And each one deserves to be spotlighted at its best.
Naturally, with each eye shape comes different makeup tricks and tips to enhance it.
Not sure what eye shape you have?
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We’ve got you covered.
“First off, don’t trust what just anyone has told you,” says Rodriguez.
When, in fact, they have more almond, mono, or really any other eye shape."
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So how do you decipher your eye shape on your own?
“Your eye shapes shift with every expression you make, some more than others.
So no smiling or flexing your brows when checking.”
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The first thing you’ll want to take stock of is your creases.
You’ll also want to examine the outer corners of your eyes.
Quinn suggests using a liner in yourwaterline.
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A blown-out smoky eye looks great on rounder eyes.
““To enhance round eyes, stay away from wings,” advises Rodriguez.
“Although wings are gorgeous, they are meant to elongate and flatten the upper eyelid.
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Always, alwayscurlyour lashes for more open and round eyes.”
A trick he often uses for monolid eyes is smudging “the liner as you reach the outer edges.
And be sure to arch the brow to define the eye shape.”
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A nude eyeliner on the lower waterline with softly smudged eyeshadow is another way to enhance monolid eyes.
“Monolids can hold a lot more color than they are given credit for,” asserts Rodriguez.
This can bring a glow to your eyes that flat browns and blacks can’t.
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For moreeverydaylooks, Rodriguez recommends blush tones.
“They will bring more light around your eyes,” she says.
“And always use a highlight on the inner corner.”
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“Keep the eyeliner linear,” he says.
“Often, you don’t want to use the same stroke all the way across.
Most often, your waterline only needs to be on the outer half of your eye.
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If you want to get funky, try usingbright colorson only the outer half of your eye.”
“Beware of winged liners,” adds Rodriguez.
Use darker colors for more depth where you have the least natural depth.
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I suggest ending your darkest crease color early.
Rather than connecting it at your lashes, think of it more like a soft cut crease.”
Adding lashes on the outer edges of the eyes will give a more feline, almond effect."
Upturned
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Winged eyelinercomplements upturned eyes instantly and is a great go-to makeup trick.
Adds Quinn: “Well-defined brows really set the tone for this classic eye look.
I love to play with colorful liners and keep the lid cleaner.”
“Upturned eyes are rare and fun to play into.
“Your eye shape can hold most looks.
Avoid the inner half because this is all about creating balance, not consistency.”
Quinn suggests using eyeliner to accentuate almond eyes by applying it on the top and bottom.
“Almond eyes can get away with a lot,” adds Rodriguez.
Just as with brows, eyes are often sisters, not twins.
“No one’s face is exactly symmetrical,” says Rodriguez.
“Using a darker eyeshadow in this area helps bring the eyes visually closer together.
you could also get this effect by creating a mini wing in the inner corner of the eyes.
“For close-set eyes, the key is to create the illusion of more space.
“Extending eyeliner and eyeshadow outward also helps lift and elongate their shape.”
“A winged liner technique is perfect for making close-set eyes appear more elongated.
It’s important to realize that no matter what eye shape you have, all are beautiful.
Then, verify if the corner of your eyes are upturned, downturned, or straight (almond.)
(If you want to, that is!)
If you’re wondering which shape is most common, though, that would be almond.
