Whether you have downturned eyes or hooded eyes, there’s an easy way to find out your shape.
There are no rules when it comes to makeup 一 that’s part of what makes it a fun, creative outlet. However, creating makeup looks that are flattering to your unique features requires a true understanding of your facial structure, especially your eyes.
How To Determine Your Eye Shape
There are six common eye shapes to consider when determining which one you may have 一 monolids, round eyes, almond-shaped eyes, downturned eyes, upturned eyes, and hooded eyes. When determining your eye shape, you have to ask yourself two questions: Do you have an eyelid crease and can you see it?
If you answered no to the first question, there's no need to move on to the second. If you don’t have a crease on your lid, then you have monolids. If you answered yes to the first question, keep reading to determine which of the other five eye shapes you have.
Round Eyes
If you have a visible crease in your eyelid and your iris is surrounded by just a touch of white, disconnecting it from your top and bottom eyelid, you have round eyes.
Almond Eyes
Your eye shape is almond if you have a visible crease in your eyelid and, unlike those with round eyes, your iris touches both the top and bottom of your eyelid. Almond eyes pair well with sultry looks like smokey eyes, so try creating a deep, smokey look to emphasize your shape.
Downturned Eyes
Your eye shape is downturned if the outer corners of your eyes turn downwards. If you can’t quite tell, imagine drawing a straight line across your eye. If your outer corners turn down beneath the line, your eyes are in fact downturned.
Upturned Eyes
If you have upturned eyes, the outer corners of your eyes flick upwards. Use the same approach as you did when checking for downturned eyes to test it out. If your outer corners turn upwards above the line, there you have it.
Hooded Eyes
Your eye shape is hooded if you have a crease, but it isn’t visible because it’s hidden beneath a flap of skin. While hooded eyes regularly occur as you get older and your skin begins to lose its elasticity, it’s also common to be born with hooded eyes.
Source:
L'Oréal
