Prom makeup ideas for downturned eyes.

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Sarah L.

Jan 28, 2017

Sarah L.

It's my school's prom in two weeks and I have no idea what eye makeup I should do. I have rather small, downturned brown eyes. My dress is more on the sexy, elegant side:long black figure hugging silhouette with transparent triangles under the breasts. My shoes and clutch will be black. As for jewelry I still have no clue. I'm not bad at makeup and I know how to use falsies. Can't wait for your ideas ♡

Sarah L.

Jan 28, 2017

Sarah L.

Here's a picture of me with the dress on :)

Lara R.

Jan 28, 2017

Lara R.

Your dress it's beautiful!

I think you may get some inspiration in Anne Hathaway, since she also has downturned eyes. Looking at some pics of her, they would do some thin black eyeliner and without a wing (or veeery small). What she emphasizes most, is her lips.

Adriana M.

Jan 29, 2017

Adriana M.

This is a good idea.

Marleen B.

Jan 31, 2017

Marleen B.

Its hard to explain, but here's a pic. Don't drag shadow or top liner all the way to the outer edge of your eyes. It will further drag it down. Stop just short of the edge. Focus shadow on the upper, outer lid area, to visually lift. Don't wear heavy or long false lashes. Trim the edges of natural, wispy lashes so they don't drag the eyes down. Again, the lashes shouldn't reach the outer edge of the lashline. After doing your top lid eye makeup, use concealer under eyes on the outer corner to clean up and further lift the eyes by concealing any shadow or liner that went down too far.

Marleen B.

Jan 31, 2017

Marleen B.

Also, don't forget to curl your lashes if you're just going to wear mascara only and you may possibly not want to put mascara on the last two or three outer lashes. Sometimes depending on your eye shape, mascara on the edge can drag the eyes down.

Sarah L.

Feb 1, 2017

Sarah L.

thank you!!

Aurora S.

Feb 2, 2017

Aurora S.

For downturned eyes you'll want to try to use falsies that are shorter toward the inner part and longer at the ends/outer part. Basically, flared. This will help balance out the eyes and help them look a bit lifted.
Winged liner also helps to give the illusion of lifted eyes.

As far as the overall look I think a simple eye look with a nice red lip is very classic and would be perfect with the dress and perhaps use a highlighter or a shimmery body lotion on your shoulders, arms and back

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