Before applying makeup to accentuate (or counteract) a downturned eye shape, you might first want to make sure that you actually do have them. If you aren't positive that your eyes are downturned, drawing or imagining a straight line across your eyelid can help (via L'Oréal Paris). If you find that your outer corners fall below that line, your eyes can be considered downturned.
One go-to technique that many makeup artists have always recommended for this shape is a classic winged eyeliner, according to Elle. Using a visible eyeliner color, position the wings to start where your outer corner begins to slant downward to help create that instantly lifted look. "Also lining the inner upper water line is key, as that helps to build the drama," celebrity hair and makeup artist Avni Rambhia said. For an extra brightening boost, you can use concealer and follow the bottom line of the wing.
For a similar effect, InStyle shares that using a dark brown eyeshadow to create a pseudo-smokey eye look is also an effective way to lift the appearance of downturned eyes. Simply extend the smoky brown eyeshadow across the lower lash line and apply it up toward the end of your eyebrows. "This technique creates the illusion of a cat-eye," celebrity makeup artist and Maybelline brand ambassador Melissa Hernandez said.
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