Elevate your eyeliner game with these styles depending on your eye shape! ❤️ Beginner-friendly
👁️ Wide Set eyes-
Try to create the illusion of closeness by emphasizing and focusing on the inner corners. Tightlining your upper eyelid also creates more depth without adding excess width.
👁️ Close Set eyes-
Close set eyes look amazing with smoky eye looks that focus on the outer corners and avoiding heavy inner liner.
Smudging your upper or lower eyelids create great depth while enhancing the length of your eyes.
👁️ Prominent eyes-
Prominent eyes are characterized by having lots of lid space and are very bold and expressive.
Play up on the appearance of your eyes by either creating balance with a more natural look or going full glam and adding more drama to your doe-like eyes.
👁️ Big eyes-
Big eyes often draw attention naturally. Since they take up more space on the face, they give an open, expressive appearance. They look stunning with all-around definition (e.g. tightlining both upper and lower lash lines).
👁️ Small eyes-
Small eyes are captivating and delicate and do well with styles that enhance their size and focusing on the upper eyelid rather than the lower one.
... Read moreHey beautiful people! Building on the awesome tips for wide-set, close-set, prominent, big, and small eyes, I wanted to dive even deeper into finding your ultimate eyeliner look. Trust me, once you understand how to work with your unique eye shape, applying eyeliner becomes so much easier and more fun! I’ve tried countless styles, and these are my absolute go-to tricks for some other common eye shapes, plus a super detailed guide on tightlining and achieving that perfect baddie vibe.
✨ More Eyeliner Magic for Your Unique Eye Shape ✨
Almond Eyes: If you have almond shaped eyes, you're lucky! This shape is super versatile. My favorite way to enhance them is with a classic wing following your natural curve, extending slightly outwards. You can also play with a soft reverse cat eye on the lower lash line for added drama. Don't forget tightlining the upper lash line to make your lashes look fuller!
Round Eyes: For round eye shape examples, the goal is often to elongate. I love extending my eyeliner slightly past the outer corner with a subtle flick. A thin eyeliner along the upper lash line, gradually thickening outwards, really helps. Avoid lining the entire lower lash line heavily; instead, a little smudge on the outer lower lash line can work wonders.
Downturned Eyes: If your outer corners dip a bit, an upturned wing is your best friend! My trick is to start the wing slightly before the natural downturn, aiming upwards towards your brow tail. This creates an illusion of lift. Keep the inner corner lighter and avoid heavy liner on the lower lash line that follows the downturn. An inner corner highlight can also brighten things up!
Upturned Eyes: These eyes have a natural lift at the outer corners! My favorite approach is to balance this natural lift. I usually apply a classic wing that follows the natural upturn, making it a bit thicker at the outer corner. You can also experiment with a soft, smoky look on the outer half of your lower lash line for added balance and definition.
Deep Set Eyes: With deep set eyes, your brow bone is prominent. The key is to define without overwhelming. I find that a thin eyeliner, especially when tightlining, works best. You want to bring attention to your lash line without taking up too much lid space. A very thin classic wing can work, but avoid anything too thick. Brown eyeliner can offer a softer, more natural look for everyday.
Mastering the Tightlining Technique (Your Virtual Diagram!):
Want my secret for fuller lashes without mascara overload? It’s all about tightlining! This technique defines your lash line from *underneath*. Here's my step-by-step tutorial for tightlining upper lash line:
Prep: Make sure your eyeliner pencil (gel or kohl works best!) is sharpened.
Lift: Gently lift your upper eyelid, exposing the waterline just beneath your upper lashes.
Apply: Carefully dot or draw short, connecting dashes along the entire upper waterline, right into the roots of your lashes.
Fill: Ensure no gaps. This tightlining eyeliner technique is all about filling that space between your lashes.
This creates an amazing natural look (think thin eyeliner upper lash line natural look), making your lashes appear thicker at the root!
Achieving the 'Baddie Eyeliner' Look:
So, you want those baddie eyes? It's all about confidence and a sharp, defined look! While baddie eyeliner can vary, it usually involves a statement wing. My personal take combines a crisp cat eye with a little extra sass. For most eye shapes, start with a precise line along your upper lash line. For the wing, aim for a sharp, upward flick, extending past your natural eye shape. For wide set eyes, you might bring the liner more towards the inner corner. For close set eyes, focus on extending the outer wing. It's about finding the angle that lifts your eye best and makes you feel powerful. Practice makes perfect with this cat eye eyeliner style!
I hope these extra tips help you on your eyeliner journey! Experiment, have fun, and remember that makeup is all about expressing yourself. Comment your favorite trick below!
So I have prominent eyes… why are eye types not talked about more!?