Alright, fam, let’s get into it—EYELINER! 🎤 Let me just say, eyeliner is the ultimate game changer when it comes to makeup. Like, you can be feeling all meh one second, but as soon as that perfect wing hits ✨, you’re instantly a whole new person. But, hold up… not all eyeliner looks are made the same for every eye shape. Yup, that’s right! What works for one person? Naaah, it might not (and probably won’t) work for the girl next to her.
So, whether your eyes are big and round, sultry and almond-shaped, or secretly blessed with monolids—this blog’s giving you the tea on what eyeliner style is best for your B-E-A-utiful eyes. 💁♀️ Spoiler: You’re about to be a literal eyeliner pro.
Let’s break down the looks that SLAY for each eye shape, and by the end of this, you’ll be drawing wings like you were born doing it. 🦅 Ready? Let’s GO!
Almond-Shaped Eyes
If you’ve got almond-shaped eyes, first of all, congrats babe. You’re pretty much the Beyoncé of eye shapes. No lie, it’s the shape most people want because it’s super versatile (also, seriously blessed artists have sketched this shape for centuries). But what does this mean for eyeliner? Well, shall we say… everything works? Your eyes are naturally symmetrical, so winged eyeliner is your BFF.
What to do:
You’re looking for that classic, fierce wing (the kind everyone tries to perfect on Instagram and never quite gets). Start from the inner corner of your eye with a thin line, and make it thicker as you pull it outwards. Then, it’s time for that drama—flick it up at the outer corner and BOOM! Insta star status.
For even more glam, make the flick sharp AF. 💅 And for nighttime looks, totally level up by smoking out the liner with dark eyeshadow across the lower lash line. Trust me, instant bad-gal vibes.
”Winged eyeliner for almond-shaped eyes is basically like giving yourself built-in goddess mode.”
Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes are tricky but trust and believe your eyeliner will still look bomb. 👀 If you’ve got hooded eyes, that means the skin on your upper lids folds down a bit, which can hide your killer crease (but we got chu). The secret weapon here? Strategically placed eyeliner that doesn’t get lost in the fold!
What to do:
You’ll want to keep your liner on the thinner side if you’re going for an everyday look. This way, you can draw a defined line and still see it when your eyes are open. Ahhh, isn’t she lovely? For wings, draw them out and up-right like Ariana at the VMAs, so they don’t curve downward. Hooded-eye girls can also try a tightline along the waterline for definition.
Lastly, if you wanna play up the drama, apply a bit of dark eyeshadow on the outer halves of your lids. Just don’t overpower your look by making the eyeliner too thick. That could make your eyes look smaller, and we’re not about that.
Round Eyes
If your eyes are nice and round, you probably get told all the time you’ve got the biggest, cutest doll eyes—and, ya know what? ACCURATE. 👁👁 Since your eyes are naturally wide, the key is to give them a little extra definition and bring some sultry, elongated shape.
What to do:
It’s all about elongating the eye by pulling the liner outward—kinda like transforming those doll eyes into sultry, smizing eyes. Start with a thin line on the inner corner, and as you work backward along the lash line, make it gradually thicker. The flick at the tail? Baby wing it, don’t go too big. You want subtle snatched vibes, not anime character vibes.
But if you’re feeling EXTRA, do a lil’ cat-eye inward in the inner corner… like you’re secretly channeling Egyptian goddess Nefertiti or summoning your inner Cleopatra. 😏 It’s an absolute LOOK.
Also, fun fact!
If smoky eyes are your thing (I mean, who doesn’t love a little smoke out), gently smudge the liner on the bottom lash line. That’ll give you the perfect undone-but-still-perfectly-done vibe.
Monolids
Monolid babes, where you at?! This eye shape was BORN to pull off fox eyeliner looks and classic Asian-inspired wings (hi, Mulan eyeliner). With monolids, your liner can sometimes get hidden when you open your eyes because of the flat lid. SO, the goal is to draw thick lines that stand out and make a statement. 👁
What to do:
Forget dainty lines here—you want to go BIG. Go thick, gurl! Start closer to the inner corner with thin-ish liner (just so it doesn’t look overload), then build it up. Extend that wing far out past your lash line for … ahhh… that drama. Seriously, make that wing LARGE; it will really elongate the eyes so they look effortless and striking at the same time. ✨
And if you’re like YES to a lil’ more drama (who isn’t?), add some eyeliner along your lower lash line. Just a teeny bit; keep it tight to the waterline. Balance is the name of the game.
Pro-tip for monolids: Felt-tip liners for the win! They’re easiest to control and glide on like silk. 🔥 Plus, the precision is perfect to get that flawless wing.
Upturned Eyes
If your eyes naturally flick upwards at the corners, congrats babe—you’ve got upturned eyes! Basically, your eyes already have a natural winged-twist to them, like… you’re giving yourself a smirking emoji face without even trying. 😏 Like your bestie almond eyes, you can easily work with their shape for liner, and it’s going to be chef’s kiss!
What to do:
Well, first off, add MORE drama up top by smoking out the liner with a brown or black shadow onto your lower lash line. Still go for a wing, making it bigger, thicker, and BOLD, but make sure the flick stays sharp upward like a Kylie Jenner liner pic on Insta. ‘Cause the way upturned eyes are made, this style isn’t even a gamble—it’s jackpot-level stunning right off the bat.
You can even tie it all together with a longer, more extended wing if you realllly wanna lean into that foxy aesthetic. Oh, and if you wanna go wild (I say… do it), double-wing your eyes. Yes, two wings—one on top, one below—kind of like a Y2K eyeliner throwback but with a 2023 twist. Trust me, it’s a vibe.
Graphic eyeliner looks especially thrive on girls with upturned eyes—no limits here!
Downturned Eyes
OK, if you’ve got downturned eyes, you just naturally look like you have dreamy, romantic doe eyes; they remind me of how Lana Del Rey sings every slow song 😂. There’s a gorgeous softness to them, but sometimes that means eyeliner can make the eye look even more downturned. But hold on—we can use that to our advantage with the right techniques!
What to do:
Back to our trusty EYELINER WING! Focus on leaving the inner corner relatively bare, start midway through your lash line, and flick that wing UP toward the brow. What you’re doing here is lifting the ends of the eye upward with your liner—so you’re basically giving yourself an instant brow-lift using makeup. Who even needs Botox, amirite?
Avoid making the line too thick ‘cause it can weigh your eyes downward. In terms of the perfect flick… well, do you know the iconic Ariana Grande cat eye liner? That’s your inspo. Arguably, a thinner, longer wing is gonna be your best friend here to open up those eyes juuuust right.
Close-Set Eyes
For the beauties with close-set eyes—your mission (if you choose to accept it) is to pull those babies apart and make ‘em look spread-out and sexy. 🔥 Close-set simply means your eyes sit closer to the bridge of your nose, but no worries—there are liner tricks that make ‘em look wider and more balanced.
What to do:
Eyeliner placement matters! Start your liner middle-of-the-way through your lashline, keeping the liner thin at first, and then pull the wing into a longer flick at the outer end to create the illusion of WIDER eyes. The rule here is: load up on outer corner drama ONLY.
Super-obsessed with double liners? You’re in luck, babe. Try doing a regular wing on the top lid, and then add a similar flick on the bottom lash line just on the outer half. Soooooo flattering. ✨
Eyeliner is the silent MVP in any makeup look—it gives all the definition, intensity, and geometry your eyes need without doing the absolute most.
Whewww!! Thank you for making it through with me on this eyeliner adventure, haha! 😅 Eyeliner can be tricky at first, especially if you’re just starting, but each practice swipe gets you a million times better. And trust me, by switching up your liner for different eye shapes—your looks will be F-I-R-E. 🔥
