
Apply two coats of black mascara (or, like our model, false lashes) to enhance the wide-eyed effect.
#DROPPY EYES SKIN#
Too much skin on the eyelid also can cause. Curl your lashes, which helps the eyes look more open. Droopy eyelid, also known as ptosis, happens when in the muscles or nerves that raise the eyelid dont work well. Dab a pearly powder shadow on the inner corner of your eyes to brighten the shadows cast by heavy lids.Ħ. For a pop of color, blend purple eyeshadow over your lids.ĥ. Unilateral ptosis is the term used when one eyelid droops. Severe ptosis can obstruct the vision partially or entirely. Mild ptosis may not be very noticeable nor cause any vision problems. The droop can occur on one or both eyelids and ranges from mild to severe. Line only the inner rim of your lower lashline with brown pencil to define your eyes without drawing attention downward (which can make eyes appear droopy).Ĥ. Eyelid ptosis, also called blepharoptosis, is a droop in the upper eyelid. Blend it upward so the color fades into the crease.ģ. Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid and is commonly associated with the natural ageing process as the muscles around the eyes and eyebrows weaken. With a creamy dark brown eyeshadow stick, draw a triangle at the outer corner of the lids.

To make lids appear more lifted, create a defined brow arch that peaks above the outer edge of your iris when looking straight ahead.Ģ.

Pearly Shadow (like Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour, $22 ): Silvery tones work well on pale skin a peach or gold sheen is best for medium to dark complexions.ġ. All contribute to the collagen breakdown that makes the delicate skin of the eyelid become more lax.īrow Pencil(like Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Brow & Eye Liner, $1 drugstores): Defined brows go a long way toward lifting the eyes look for a pencil with a dry texture (too creamy and it will smudge).Įyeshadow Stick(like Buxom Armed & Gorgeous Waterproof Smoky Eye Set, $29 for set of three double-ended wands ): A creamy formula is easy to blend up and out at the outer corner of the eyelids. If your eyelids aren't as taut as they used to be, blame sun damage, pollution, and years of squinting.
