Enhancing your eyes isn't always easy, especially for beginners. However, there are a few tricks you can use to give your eyes an extra lift! In this week's post, we share how to pair eyeliner and mascara to best suit your eye shape.
Different Eye Types
The most important thing to consider when it comes to enhancing your eyes is the shape of your eyes. There are several different eye types, and in this post, we cover the six most common ones. We explain their characteristics and how to apply the perfect cat-eye eyeliner for each type, as well as how to apply mascara.
Monolid Eyes
Monolid Eyes can be described as narrower eyes without a distinct crease, often with an upward-angled outer corner.
Eyeliner for Monolid Eyes
For Monolid Eyes, balance the narrow eye and lid with a slightly thicker eyeliner. Start thin and build up to a thicker line until you can see it with your eyes open. Then, draw a small upward wing following the line of your lower waterline for a perfect cat-eye look.
Mascara for Monolid Eyes
Since Monolid Eyes lack a distinct crease, open up the eyes with a lengthening mascara. Curl your lashes first for lift, and avoid thickening mascaras to let the lid show as much as possible. This gives a more awake appearance. Consider using a lash-lengthening serum for extra effect.
Hooded Eyes
Hooded Eyes, like Monolid Eyes, lack a distinct crease but often have a downward-angled outer corner and a slightly droopy lid.
Eyeliner for Hooded Eyes
For Hooded Eyes, focus on a thin line at the inner corner, building to a thicker line at the outer corner. This keeps the eyes open and visible, extending the outer wing for a lengthening effect. Add definition with a dark shadow along the lower lash line.
Mascara for Hooded Eyes
Focus the mascara in the middle of the eyes to create the illusion of more height. A lengthening mascara is preferred over a volumizing one.
Upturned Eyes
Upturned Eyes have an upward-angled outer corner and may or may not have a distinct crease.
Eyeliner for Upturned Eyes
Highlight Upturned Eyes with a thin line along the upper lash line and a small wing. Connect the wing with a thin eyeliner or dark shadow along the lower lash line.
Mascara for Upturned Eyes
Apply stronger mascara on the lower lashes for balance. Focus on the outer upper lashes for a more cat-like appearance.
Downturned Eyes
Downturned Eyes have downward-angled outer corners.
Eyeliner for Downturned Eyes
Balance Downturned Eyes with an upward-angled eyeliner. Keep the line thin inward, thickening outward, and extend the wing for a lengthening effect.
Mascara for Downturned Eyes
Minimize focus on lower lashes to avoid dragging the eyes down. Focus on the middle of the upper lashes to enhance the eyes.
Round Eyes
Round Eyes are wide vertically with a distinct crease.
Eyeliner for Round Eyes
For Round Eyes, use a thin line in the middle and a triangular wing for a cat-like look and balance.
Mascara for Round Eyes
Focus mascara on the outer part of the eye for balance and a flirtier look.
Almond Eyes
Almond Eyes are almond-shaped with a narrow inner corner widening towards the outer corners.
Eyeliner for Almond Eyes
Almond Eyes are the easiest to apply makeup on. Any eyeliner style works: thin, thick, big wing, small wing.
Mascara for Almond Eyes
Apply mascara to both upper and lower lashes to best enhance the eyes.
Summary
To summarize, we believe all eyes are special, and the most important thing is to enhance what you have! Choose high-quality products since they are applied near the sensitive eye area. Remember to remove your makeup before bed. Good luck!
