6 ways to draw arrows for the impending century

Such a feature of appearance as a drooping eyelid or a 'hooded' eyelid is perceived by some girls as a highlight, while by others as an aesthetic defect. On the one hand, this feature of appearance can give the look a tired or sad look, visually narrow the shape of the eyes. At the same time, slightly drooping eyelids can give the appearance a touch of mystery, make the look languid and seductive.

Makeup artists believe that regardless of how a woman relates to such a feature of her face, it is easy to emphasize or vice versa to correct it. And the arrows are perfect for these purposes. Journalists, in collaboration with leading makeup artists, have compiled for you a list of the best ways to draw arrows and emphasize the shape of the eyes that nature has endowed with.

The concept of 'drooping eyelid' – what it is and how to determine that you have exactly this type of appearance

Before reading about what are the ways to draw arrows for the impending century, you need to figure out if this problem is specific to you. In principle, it is very difficult to call such a facial feature a problem. Recognized beauties and successful women Oksana Akinshina, Kate Moss, Jennifer Aniston, Gisele Bundchen, Jennifer Lawrence, Lindsay Lohan, Cate Blanchett, Blake Lively, Emma Stone, Rosamund Pike also have this facial feature. But they do not complete at all, as they consider their appearance to be unique. Even with minimal makeup, they look amazing. And correctly drawn arrows only emphasize their beauty.

There are three types of the anatomical structure of the face, in which the upper eyelid hangs over the movable one:

1. Overlapping the central area.

2. Overlapping the outer corner of the eye.

3. Overlapping the inner corner of the eye.

4. Overlapping the movable eyelid completely.

That is, if the upper eyelid, located under the eyebrow, covers any part of the movable eyeball located in the zone, then this is really an overhanging eyelid or a 'hooded' eyelid.

The main factor that contributes to the fact that the upper eyelid hangs over the mobile is a genetic predisposition, an anatomical feature of the structure of the face. It is as natural as a dimple in the chin or high forehead. But there may be other reasons why the eyelids swell and look overhanging:

1. Non-compliance with the daily regimen, late bedtime, short (less than 7-8 hours) night sleep. And also non-observance of the rules of sleep hygiene, which does not allow a good sleep (uncomfortable bed, light and noise in the room, etc.).

2. Overwork, stress.

3. Drinking plenty of fluids after 7-8 pm, which contributes to the formation of edema.

4. Smoking and drinking alcohol regularly.

5. Diseases of the cardiovascular system with the onset of edema.

6. Hormonal changes in the body.

7. Age-related changes, sagging facial skin.

Some girls believe that with an overhanging eyelid, arrows are contraindicated, as they attract attention to the eyes, making the appearance defect more noticeable. But makeup artists claim that correctly drawn arrows, on the contrary, can emphasize the beauty of the eyes and make the look attractive.

What cosmetic product is better to use in order to draw arrows

Makeup artists confirm that arrows can be drawn not only with liquid eyeliner, but also with a cosmetic pencil, and even shadows. But the problem of the impending eyelid requires the most clear lines in the area of ​​cilia growth in the upper eyelid.

Therefore, make-up masters advise – use liquid black eyeliner. It will help accentuate the shape of the eyes and the length of the eyelashes. It is advisable that the eyeliner is waterproof, since the overhanging eyelid can smear the line and make it fuzzy, uneven. A pencil or eyeshadow that emphasizes the contours of the eyelids is also an option, but not the most effective one.

An alternative option for those girls who do not want to waste time on the daily application of decorative cosmetics is eyelid tattooing. In this case, the arrows will hold out for several months and in the morning only shadows and mascara will need to be applied to the eyes. Since the permanent makeup of the eyelids is a potentially dangerous procedure, it should only be carried out by a reliable, experienced, qualified master.

Basic rules and guidelines on how to draw arrows

Make-up masters shared with us secrets that will be useful to all girls with this eye shape:

1. Pearlescent, bright, shiny, eye-catching shades and colors cannot be used. The area where makeup is applied and which needs to be highlighted is the lash line on the upper eyelid.

2. Also, it is not recommended to use too dark shades of eyeshadows for make-up, a heavy smoky make-up will not work in this case.

3. The lower eyelid is minimally accentuated – no thick and bold lines. Otherwise, you will make the shape of the eyes narrower than you would like (although in some cases this is relevant).

4. Pinks, reds and all shades of this palette are not used in the makeup of overhanging eyelids. Eyeshadow or eyeliner of these colors will give already voluminous eyelids a painful, inflamed and swollen look.

5. Pay attention to the upper lashes. If they are not only tinted with ink, but also twisted with special tweezers, the eyes will acquire greater expressiveness, the look will become more wide open.

6. Since the eye makeup is minimal, the lips can be accentuated. Lipsticks and lip gels in juicy berry shades are suitable. But it should be borne in mind that lately women of fashion have been focusing on lips only in evening makeup. If the make-up is everyday, it is better to give preference to pastel and delicate beige, pinkish, peach lipstick tones.

7. Always choose lighter shades for the inner areas of the upper eyelid and 1-2 shades darker for the outer. In general, a light palette of cosmetics for eye makeup will help to make your look light.

These are basic guidelines that will not allow you to make elementary mistakes if you want to draw arrows for the impending century. Now let's look at what types of arrows there are.

Several basic ways to draw arrows

These types of arrows are suitable for both young girls and women over the age of 40, when problems such as laxity of the eyelid skin arise:

1. A thin arrow, curved in accordance with the line of growth of eyelashes on the upper eyelid – it will help to emphasize the beauty of the eyes, but at the same time it will not be covered by a voluminous fold.

2. A wide, flowing arrow that also gently curves upward towards the outer tip of the eyebrow. Such a bright and expressive image is perfect for evening make-up or a festive photo shoot.

3. A sharply curved arrow will also help visually open the eyes, which cover the overhanging eyelids. Here it will be useful to emphasize the break in the line by applying light shadows to the area under the eyebrows.

4. Arrow with a forked tail – makes the look mysterious, makes it 'cunning' and sly, mischievous.

5. A half arrow, originating not in the inner corners of the eyes, but in the center of the eyelash growth line – this option is suitable for girls who have not only drooping eyelids, but close-set eyes.

6. Cleopatra's arrow is not smooth and curved, but relatively straight. It is easy to draw if you use a plastic card or a small ruler, which is applied to the skin in the area of ​​the lower lashes and draw a line of the desired length.

These are the main types of arrows that can be drawn to correct an overhanging eyelid. Consider further the techniques for applying makeup on the eyes.

Sleek arrow for daily makeup

Makeup artists shared with journalists a simple technique for applying quick eye makeup:

1. The base under the shadow is applied to the entire surface of the upper eyelid.

2. On the eyelid, flesh-colored shadows are shaded up to the brow line. If you think that this step is superfluous, since the shadows on the skin are not noticeable, keep in mind that if you do not do this, the arrow may 'imprint' on the upper eyelid zone.

3. Draw a line along the border of the growth of the eyelashes on the upper eyelid, finishing it exactly at the point where the outer corners of the upper and lower eyelids meet. The inner corner of the eye and the distance of about 0.5 cm from it are not stained. The width of the arrow at the beginning of the line should be thinner than at the end.

4. The most crucial moment is to draw a beautiful neat arrow tip. To do this, draw a short (approximately 0.3-0.5 cm) line from the outer corner of the eye towards the temple. And after that, a small straight line is drawn from the tail of the arrow to the crease of the eyelid. It is enough to make this 'corner' or tip 2 or 3 millimeters long. The last step – moving along the eyelash line, draw the arrow in such a way that a volumetric line is obtained, the width of which at the outer corner of the eye is about twice as wide as it is closer to the inner corner of the eye, that is, at the beginning.

5. A light pigment is applied to the area under the hairline of the eyebrow – highlighter, shadows, foundation one shade lighter than the skin color on the face.

6. The eyelashes on the upper eyelid are stained more intensely than on the lower.

7. The image is complete, the look, even with hanging eyelids, becomes attractive and bright.

It is not difficult to draw arrows for the impending century, but in order for the image to be harmonious, you need to pay attention to the shape of the eyebrows. It should be as natural as possible. Plucking the hairs cleanly or making the arches unnaturally thin, not forming a bend of the eyebrows at all is not an option. Consider what the consequences of mishandling the eyebrows in combination with overhanging eyelids can be:

1. Thin eyebrows and overhanging eyelids – promotes increased attention to the eyes, voluminous, heavy eyelids stand out against the background of thinly plucked arches.

2. In general, not plucked out thick and wide eyebrows – the look becomes even heavier, the facial features become massive, tense.

3. The ideal option is well-groomed, naturally shaped eyebrows. If they are slightly raised, have a graceful break – this is only a plus, since the eyelid also visually rises.

How to draw an arrow and camouflage an aesthetic flaw

If the overhanging eyelid really gives you discomfort, you consider it a lack of appearance, there is an option of how to visually hide this defect. It's all about the peculiarities of using dark and light shades of shadows in combination with a spectacular arrow.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. We do all the necessary preparatory procedures – apply the base for the shadows, after that the shadows of the most natural color.

2. Raise the eyelid with our hand, exposing the fold between the upper and mobile zone. With a brush, which was previously dipped in matte shades of a brownish hue, draw a wide arc in the area of ​​the natural fold between the overhanging eyelid and the movable one.

3. We shade the cosmetic product as much as possible with an emphasis on the upper part of the upper eyelid to its middle.

4. On the lower part, we apply shadows a couple of tones lighter, make an arrow, narrow at the beginning, widening in the middle and at the end, curving upward in the area of ​​the outer corner of the eye.

5. We slightly mark the lower eyelid with dark pigment, we do not use eyeliner or pencil.

6. And finally, we paint the eyelashes, having previously twisted them with tweezers.

How does the desired effect occur in this case? The dark pigment we applied to the overhanging eyelid will make this area less visible. That is, it will divert attention from her. A light pigment on the mobile eyelid helps to visually enlarge the eye shape. A spectacular arrow in combination with mascara on the eyes will make the look not at all tired, heavy, but on the contrary, open and attractive.

Arrows for different types of eyes

There are several guidelines that girls with different physical traits can use:

1. Narrow eyes with drooping lids – the length of the frog should be slightly increased. Experts advise against drawing thin arrows, as they visually narrow the already narrowed eyes.

2. Small eyes with a drooping eyelid – an arrow must be drawn starting from the inner corner of the eye, gradually expanding it towards the middle and ending with a tail looking up. You can not focus on the lower eyelid and even more so draw an arrow on it that connects to the upper one. For the lower eyelid, one layer of mascara will be enough.

3. Asian eyes with drooping lids. Girls with an Asian appearance often have such an anatomical feature. There are many makeup options in this case, consider one of the most effective ways to draw an arrow. First, we visually divide the eyelid into two halves – the one that is closer to the inner corner of the eye and the one that is closer to the outer one. Dark shadows are applied to the second half of the eyelid, as well as along the lash line of the lower eyelid. Light shadows are applied under the eyebrow and on the inner half of the eyelid. Borders are carefully shaded. Now arrows of medium thickness are drawn along the entire line of eyelash growth, ending in a graceful tail. Thus, the emphasis is on the unusual almond-shaped eye shape. You can complete the look with mascara.

4. Large (round, protruding) eyes. To visually remove the extra volume a little, the arrows should be wide, in the so-called retro style. The lower eyelid and mucous membrane are also emphasized, due to which the eye section is stretched.

The angle of inclination of the arrows, the place of the bend, the length of the tail – all this must be selected individually, experimenting with eyeliner or pencil.

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