Flattering your eyes according to their shape

The same eye makeup technique doesn't give the same result on everyone. The key is to adapt where you place the shadow to the shape of the eye. Here are the main principles.

Almond eyes

The most versatile shape: almost anything works. A classic gradient in the crease and a line of liner are enough to define the eye without overloading it.

Round eyes

To lengthen the eye, work the shadow outward and extend the liner slightly into a flick. Avoid pencil all the way around, which closes the eye off.

Hooded eyes

The trick is to draw the crease slightly higher than the natural one, eyes open, so the colour stays visible. A fine liner and a little blended matte shadow "open up" the gaze.

Close-set or wide-set eyes

Close-set: lighten the inner corner and intensify the outer. Wide-set: do the opposite, bringing some intensity toward the centre. A small detail, a big effect.

To remember

The best eye makeup isn't the heaviest, it's the most suited. That's exactly what we work on together in lessons.

Book a private lesson to learn the techniques made for your eyes.