How to Place Makeup to Lift Droopy Eyes

Contour Placement for a Lifted Effect

Apply contour just above your natural crease, focusing on the upper outer corner of the eyelid. Use a matte, neutral-brown shade and sweep it upward and outward, following the angle from the outer nostril to the tail of your brow. This creates a shadow that pulls the eye up. Avoid contouring the lower lash line, as this can emphasize droopiness.

Blush Placement to Support the Lift

Place blush on the upper part of your cheekbones, blending it up and out toward the temples. This draws the eye upward and away from any downward pull. Cream or powder blushes in a soft rose or peach work well for most undertones. If you’re unsure of your undertone, scan your face with Makeup Check AI for tailored shade advice.

Brow Shaping and Placement

• Shape the tail of your brow so it extends slightly above the start of your brow, never lower.
• Fill in the arch and tail with upward strokes, using a brow pencil or powder that matches your natural brow color.
• Avoid creating a rounded or downward tail, which can accentuate droopiness.

Highlight Placement for Brightness

Apply a subtle highlight to the brow bone, focusing on the highest point above your arch, and to the inner corner of the eyes. For extra lift, dab a small amount of highlighter on the outer upper cheekbones, blending toward the temples. Avoid highlighting under the outer corner of the eye, as it can draw attention to sagging.

Eye Makeup Techniques to Counter Droopiness

• Wing your eyeliner up and out, stopping at an upward angle from your lower lash line.
• Concentrate eyeshadow on the upper outer corner, blending in a lifted shape.
• Curl lashes and focus mascara or wispy false lashes on the outer third for a cat-eye effect.
• Avoid heavy liner or shadow on the lower lash line, which can drag the eyes down.