Eyeliner on drooping eyelids: the eyeshadow technique that replaces felt-tip pens, says a makeup artist

Perfect eyeliner remains a challenge for many. However, a professional make-up artist reveals a simple method for achieving this, even on drooping eyelids. The technique is based on a clever principle: use the eye shadow as a guide before moving on to the felt-tip pen.

Why felt-tip alone complicates eyeliner application

Eyeliner is one of the most dreaded beauty gestures. On social networks, tips are multiplying: tape, tweezers, even unusual methods like the banana tail. But the results are often disappointing.

The slightest hesitation is immediately noticeable. Instead of opening the eyes, a badly drawn line can quickly weigh them down. This difficulty becomes even more pronounced with drooping eyelids.

Makeup artist Tommy, known under the account @tommypierremakeup and followed by 465,000 people on TikTok, offers a concrete solution. According to him, eye shadow becomes an invaluable tool for building the line gradually.

“If you’re having trouble making your liner, forget the felt-tip first, it’s ten times too complicated.”

Eye shadow as a layer for a successful liner

The principle is simple: create a visual cue before drawing the final line. To do this, Tommy uses a ball brush with a blush in shades of brown. He positions the brush flush with the lashes, then moves it back and forth.

The aim is not to draw a clean line from the outset. It’s more a question of laying down a boundary to serve as a guide. This first step enables you to visualize the shape of the liner before you even touch the felt-tip pen.

• Use a ball brush for greater precision
• Choose a blush in brown shades as a benchmark
• Light back-and-forth movements
• Don’t look for a perfect line at this stage
• Keep your eyes straight ahead during application

How to finish the line with the felt-tip pen

Once the marker has been set, we move on to the felt-tip pen. The make-up artist insists on looking straight ahead throughout this stage. This gesture helps to adapt the line to the natural shape of the eye.

Tommy advises to make a small pick-up, then return slightly to the mobile eyelid. Delicate areas are not forgotten. The bulge at the inner corner requires special attention: just go over it.

Be careful, however, not to go too far or be too heavy-handed. The make-up artist recommends stopping the line in the middle of the iris. The result is a structured liner that lifts the eyes rather than weighing them down.

Mistakes to avoid for clean results

A common mistake is to use felt-tip pens too close to the eye. This tendency can make eyes look closed, especially on drooping eyelids. It’s best to remain measured in your strokes.

The pressure exerted on the marker is also important. A light, controlled gesture guarantees a finer line that’s easier to correct if necessary.

Concealer to perfect liner

The make-up artist doesn’t stop at the line. He recommends fine-tuning every detail with precision. To do this, he uses a brush and concealer.

This tool can be used to redraw and refine the contour of the liner. Small imperfections can be corrected without starting all over again. This technique works just as well under the liner as on top.

To further intensify the look, Tommy adds a touch of mascara to the outer lashes. Advanced make-up enthusiasts can complete the look with black pencil in the upper lash line. This gesture connects the liner with the lash line for a deeper effect.

The result speaks for itself: a liner adapted to the shape of the eyes and a visible lifting effect. Thanks to this method, successful eyeliner application is now within everyone’s reach.

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