Drooping of the upper eyelid: causes, treatment methods, photos and reviews

Ann Hataway

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Posted by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) Sep 22, 2015 at 11:18 am PDT

The Oscar winner for Best Actress naturally has large and expressive eyes, glowing skin and thick hair.
But there are also weaknesses in her appearance, for example, a drooping eyelid. Sometimes he makes her look a little sad. Beauty techniques allow you to achieve wider eyes. Anne Hathaway applies shades of nude shades not only to the upper but also to the lower eyelid. She doesn't use false eyelashes because they make the eyelid heavier.

It is important for her that the eyelashes are separated and always curled. She shades the arrows so that they are fuzzy.

Features of applying makeup for drooping eyelids

Be sure to use a primer

Eyelid primer makes it easier to apply eye shadow and eyeliner, and also prolongs the durability of makeup, so it is recommended for girls with any eye shape. But in the case of the impending eyelid, you cannot do without this remedy: even the most persistent shadows cannot withstand the onslaught of the impending eyelid itself. Therefore, first of all, be sure to apply eye primer. One proven option that definitely won't let you down is Urban Decay's bestselling Primer Potion.

Keep your eyes open

When applying eye shadow or eyeliner, do not close your eyes. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to determine exactly where the natural crease of the eyelid is located, and, accordingly, you will not be able to do corrective makeup. Another tip: When applying makeup, look straight ahead in the mirror without raising your eyebrows.

Apply shadow above the crease

In the case of a drooping eyelid, dark shadows should be applied not only into the fold of the eyelid, but also above it. With this approach, the color will be noticeable even with open eyes.

Keep a napkin handy

If you are new to makeup, the following trick will help you create a beautiful makeup for your looming eyelid. Place a paper napkin to the outer corner of your eye so that it also touches one of the “wings” of your nose at an angle. Apply eye shadow from the center of the eye horizontally, towards the napkin (as shown in the picture).

Buy matte eyeshadow

If you want to visually reduce the motionless upper eyelid (the one that droops) and distract attention from it, apply matte rather than shiny shadows. Shimmering textures will reflect light, visually enlarging this part of the eye, and create the feeling of a swollen eyelid.

Opt for waterproof formulas

This primarily applies to mascara. With this form of eye structure, the eyelashes often come into contact with the upper eyelid. Therefore, to prevent mascara from imprinting on it, it is better to use an option with a waterproof formula. It is also better to buy waterproof eyeliners and eye shadows.

Be careful with bright colors

Bright neon shadows are a fashionable option for eye makeup, but girls with drooping eyelids should follow a special technique. If you apply bright shadows, shade them so that they extend beyond both the moving eyelid and the overhanging eyelid.

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Highlight the inner corners of your eyes

Apply some light shimmer eyeshadow to and under the inner corners of your eyes (from the inner corner to the middle of the lower eye contour). This will help visually “spread” your eyes a little and create the effect of an open look.

Do not lower the tails of the arrows

With a looming eyelid, the look often looks sad and tired. To avoid aggravating the situation, do not draw arrows with “dropped” tips. Remember: the arrow on your eyelid should only aim upward!

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Blend the shadows thoroughly

Graphic makeup with clear lines is not your option. Remember that with a looming eyelid, high-quality shading becomes key.

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence (@jlawthequeen) Feb 19, 2021 at 6:34 am PST

The actress's drooping eyelid was quite noticeable, especially in the first films after which she became famous.
However, now this feature is not noticeable. Many specialists notice the results of blepharoplasty.

Now Jennifer's gaze is more open. She also found a reliable way to emphasize the eyes and make them wider - black smoky eyes for the evening and brown for other situations.

Aponeurotic ptosis of the upper eyelid

As a result of age-related changes, an aponeurotic form of ptosis of the upper eyelid often occurs. This disorder is considered one of the most common types of ptosis. It occurs due to a weakening of the aponeurosis of the muscle that is responsible for raising the eyelid. The pathology is a consequence of tendon avulsion or stretching of the levator muscle. Drooping of the upper eyelid as a result of aponeurosis usually develops due to age-related changes occurring in the body. It is very rarely congenital; more often it affects older people.

Drooping eyelids can be preceded by edema of various origins, traumatic brain injuries, and neurological diseases. But doctors believe that the main reason for this condition is the natural aging of the body.

Symptoms of pathology develop gradually. More often, doctors diagnose them in men. Aponeurotic ptosis of the upper eyelid develops much less frequently in women. In many cases, the symptoms of this disorder occur against the background of myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disease, the main symptom of which is increased fatigue of the striated muscles. The disease has many names. One of them is asthenic ophthalmoplegia. The disease is paralysis of the eye muscles due to damage to the oculomotor nerves.

An ophthalmic operation that was performed relatively recently can influence the rate at which symptoms of drooping upper eyelid appear. Its consequence is often swelling, which aggravates the development of ptosis of the upper eyelid.

Emma Stone

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Posted by Emma Stone (@emmastone) Nov 22, 2014 at 5:54 PST

She has not resorted to the services of surgeons to do blepharoplasty, but recently in an interview she admitted that she might decide to do it later.
The actress is very unhappy with her appearance. Her eyelids seem puffy, as if she hasn't gotten enough sleep. On such an eyelid, thick eyeliner and pearlescent shadows do not look very good. Emma Stone prefers neat arrows and eyeliner on the lower eyelid with careful attention to the space between the eyelashes.

Hardware treatment of ptosis of the upper eyelid

A more effective method to eliminate drooping eyelids is physiotherapeutic procedures. Doctors often prescribe sessions of ultra-high frequency therapy. The basis of this treatment is the effect of electromagnetic waves on the affected areas. The procedure is carried out using a special device, which consists of a generator that produces energy and electrodes that act on the skin of the eyelids. Ultrahigh-frequency therapy helps relieve muscle spasms, improve blood circulation in the eye tissues and restore the conduction of nerve impulses. This method of treatment is most effective for drooping upper eyelids caused by neurological disorders. For age-related ptosis, ultrahigh-frequency therapy is prescribed quite often.

Ptosis of the upper eyelid, which occurs due to age-related changes, is often treated by doctors using galvanization. With this procedure, it is possible to influence the affected area of the skin of the eyelids through continuous electric current. Its use is absolutely safe, since the power and voltage are quite weak. Treatment of drooping upper eyelids using galvanization can prevent the development of pathology and restore the original state of the levator muscle. The effect of therapy is noticeable after several procedures.

Further diagnosis of visual impairment shows improvement in hemodynamics, normalization of metabolic processes, and restoration of neuromuscular fibers of the tissue. It has a galvanizing and analgesic effect.

The most modern way to treat drooping upper eyelid is laser therapy. This technique has many advantages due to its safety. Its high efficiency has been repeatedly proven. Laser therapy for drooping upper eyelids causes almost no complications, and there is no pain or discomfort during its implementation. If age-related ptosis has just begun to develop, this treatment will be most effective. Doctors often prescribe laser therapy to prevent drooping upper eyelids in older patients.

Blake Lively

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Publication from Katerina Leshakova • MAKEUP ARTIST (@katrin_lv_mua) February 28, 2021 at 4:03 PST

The appearance of a star is a constant subject of discussion and controversy. Some people think she is beautiful, others, on the contrary, are surprised why she is so popular. But she dealt with her characteristic problems - a large nose and drooping eyelid - at the dawn of her fame, turning to a plastic surgeon.

Small eyes

Makeup for small eyes with drooping eyelids requires special care; the technique itself is extremely complex, not to mention the fact that you will have to darken almost the entire moving area. But this problem often occurs among girls of Eastern blood.

Scheme for drawing a fold

Step by step execution:

The contour of the lower eyelid is drawn first. This is done with a flat brush and dark shadows of a gray or bluish tint. To make the outlines appear as large as possible, this line is drawn under the lower eyelashes at the maximum possible distance, and then shaded;
The outline of the future arrow is outlined on the open eye. It is important to choose a shape that fits and mark it with a liner along the imaginary fold. In the future, this will allow you to quickly outline the contours;
Again, a darkened outline of an imaginary fold is drawn on the open area. A fairly dark and wide line should run along it, which will later fade and become even more obvious;
It is best to use pastel colors to highlight small eyes with hooded eyelids. Then it will turn out to be light, but neat and stylish. On top of the darkened fold, another line is drawn, but this time light - its outlines are drawn to the beginning of the eyebrow;
To complete such a festive make-up, accents in the form of bright shadows of a suitable range are placed in the outer corner and on the lower lash line. After using a wide blending brush, the shadows are drawn towards the temples;
All that remains is to complete the look with volumizing mascara, lipstick and contouring products.

Round eyes

Owners of round or bulging eyes with drooping eyelids also have a hard time - the peculiarities of their anatomy rarely allow them to shade an imaginary fold in a standard way.

Step-by-step photo and instructions on how to apply makeup to bulging eyes with drooping eyelids:

An imaginary fold is drawn almost above the real level - the anatomy of this form is such that this is the only possible option;

Round eye makeup scheme
To draw out the fold, the main part of the eye is highlighted as much as possible. Afterwards, the future fold is drawn with a thin or flat brush in the most suitable dark color. Minimal shading is required - it is important to leave the outline of the fold clear and bright;

Drawing the contour of the fold
To hide the bulging apple, the center of the eyelid is slightly darkened, the inner corner and crease are lightened. To do this, a thin dark line is clearly drawn along the contour of the eyelashes. From it, the tail is brought to the fold pattern and they are shaded together;
A light darkened veil is drawn from the middle of the eye to the inner corner; this will make the apple not so protruding and will emphasize the contrast between the light areas;

Bringing out shaded lines
Apply a little highlighter or light shadow with glitter under the eyebrow and on the outer corner. They don’t have to be shaded, although makeup artists still recommend distributing and mixing the colors as much as possible;
Eyelashes are lined with mascara and, if necessary, additionally darkened with a liner or decorated with rhinestones and stones.

Procedure technology

To understand the precise correction of eyes with a voluminous fixed eyelid, you should understand its anatomy, as in the photo. Step-by-step implementation of the technique will allow you to hone the skill of applying cosmetics, strictly along the desired contours.

For eye makeup with drooping eyelids you will need:

Light and dark shades;
Black or brown pencil;
Eyeliner of any type, dark color;
Base;
Volume mascara;
Glue and artificial eyelashes.

Execution consists of the following steps:

Apply base to the area around the eyes.
Blend light pearlescent or light glitter over the moving and convex eyelid.
Drive a dark shade of eyeshadow into the outer part of the eyelid, blending it 2/3 into the crease.
Using a black pencil, draw a thick line around the eye and blend outward.
Use eyeliner to draw the liner, starting from 2/3 of the eyelid, gradually thickening towards the outer eyelid, ending with a sharp corner.
If desired, you can draw a thin line with eyeliner on the lower eyelid, 2/3 of the way, and shade dark shadows under it, creating a bulge and volume to the eyeball.
Apply voluminous mascara and glue on artificial eyelashes. Light makeup will highlight the beauty of your eyes.

A simple video tutorial on Cat Eye makeup for the impending eyelid.

Full coverage eyelid

If the upper eyelid completely covers the movable eyelid, you can create eye makeup in the following ways:

Method 1. Lighten the brow area with matte shadows. Then blend the light gray tone into the crease of your eyelid. Choose the darkest shade and draw it between the eyelashes.

Method 2. Blend the light tone over the moving eyelid. Apply a natural brown tone above the crease and blend it upward. Next, add a dark brown shade to the outer corner of your eye.

Method 3. This technique is suitable for an evening look. Apply a light shade under the brow bone and into the inner corner of the eye. Blend the gray shade over the crease of the eyelid. Use a black shade to highlight the eyelash contour, and then blend it towards the outer corner of the eye.

Eye makeup in different colors

Choosing the color of shadows under the eyes is an important component of beautiful makeup with drooping eyelids.

For brown eyes

Blue, green and purple shades will help to add expressiveness and emphasize brown eye color. For evening smoky eyes, choose brown and black shades.

For blue and gray eyes

We advise blue-eyed girls to pay attention to coral, pink and peach shades. Gray and pale blue shadows will also help enhance your eye color. Those with gray eyes should use green and purple shadows, and to create a soft haze - gray or light brown.

For green eyes

Purple and burgundy shades are the perfect complement to green eyes. For smoky eyes, choose khaki shades to highlight your uniqueness.

Evening makeup step by step

This make-up is characterized by greater richness and an abundance of cosmetics.

Cosmetics to be prepared:

Primer or base;
Foundation to match;
Eyeliner black or brown for eyes;
Eyeshadows in 3 colors: white matte (or cream, pale yellow), dark gray or dark chocolate, gray or chocolate (medium shade);
Dark mascara – gray, brown or any dark;
Eyebrow product with a fixing effect.

Partial eyelid

If the eyelid covers only the area of the moving eyelid, then you can create both daytime and evening eye makeup.

Step-by-step daily makeup:

Apply grayish or soft beige shadows to your eyelids.

Draw a line from the center of the eyelid along the lash line to the outer corner. Draw the line up and widen it towards the edge.

Carefully blend the line with a brush.

Apply brown shadow to the corner of the eye and blend it, directing it just above the skin fold.

Highlight the brow area and inner corner of the eye with matte shadows.

Apply a copper-brown shade to the lower eyelid, intensifying the color towards the outer corner.

Emphasize the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid with white kajal - this will visually enlarge the eyes.

Finish off your look with lengthening mascara.

For evening makeup, use the same technique, but with smoky eyes and false eyelashes.

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