Fashion element of make-up: types of shooters in front of eyes

Arrows have always been considered fashionable. This detail of make-up paid special attention in ancient Egypt. Just remember the smooth arrows in front of Cleopatra! They are a multifunctional element. With their help you can make the eyes more expressive, change their shape or enlarge.

The most diverse types of shooters on the eyes never go out of fashion, they go to almost everyone, regardless of the color of hair and eyes. But before you start to apply makeup, you should choose the shape of the arrows, suitable for you.

Guidelines for applying the arrows

If you have round and big eyes, then with bright and wide arrows you will emphasize their natural beauty. They need to be applied directly on the contour of eyelash growth. The arrow must be drawn, starting from the inner corner of the eye and leading to the outside. The arrow should gradually expand. Its end should be slightly rounded up.

The types of arrows on the eyes should be selected in accordance with their shape. For example, small or close-set eyes should not be drawn from the inner corner; Do not lead an arrow from the very beginning of the inner side of the eye. The arrow should be drawn as close to the contour of the growth of the eyelashes, while not strongly protruding beyond the edge (up to 3 mm).

The line in the lower eyelid should cover no more than a third of the outer corner of the eye. And do not forget to shade the lines. So you will make your eyes more expressive.

Very different types of shooters on the eyes should be used if the eyes are widely spaced. In this case, the line should be carried out over the upper eyelid, outlining both the inner and outer corner of the eye. The arrow on the lower eyelid should extend approximately to the middle of the eye and end at the outer corner.

Arrows "cat's eyes"

The types of shooters in the eyes are very diverse. Especially popular is the kind of "cat's eyes", with which you can create an original image. Such an arrow is drawn on the upper eyelid, and the edge of the line needs to be raised to the temple. Next, draw the lower eyelid, connecting the lines.

Types of arrows for the eyes with a pencil

Arrows can be applied not only with the usual black eyeliner. Pencils of almost any color can be used. Experiment with your image, use green, blue, purple and other colors. If you doubt that you will get a smooth and neat line, then first draw a black thin arrow, and then hover it with the color you chose.

If you want to make your makeup more original, you just need to shade the contour pencil, while lifting the arrow over the outer corner of the eye.

Audrey Hepburn's style

This movie actress, popular in the 60s, always used arrows to create her own image. She applied fairly thick contour lines, while the tips did not go beyond the upper corner of the eye. This arrow should be drawn with a thick line, starting from the inner corner of the eye and ending at the outer edge with a short curved tip.

The types of arrows on the eyes also differ in the type of liner you use. There is liquid liner, dry and liner. Beginners in the application of this makeup element is better to use means with a felt tip. To avoid unevenness due to a trembling hand, the line should be applied with strokes.