuate the drooping side of the eyes. To avoid missteps, here is the procedure to follow.

A makeup artist’s tip for applying eyeliner on a drooping eyelid

To successfully apply eyeliner on a drooping eyelid, it is essential to keep your eyes open and not try to stretch your eyelids with your fingers. Indeed, once the eyelid is relaxed, the shape of the eyeliner risks being completely different and creating a result that is not aesthetic at all…

The makeup artist begins by drawing the tip of the eyeliner line with an eye pencil, starting from the crease of the eyelid and moving towards the tip of the eyebrows. “You have to draw on the fold without avoiding it” insists the expert. Once the tip is drawn, simply apply makeup to the upper lash line and then perfect the tip of the liner with a cotton swab if necessary.

Creating eyeliner in two steps: the key to highlighting a drooping eyelid

Once the pencil line has been drawn, the makeup artist covers this first line with liquid eyeliner. She opts for a felt version with a pointed tip, for greater precision and ease of application. This technique makes it possible to intensify the color of the liner previously done with pencil but also to prolong the wear of the makeup.

“When you close your eyelids, you should have this little drop at the eyelid crease.” shows the makeup artist. A release that allows makeup to adapt perfectly to the shape of the eyelids and open the eyes as much as possible.

Eyeliner and drooping eyelids: the right product choices

Droopy eyelids tend to stain more with makeup, especially when using eyeliner. To be sure that your makeup lasts all day, opt for flong-lasting ormules and very fine textures. Choose, for example, felt-tip liners rather than liquid liners (which require a little drying time but also more dexterity) and waterproof pencils rather than kohl pencils.

To avoid staining a drooping eyelid with mascara, always apply makeup to your eyelashes by directing your gaze downward. If you stain your eyelid, let the mascara dry then remove the excess material with a small bottle brush.

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