Makeup for negative canthal tilt (downturned eyes)?

[Anonymous]

Ok, you’re not beautiful. Most people aren’t-learn to accept it.

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Anonymous wrote:I am olive skin, blue-eyed brunette with slight down-turned oval eyes. I have been told I'm beautiful since I was a small kid.

I get that I'm "exotic' looking. I also have a Roman nose (though small nose). My brother has the same eyes and was always Homecoming King, etc.

They can be sexy. I don't think it's your eyes. I think you are likely very pretty and much more interesting than the typical, boring conventional way.

What's funny is that in my 20s I made a good friend that had similar shaped eyes. When I was at her wedding everyone thought I was related to her, a sister or a first cousin. I think she's gorgeous and love her eyes. We look more alike than my sister who has very big round dark eyes.

I use a lot of mascara to open my eyes. I need to top and lower line to make them noticeable. Their light color with darker skin and darker hair makes them pop. You sound like you are similar.

I wouldn't fight them. The plus is that I have zero bags, puffiness or lines even in my old age").

OP here and you sound like me, except my eyes are more hazel than blue. I think I’m dissatisfied with my eyes and face shape because we’re conditioned to find high cheekbones, heart shape faces, and upturned cat-like eyes to be most feminine and attractive. I also think there is something asymmetrical to my eye tilt, and that’s why my mirror reflection looks so different than in photos.

Will try some different makeup tutorials and try my hand at eyeliners and shadowing and eyebrow tweaking again, I’ve just never been really good at it. I’m also considering wearing glasses more if I can find a frame that’s flattering.

I personally think its weird that there is all of this focus now days on having "upturned" eyes. I feel like only Disney princesses have upturned eyes and it doesn't exist in real life. I'll be happy when this upturned eye makeup trend finally dies.

Uh... I have upturned eyes (though I don’t wear drag queen makeup to accentuate them). They’re pretty common.

[Anonymous]

Experiment with your mascara placement. I used to go pretty heavy on my outer lashes. But then I heard some celeb with down-turned eyes say that a makeup artist had taught her not do that because it can drag the eye down. Instead: concentrate your mascara placement in the center of your upper lash line. I go pretty heavy there, and i either don't do the outer lashes at all, or I just get the roots of the outer lashes. I use a black liquid liner just to dot between the upper lashes, again focusing mostly on the center of the lid. I've also stopped using liner and mascara on the lower lashline. It was a hard habit to break, but now that I'm used to the look, I can objectively say that it looks much better on me - it's uplifting. I'll be curious to hear how this works for you, if you try it.

[Anonymous]

Go for a consult with an oculoplastic surgeon -- in Virginia, Dr. Rostami is great. There may be things that can be done short of surgery, such as strategically placed Botox/Dysport or fillers. These can provide a lifting effect in the brow area and the outer part of the eye, which may counterbalance the down-turned effect that bothers you. It's no big deal to get an expert opinion from someone who has specialized training in the anatomy of the eye, and you may be pleasantly surprised by the effect that a few tweaks can have. It's not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I doubt your eyes are impacting you’re overall look that much, but if you’re really bothered then get a consult somewhere that does Botox and fillers. It’s pretty common to use Botox to open up your eye area and lift your brow.

Personally I’ve had to best results with my current injector who’s a nurse- she’s better than MDs I’ve used. If you decide to try that route look at how many injections the person has done- there’s something to be said for experience!

If it’s very pronounced you may be able to get surgery covered by insurance (if it’s impacting your vision).

For what it’s worth my ex had this issue- very noticeable. He attracted women like crazy. His now young adult daughter has the same eyes and she is STUNNING.

[Anonymous]

This thread is wild. Op it sounds like you spend a lot of time thinking about your looks.

[Anonymous]

If you aren't into correcting with blepharoplasty, look into a microlift.

If you aren't into improving it that way, just be sure you don't ear liner/mascara on your lower lid, and be sure to cover up any dark underyeye shadows so your eyes appear 'lighter' with bright/reflection on the bottom and dark/shadow on the top outer areas.

[Anonymous]

01:36 here. Also meant to add, google Anne Hathaway. She has the saggy outer eyes and strong nose as well but does the most with what she has.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is wild. Op it sounds like you spend a lot of time thinking about your looks.

What if she does? Who are you to shame her? Move on to something more substantive if this topic doesn't interest you.

[Anonymous]

This is some impressive navel-gazing

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it bothers you, I'd make an appointment with a oculo facial plastic surgeon (specializes in the eyes)

I'd skip the surgery and find a therapist. Honestly, people who obsess about their looks like this are so tiresome. You don't have anything better to do than examine yourself in the mirror and in photos?

Yes, OP, like 95% of humans, you are probably not beautiful. This is not a tragedy. This is normal.