Alright besties, let’s talk EYE makeup. Specifically, everyday eye makeup; because we all want that effortless look that makes it seem like, “Oh, I just woke up like this, looking perfectly snatched!” But here’s the thing, one look doesn’t fit all. What works for someone with almond-shaped eyes won’t necessarily work for round or hooded eyes. And that’s okay because guess what? You’re unique, and so are your eyes! 🙌✨
Let’s grab those brushes and break down the magic of creating everyday eye looks for different eye shapes. I’m gonna take you through some of the most common eye shapes, and give you tips to enhance each of them. Are you ready? Let’s glow!! ✨💁♀️
Almond Eyes 😍
Okayyy… Almond eyes? Ugh, you’re living the dream! Almond-shaped eyes naturally have that lifted “Bella Hadid vibes” effect, and you don’t even have to try that hard (jealous!). If your eyes taper slightly at the corners and have a visible crease, this is probably you.
Almond eyes hacks:
- Winged Liners = Holy Grail.
A sleek winged liner is the moment for almond eyes, okay? 🔥 To really snatch your eye shape, start thin along the inner corner and build that cat-eye outwards. Go bold with the wing, girl; like, take that wing to Starbucks! 😆 Srsly though, black or dark brown eyeliner is bomb for you. -
Blended Shadow:
Go for a soft, diffused blend! Start with a neutral transition shade and build some darker hues along the outer V to accentuate your almond shape even more. Smoky vibes, but make it daytime 🌤. You can keep it super chill and still look like a glam queen. -
Inner Highlight:
Highlight that inner corner with a shimmer shade to give your eye a pop of ✨shiny✨ goodness! Peach, champagne, or even light gold hues can make a HUGE difference.
Winged liners on almond eyes? It’s like, instant slay mode!
Round Eyes 😙
If your eyes have a more circular shape and are wider, they’re giving that doe-like, Disney princess effect. Think, like, Ariana Grande in 2015 before the ponytail became her superpower. Your eyes have a ton of playful energy, and I’m here for it!
Round eyes hacks:
- Extend Your Liner:
Round eyes look so fab when you use eyeliner to elongate them. Stick to a medium-sized wing along the upper lash line to help “stretch” that eye for a cat-eye illusion. Keep the liner thinner toward the inner corner and build thickness toward that wing! -
Go Deep on the Outer Corner:
When applying eyeshadow, focus your darker shades at the outer corner (just like almond eyes), but also take that shadow a little lower for rounder eyes. Opt for medium-toned browns and taupes to bring some extra definition! -
Avoid Heavy Liner on the Lower Lash Line:
Too much going on down there can shrink your eye. Instead, maybe pop some nude or white eyeliner on your waterline if you wanna keep that “bright, wide-eye” vibe going. -
Lashes Play a HUGE Role:
If you’re obsessed with lashes (don’t deny it 👀), try falsies that flare out toward the edges. The extra lift at the corners will instantly elevate those cute round eyes into something a little edgier. -
Hooded Eyes ✨👀
My hooded-eyed babes, I see you! And I know the struggle: sometimes it feels like your eyeshadow just… disappears into the crease. Hooded eyes have an extra fold of skin that might cover some of your lid space, but don’t even worry; we can work with that! Hooded eyes are insane for creating some killer depth and drama!
Hooded eyes hacks:
- Prime, Prime, and Prime:
I mean it… PRIMER IS CRUCIAL, ya’ll. Because hooded lids have that fold, eyeshadow can crease and get messy, fast. So, use a good eye primer to keep things locked in all day. Pop that bad boy on and thank me later. 😎 -
Raise That Crease:
Here’s the tea: you gotta fake your crease. When blending eyeshadow, apply your darker shade a little above the natural crease of your lid instead of in it. That way, when your eyes are open, it creates the illusion of a larger lid! Sneaky, sneaky, I know! 😏 -
Matte & Shimmers Combo:
Stick to matte eyeshadows in your crease and shimmers on the lid. Also, avoid heavy dosages of glitter right around the crease area because it can make that fold look more prominent. -
Tightline That Upper Waterline:
Hooded eyes look amazing when you tightline the upper waterline (a.k.a. filling in the tiny space between the lashes and your lid at the top). This creates definition without taking away lid real estate 🏠. The secret to making your lashes look fuller too 💖!
Hooded eyes might have less visible lid, but honey, you hold ALL the drama.
Monolid Babes 💋
If you’ve got monolid eyes (often with no visible crease), think super smooth eyelids like Jennie from Blackpink; yasss K-pop queens! Monolids are gold for graphic liner, artistry, and sharp shadows… but you def want to focus on creating some depth too.
Monolid hacks:
- Smudged Liner is Your Bestie:
Instead of just sticking to a simple line across the top, smudge out the eyeliner! Create depth by smoking out the outer edge of your eyeliner; it softens the look but adds that dimension we all die for. -
Gradient Shadow Looks:
Monolids handle gradient eye looks soooo effortlessly. Just work with three shades: a light one on the inner corner, a medium one on the lid (middle portion), and go bold with a darker shade on the outer corner. -
Lash it up:
Because monolids don’t usually have a defined crease, curling your lashes and using lengthening mascara will instantly open up your eyes. If you’re feeling extra glam, get yourself some wispy lashes for added pizazz!
Downturned Eyes 👀❤️
Downturned eyes have that natural vintage aesthetic going on… very Marilyn Monroe, very sultry queen. If your lower lash line dips outwards more than up, you’ve probably got a downturned eye shape. And sis, let me tell you… you CAN fake that lift.
Downturned eyes hacks:
- Foxy-Lift Eyeliner:
You want to lift those edges upwards, right? The foxy or lifted eyeliner trend is perf for you. You’ve just gotta take that outer liner wing and flick it upwards; really stretch that baby up toward your brow! 🦊 -
Liner Trick:
Only line half of your eye (starting from mid-lash line) and make sure you flick it upwards. This trick helps guide the eye up without weighing things down too much. Also, pencil or gel eyeliner works better than liquid IMO! -
Contouring the Lid:
Instead of filling the whole lower lash line with color, concentrate your darker shades on the outer third of your lid. This will gently “lift” the look of your whole eye.
Upturned Eyes 😜
Alright fellow glam lovers; if you peep your eye in the mirror and you’ve got that natural lift at the edges, congratulations! You’re the proud owner of upturned eyes. The outer corners lift upwards, meaning you can pull off so many different vibes, from soft glam to full drama, with ease.
Upturned eyes hacks:
- Smokey Liner:
Upturned eyes look bomb when you smoke out your liner under your lower lash line to balance them out. Keep it thin though! Too much liner can end up overshadowing your natural lift. -
Create Balance:
Since your eyes already go upward, focus shadow on your top and bottom lash lines evenly to create a natural balance. Medium to deep shades on both the inner and outer corners work wonders here! -
Dramatic Lashes:
Don’t sleep on lashes! False lashes that have more volume on the outer corners enhance that natural uplift.
Hey, Guess What?
Your eyes are already bomb. No seriously, YOU’VE GOT IT, and these little fixes are just the icing on the cake.
Remember, it’s not about “correcting” your eye shape; who would even want to? It’s about enhancing what you have to showcase that natural beauty. 💕
You don’t have to change your eye shape. You’re already gorgeous as you are; just try out these tips and let ’em do the work for you!
So, which one of these tips are you gonna try next? Don’t forget to play around with it! Experiment with different colors, blends, or even glitter to spice things up. Makeup’s all about having fun and showing off your personality. Go big for some days and keep it subtle for others; it’s YOUR canvas.
And now that you’re armed with these stellar tips, go forth and serve LOOKS. Trust me, I’m here rooting for you! 💖 What tricks are YOU trying out tomorrow?!
Catch you slaying, babes; Su out! ✌🎨
