How to draw arrows on the eyes correctly?

With the help of the correct application of arrows, eye makeup becomes expressive and sensual. Eye contour was done by ancient Egyptian beauties many centuries ago. The facts prove: Akhenaten's wife Nefertiti did not have natural natural beauty. The Egyptians were fascinated by her gaze. Black eyes with a cat-like cut had a special magnetism.

Modern beauties keep up with fashion and are constantly looking for ways to conquer men's hearts. The eye contour changes with new fashion trends, improves, changes. Young beauties are interested in the question: how to draw beautiful arrows? There are a number of rules, the implementation of which ensures beautiful eye makeup.

A well-applied contour on the eyes gives ladies expressiveness in their gaze and eliminates some defects in the shape of the eyes. Using arrows you can visually “stretch”, widen/narrow your eyes. Modern trends suggest using not a classic black pencil for arrows, but ultra-fashionable eyeliners - liners in bright colors.

Cosmetic tools for aiming arrows

The choice of tool for drawing eye arrows depends on the girl’s ability to use cosmetics. Ladies with “experience” easily draw arrows using shadows and a wet applicator. Beginners and lovers of classical techniques use pencils and eyeliner.

Cosmetic contouring tools have their advantages.

1. Cosmetic pencil

Among the beauties in the spotlight is a classic contour pencil . Using black stylus, girls create masterpieces. Modern trends offer a whole palette of color spectrum. Beautiful arrows on the eyes can have a pearlescent or matte tint. There are two types of lead: hard and soft.

Hard lead: Recommended for contouring the outer eyelid. Has a lasting effect.
Soft lead: used for contouring, adding saturation and thickness to the arrows.

Benefits of a cosmetic pencil

Ideal for beginners.
Easy glide.
Soft lead based on wax and oily plant components.
Does not scratch the delicate surface of the inner eyelid.
Bright color of the arrows.
Easy to shade.
Easy line correction.
Doesn't run off the skin.

Flaws:

The choice of pencil is made difficult by the variety of hardeners in the lead. A base that is too thick does not give clear lines.
If the lead texture is soft, you won't get a fine line.

How to draw arrows with a pencil: pull the eyelid towards the temporal region. Draw a contour line at the roots of the eyelashes from the beginning of the eye.

Compact dry eyeliner

Advantages

Waterproof effect.
Doesn't spread.
Bright palette of shades.
Apply using a wet applicator.
Long lasting application.

Minuses:

Requires professional skill.

Liquid eyeliner

Liquid-based eyeliner allows the owner of charming eyes to create a bright, expressive look. The liquid foundation is applied using a brush or a thin stick with a rounded end.

Some liquid eyeliners come in the form of markers. The convenient shape of a regular felt-tip pen is a plus for beginners: the familiar shape of a pencil gives the hand confidence when creating lines.

There are two types of liquid eyeliner:

Liner. Refers to professional cosmetics. It consists of a glass vial with liquid contents and a brush with a felt/synthetic tip. Arrow drawing technique: lower the brush into the contents of the bottle, draw it along the edge of the jar in order to remove the excess amount of cosmetic. Draw an arrow line.
Dipliner. Cosmetic tool for drawing arrows in the form of a retractable marker. The principle of operation is the same: the contents of the automatic rod are dispensed in a dosed manner.

Eyeliner based on cream/gel

Cream-contour and contour-gel are used by girls of the 21st century.

Advantages:

Intense shade.
Possibility of adjustment.
Ease of application.

What types of arrows are there on the eyes?

The contour lines framing the eyes vary in thickness, length, and application structure.

Classic thin line. It is recommended to draw thin arrows with a classic pencil. Gel / cream eyeliners in this case will not work, since a liquid liner cannot achieve a result.

Double arrows. A bright, expressive look is achieved on both eyelids using a classic pencil. The first line starts from the inner corner of the upper eyelid. The line passes through the central point of the movable eyelid, thickens, and rises at the outer corner. The second arrow is applied to the lower eyelid. It is recommended to move the stylus from the outer edge of the eyelid to the inner one.

Colorblock outline. A contour is applied to the upper eyelid with a liquid eyeliner or a black cosmetic marker. The arrow should be wide. A decorative line of bright color is drawn along the upper edge of the arrow.

Wide arrows. Recommended for adding visual volume to thin/sparse eyelashes. The arrow originates from the inner corner of the eye, is drawn by a wide line along the entire upper eyelid.

"Cat" arrows. The most fashionable shooters of all times and generations. The cat outline is relevant in the 21st century. The starting point of the upper and lower arrow is the center of the eyelid. As they move towards the outer corner, the lines thicken, but do not intersect at the end.

Eye shape: which arrows are better

Little eyes. To emphasize the look, it is recommended to apply the contour only on the upper eyelid. The lower eyelid can be “decorated” with a silver / golden hue pencil. If it is necessary to draw arrows on both eyelids, it is not recommended to cross the lines at the end of the outer corner.

Round eye shape. To frame the upper eyelid, it is recommended to draw a wide arrow. To correct the shape, you need to use a black shade of eyeliner/pencil.

Narrow distance between the eyes. Wide arrows that originate from the center of the eyelid will help to visually expand the distance between the eyes. It is recommended to apply white pearlescent shadows at the inner edge of the eye.

Wide distance between the eyes. Thin arrows along the upper eyelid, starting from the very beginning of the eye, will help narrow the distance. It is recommended to apply shadows of dark shades to the inner corner.

Color palette: how to choose the right arrow color

How to draw arrows on the eyes to increase the emphasis on advantages and not emphasize disadvantages? Effective eye makeup depends on the correct color of the eyeliner.

Classic “color black”. Suitable for all makeup options. Proper application of the contour guarantees a win-win option for any iris color.

« Brown color". Recommended for applying daytime makeup. and girls with a gray tint of the iris.

« Blue color". Refers to a cool shade of the color spectrum. Recommended for use on special occasions. Suitable for black-eyed and brown-eyed beauties.

« Green color". The original green shade is suitable.

Pearlescent/light shades. Suitable for all representatives of the fair sex. When applied to the lower eyelid, the distance from the upper to the lower eyelid is “expanded”.

How to use arrows to correct a visual defect in the eyes

Increase the size of the eyes with arrows where the upper contour line is darker than the lower one.
To make your eyes shine, it is recommended to apply gray shadows to the upper eyelid. On the bottom there is a contour identical to the iris of the eyes.
The arrows on the lower eyelid to match the clothes will help give a complete look.

How to draw arrows: general rules

The eye contour line should run along the root zone of the cilia. Spaces between the arrow and the eyelid are not allowed.
To accurately draw the contour, it is recommended to cover the eyelid. This way, defects in the arrow drawing will be visible, which can be removed immediately.
The direction of movement of the arrow along the upper eyelid: from the inner corner to the outer; along the lower eyelid: from the outer corner to the inner.
It is recommended to first draw a thin “control” arrow, then widen it.
The arrow should harmoniously end at the outer corner of the eye, not break off, have a finished look - the tip raised upwards.
When drawing arrows with a liquid-based eyeliner, it is recommended to apply mascara in several layers.

How to draw arrows with shadows: “smoky” makeup

Moisten the applicator in boiled water.
Remove excess moisture by blotting the brush in a napkin.
Dip the tip of the applicator in the shade, pick up the required amount of cosmetic product on the brush.
Tap the applicator on the back of the brush to remove excess shadow.
Draw a straight line from the inner corner of the eye to the center of the eyelid.
From the center, give the line a curved look, bringing the arrow to the outer corner of the eye.
Lightly lift the tip of the arrow by moving the applicator upwards.
For solemn occasions, it is recommended to correct the main line of the arrow with darker shades behind the outer corner of the eye.

Makeup technique “Cat arrows”

The most common type of arrows is cat eyes. Can be done with any available contouring cosmetic product: pencil, liquid-based eyeliner.

Required:

Liquid foundation.
Powder (matte/pearl).
Solid black eyeliner.
Set of brushes.
Shadows: white/black.
Mascara.

How to draw “cat arrows” correctly:

Cleanse your face with toner.
Apply moisturizer.
Blot the remaining cream with a napkin.
Apply base foundation.
Apply powder using a round brush.
Apply shadows with a pearlescent tint to the upper eyelid.
Draw an arrow on the upper eyelid: press the pencil firmly against the root zone of the cilia on the side of the outer corner of the eye. With a brush with an asymmetrical end, continue the line of the arrow drawn in pencil upwards.
Draw the bottom arrow. Do not cross the arrow tips. Shade the resulting space between the contours with dark shadows, drawing the tip of the eye in the form of a pointed triangle (like a cat’s).
Complement the thickness of the arrows with eyeliner: starting from the middle of the eyelid, draw a line along the arrow to the outside of the eye, gradually thickening the contour.
Repeat the action with the contour of the lower eyelid.
Using an applicator, precisely apply pearlescent light shadows to the inner corners of the eyes.
Draw arrows on the second half of the face.
Apply mascara to the upper/lower eyelashes, starting from the center point of the eyelid, boldly painting the outer corners of the eyes. It is recommended to apply mascara in two layers. Attention: the second layer cannot be applied to a wet layer.

It is recommended to focus on the hand that draws the outline.
You should not close your eyes when drawing a contour line: you will end up with an uneven arrow.
To train the accuracy of the lines, it is recommended to draw an arrow in two stages: the first is to apply 3 control points with a pencil at equal intervals on the moving eyelid; the second stage is to connect the points with a straight thin line.
After preliminary application of thin arrows, it is recommended to evaluate the result. Asymmetry is not acceptable.

To help beginners: homemade tricks for drawing arrows

Every girl dreams of beautiful eyes. How to learn to “draw” eyes at home if you have little experience? Advice from experienced ladies will help solve the problem of “newbies”.

How to draw beautiful arrows using adhesive tape

Correct arrows with straight tips are obtained if you use paper adhesive tape.

Cut 2 thin rectangular strips from adhesive tape. Each length is 1 centimeter.
Glue the strips onto the back of the brush.
Peel off one strip from your hand, transfer the template to the upper outer corner of the eye (where you plan to draw the arrow).
Attach the template diagonally to the outer corner of the eye.
Shade the expected length of the arrow tip with a cosmetic marker/eyeliner.
Draw an arrow line, moving from the tip to the middle of the pupil.
To adjust the thickness of the liner: moisten a cotton swab in makeup remover. Gently move over the contour line, removing excess cosmetic product.
Remove template.
Repeat the steps on the other half of the face.

Correct arrows on the eyes using whatman paper

Choose a base for the stencil: Whatman paper, cardboard, business card, postcard.
Cut out a geometric shape in the form of a square.
Position the stencil with an edge to the outside of the eye (in the place where the tail of the arrow passes).
Draw an arrow starting from the tail.
Draw a smooth line to the middle of the upper eyelid.
Remove the template, adjust the line.
Repeat the movements to draw the second arrow.

How to make arrows on your eyes with a beautiful ponytail

It is recommended to use the classic version of the eyeliner - a black pencil.
Draw a thin line from the beginning of the eye (from the bridge of the nose) to the center point of the upper eyelid. Attention: for a high-quality contour, it is recommended to press the stylus firmly against the roots of the cilia.
From the central point, continue the line to the end of the eyelid, stop.
Close your eye and blink quickly.
Adjust the ponytail line: add color with eyeliner, pencil or shadows.