Applying eye makeup shouldn’t come with one-size-fits-all expectations. Beyond eye colour and skin tone, eye shape also plays a huge role in defining what kind of eye shadow and eyeliner would look best on you. No matter what your eye shape, here are a few eye makeup tips and tricks on how to get the prettiest peepers based on the shape of your eye:

Almond Eyes
Almond eyes are the most common and most ideal eye shape to work with. Practically anything can be done with this eye shape. What you do want to do with this eye shape is extend its shape accentuating its beauty. The trick is to use darker shadows to contour the crease and add depth. You also want to exaggerate the natural shape of the eye by lining it with a black eyeliner from the inside corner past the outside corner, winging it out slightly at the end, drawing attention to the eye shape. Another tip is to use colour eye shadow on the top lid to help open up the eye.

Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes have a monolid appearance. This means that they don’t have a noticeable eye fold or crease. The aim with this eye shape is to create an illusion of depth while opening up the eyes. Opt for deeper-toned matte eye shadow. Anything with shimmer in it may result in a puffy look. Apply the deeper-toned matte eye shadow where the crease would be, making sure you blend away any harsh lines to create a soft, believable look. Then take your lightest colour right up underneath the brow, to create a shape. The trick with this eye shape is to apply the eye shadow vertically to open up the eyes. Finish by smudging some of the deeper-toned eye shadow along the lower lash line. Then top it all off with mascara to open up the eye and make it look larger.

Small Eyes
Small eyes need light colour eye shadow shades to bring the eye forward and help them open up. The mistake made too often with this eye shape is defining the eye with lines, which only accentuates the small size of the eye. Lines made on small eyes should be blurred slightly. Use a kohl pencil focusing more on the outer corners to make lashes look longer. Smudge it for a softer effect. To create a multi-dimensional look, apply a highlighting arch close to the lash line and use a warm color under the brow bone. This will make your small eyes pop like never before. 

Large Eyes
Large eyes have a prominent eye shape and are sometimes referred to as bulging eyes. With this eye shape, its best to stick to nudes and neutral eye shadow shades. Sparkly and bright eye shadow shades will catch light and open up the eye, which is not what you want with this eye shape. Large eyes needs to be softened to tone down a sizable stare. To soften it and create a more intriguing appearance, draw a thick line on the top lids using black eyeliner, extending the tails out to add length. Then, smudge it into the lash line and over the lid. Use the same liner on the lower inner rims, connecting the top and bottom line on the inner and outer corners to close up large eyes even more. You can also skip eyeliner and opt for false lashes instead as longer lashes will set the eye back. 

Droopy Eyes
Whether your droopy eyes are a result of aging or genetics, there are ways to perk up your sagging eyelids by using makeup in the right places. The trick is to keep the focus upward. Begin by applying a light eye shadow shade on the inner corner of the eyelids. Next, use a darker eye shadow shade in the crease of the eye to lift the eyes. Then apply a sweep of black liquid liner on the upper lids, slightly lifting the line at the tails. By applying a light hue to the inner corners, deepening the creases and extending the liner at the ends, you are instantly creating the illusion of more lifted, more awake eyes.

I hope these eye makeup tips and tricks were helpful. Feel free to comment below if you have any other suggestions.

Article by: Kelly Abrahams