Eyes are windows to the soul, framed by lids as unique as a fingerprint. But did you know your specific eyelid shape actually impacts how makeup looks? Just as certain hairstyles flatter different face shapes, particular Eye makeup techniques enhance various eyelid types. Read on to learn about the 5 most common eyelid shapes and easy tips to make your eyes pop just right.

Hooded Eyelids

Hooded eyelids have a fold of skin that drapes over the natural Crease, visible when looking straight ahead. This excess hooding hides much of the movable eyelid space, leaving only a slit of space along the lashline exposed. Hooded shapes tend to make eyes appear smaller. The trick is opening them up with makeup that counteracts the hooding.

Define

The key is to apply most of the eye makeup – shadows, liner and mascara – above the hooded crease, where it will remain visible. Darker shades on the actual lid space washes out and transfers. Start by sweeping a light eyeshadow shade across the entire lid from lashline to brow. Then switch to a darker shadow and apply only to the outer third of the lid and into the crease. Blend up and out. This creates definition despite the hoods.

Curl & Lift Lashes

Don’t forget to curl and coat those lashes! A good lash curler lifts Lashes above hooded lids, opening up the eyes. Use a waterproof volumizing mascara to maximize fullness and hold the curl. Apply two coats for impact. Fuller lashes also help counteract the heaviness of hoods.

Define the Brow Bone

Use a highlighting brow bone shade to further open up hooded eyelid shapes. Sweep a light shimmer shadow like champagne, pearl or rose gold right under the brow arch. This catches light to draw eyes up and out. Just don’t apply it too heavily or it may transfer.

Hooded Liner Tricks

Liner is also key. Trace just above the lashline normally, then extend the line upward and outward to frame eyes. Connect to the outer third of the upper lashline. Avoid lining the lower rim, which can drag eyes down. Set the liner with matching shadow to increase longevity without smudging onto lids.

Prominent Eyelids

On the opposite end of the spectrum, prominent eyelids have a very visible crease and lots of movable lid space. The entire lid is exposed when eyes are open, creating a round, wide-eyed appearance. These large canvases can handle a bolder eye look.

Maximize Lid Real Estate

Take advantage of all that free lid space by sweeping shimmering shadow across the entire lid. This instantly brightens prominent eyes. Use a medium hue on the inner 2/3rds and darker shade on the outer lid and into the crease. Or go for a halo eye, packing color onto the center lid. This defines the crease while adding dimension.

Try Cut-Creases

The exaggerated creases of prominent lids were made for cut-crease makeup. Use a damp liner brush to trace right along the natural crease, then pack on matching shadow. Leave the center bare for high contrast. Flaunt your crease prominence with this edge-defining technique.

Fuller Lashes Balance Roundness

Add fuller, longer lashes to balance naturally rounder prominent eyelids. Choose a volumizing mascara formula that really amps up thickness and length. Apply two coats to your upper and lower lashes for symmetry. Curled and loaded lashes offset wide open eyes.

Deep-Set Eyes

Deep-set eyes have more protruding brow bones, placing the eyelid deeper into the face. This causes a somewhat sunken appearance. Deep-set eyes need makeup that draws the eye outwards, counteracting the socket.

Brighten With Shimmer

Apply a light, luminous champagne or silver shadow across the inner 2/3 of the lid. This instantly catches incoming light, brightening up the set-back space. Reserve darker mattes for the outer corner to avoid closing in eyes. Highlighter on the inner corner also illuminates.

Elongate With Shadow

Sweep the light shade all the way up to the brow bone to visually pull eyes upwards. Then do the opposite on the lower lashline – line only the outer 1/3 for elongation. Skip liner on the inner rims which can drag eyes down. Fuller lashes also help balance the recession.

Frame With Bold Brows

Filling in brows makes a big impact on deep-set eyes. Comb product through the arches to frame the eyes. Avoid dramatic arches which can overwhelm the sockets. Well-groomed full brows bring harmony to deep-set eyelid shapes.

Protruding Eyelids

Protruding eyelids lack defined creases and sit more exposed without a threatened brow bone. This makes eyes appear more globular and prone to makeup transferring onto the lids. Work with the protrusion using the right styles.

Define the Crease Only

Use shadow to define only the crease itself, avoiding the lid space which already protrudes. Sweep a matte mid-tone shade just within the upper crease. Blend out well so no harsh lines sit on top of lids. This provides subtle contour without adding bulk.

Press in Translucent Powder

Eyeshadow tends to transfer and crease more easily on protruding lids. Set the stage by pressing translucent powder onto clean dry lids before any shadow. This creates a smooth surface so pigment adheres properly. Reapply powder to seal shadow and prevent fading.

Soften Lower Liner

Avoid harsh black liner rimming protruding eyes which can make them seem to bulge. Opt for soft brown pencil liner along the top and bottom. Blend out with a smudge brush. This defines without severity. Or skip liner all together.

Enhance Lashes

A good mascara helps temper protruding eyelids for balance. Choose a volumizing or lengthening formula depending on your needs. Apply two coats to upper and lower lashes, wiggling from base to tip. Finish by curling them upwards. Added lashes reduce the appearance of protrusion.

Monolids

Monolids lack a defined crease, with the eyelid space being flush to the brow bone. They have a very smooth, streamlined appearance. Different levels of contouring help monolids.

Define With Two Shadows

Sweep a medium neutral shadow across the entire lid, from lashline to brow. Then use a slightly darker shade to mimic a crease. Press it into the bare skin just above where the natural contour should be. Blend the two together for dimension.

Stamp Liner for Precision

A liquid or gel liner works better than pencil for the smooth monolid canvas. Stamp and press it along just the outer 1/3 of the top lash line. Avoid pulling or dragging the line, which skips on monolids. This gives a polished definition.

Curl Lashes Up

Finish the monolid eye look by curling lashes to lift eyes up. Use the curler vertically, pressing at the lash base and squeezing for 5 seconds. Coat with volumizing mascara, wiggling back and forth through lashes. Lifted lashes flatter monolids.

So embrace and enhance your unique eyelids by choosing the right makeup techniques. With practice you can master eye-opening effects tailored to your specific eyelid types. Let your shape guide you to play up your peepers naturally!

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