It seems that the art of drawing perfect eyeliner is only available to those with almond-shaped eyes? Bye-bye to stereotypes! The right eyeliner shape can not only correct the eye shape, but also instantly open up the eyes, making the face look more open and expressive. A few simple strokes can transform your makeup into a professional lifting effect.

 If you have small eyes, the main goal of a makeup artist is to create the illusion of space and depth. We share five proven arrow schemes that will transform your face without the help of plastic surgeons.

1. "Invisible" inter-eyelash line
Before drawing decorative lines, work out the area of eyelash growth. Paint the upper mucous membrane with a black or dark brown long-lasting pencil. This technique makes the eyelashes visually thicker and the eye itself more clearly outlined, without "eating" precious millimeters of the eyelid.

2. "Thin tail" (Thin Wing)
The main mistake with small eyes is too wide and heavy line. It visually weights the eyelid and makes the look "closed". Try to draw the thinnest possible line along the lash edge, which smoothly goes into a short, elegant tail. Important: the tail should be directed to the temple, and not up, so as not to create extra volume where it is not needed.

3. Arrow "with a break" (Floating Liner)
The modern trend of "floating" arrows is ideal for small or drooping eyelids. The bottom line is that you are not drawing the tip of the arrow from the ciliary edge itself, but just above the crease of the eyelid. This creates a depth effect: the eye appears larger, and the space above the eyeliner line visually expands.

4. Shaded Arrow (Soft Smokey Liner)
Clear graphic lines sometimes emphasize the smallness of the eyes. Try replacing the liquid liner with a soft pencil or shadow. Gently blend the line along the lashes, fading it out towards the outer corner. The smoky effect blurs the eyelid's boundaries, creating a "languid" and visually larger appearance.

5. "Accent on the tail"
If you're concerned about overloading the eyelid, try focusing solely on the outer corner. Start drawing the line from around the middle of the eye, gradually thickening it towards the outer edge. Leave the inner corner "clean" or add a drop of highlighter there - the contrast between the light beginning and the dark tip literally "pulls" the eye, making it bigger and more expressive.

Three secrets of success:
Light mucous: Use beige or white kail on the lower mucous - this is an old trick of makeup artists, which instantly "opens" the look.
More mascara: Don't forget to paint the eyelashes, paying special attention to the center of the eyelid - long, curled eyelashes are more important than any eyeliner.
Avoid a "dead" contour: Full eyeliner pencil outline is a taboo for small eyes, as it visually turns them into narrow slits.

Makeup is not a disguise, but a game of light and shadow. Experiment with textures and shapes, and let your gaze always be the main decoration of your look!