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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Determine the shape
• Method 2 of 3: Determine Position
• Method 3 of 3: Additional Makeup Tips for Different Eye Shapes and Positions
• What do you need

It's actually pretty easy to determine the shape of your eyes if you have a mirror and a few minutes to spare. In addition to the shape of your eyes, you may also want to pay attention to the position of your eyes on your face, as this can also affect the appearance of your eyes.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Determine the shape

1. 1 Look at your eyes in the mirror. Do this in a well-lit area with a mirror. Bring the mirror as close to you as possible so that you can clearly see at least one of your eyes.
   • A magnifying glass is ideal, but any mirror is fine as long as you can see your eyes clearly in it. This includes stationary mirrors, such as the ones that hang on a closet or wall, and movable mirrors that come in small sets.
   • Natural light often provides the best illumination, but if you can see your eyes clearly, artificial light is also suitable.
2. 2 Notice if you have a crease in your eyelid. Look at your upper eyelid. If there is no fold on this eyelid, then you have "monolid" eyes. Otherwise, keep reading to determine the shape of your eyes.
   • Remember that the crease on the eyelid should not be visible. Real "monolid" eyes are completely wrinkle-free.
   • "Monolid" eye shape is considered basic, and if you have one, then you do not need to go through the next steps in the "Shape" section of this article.However, you can skip to the Position section.
3. 3 Pay attention to the position of the outer corners. Imagine a straight, horizontal line that goes through the centers of both eyes. Ask yourself if these angles are above or below this center line. If the corners are above this line, then you have "raised" eyes. Likewise, if the corners are below this line, then you have lowered eyes.
   • The center line can be tricky to visualize, and if necessary, you can place a disposable coffee stirrer or thin pencil against the horizontal center of one eye. Study the outer angular position of your closed eye with your open eye.
   • If the outer corners of your eyes are near the center line, then you need to move on to determine the basic shape of your eyes.
   • If you have "raised" or "lowered" eyes, then you can stop going through the steps in the "Form" section and go to the "Position" section.
4. 4 Take a closer look at the crease in your eyelid. Open your eyes wide and ask yourself if your eyelid crease is visible or hidden. If the crease is hidden under the top of your eyelid or under the eyebrow, then you have the shape of "hooded" eyes.
   • Stop at this step if you have determined that you have the shape of eyes with a "hood". This is the basic shape of your eyes, so you can skip the rest of the steps in this section and go to the Positioning section of this article.
   • If your eyelid crease is visible, then you need to skip to the last part of this section.
5. 5 Examine the whites of your eyes. In particular, look at the whites around the iris, the colored part of the eye. If you can see white around the top or bottom of your eye, then you have round eyes. If you can't see the white above or below the iris, you have almond-shaped eyes.
   • Both "round" and "almond" eyes are the main eye shapes.
   • Unless you have other special eye shapes that were indicated in the previous steps of this section, then your eye shape can only be "round" or "almond shaped."
   • This is the last quality you can take into account when determining the shape of the eyes. The only thing you can determine after that is the position of your eyes on your face.

Method 2 of 3: Determine Position

1. 1 Look in the mirror again. Just like when you were defining the shape of your eyes, you need to gaze intently at your eyes in reflection in a well-lit area. However, unlike the previous steps, you must make sure that both eyes are visible in the mirror. It is not enough to accurately determine the position with one eye.
2. 2 Examine the inner corners of your eyes. Study the distance between the inner corners of both eyes more precisely. If this distance is less than the length of one eye in size, then you have close-set eyes. If this distance is more than the length of one eye, then you have wide-set eyes.
   • It is also likely that this distance will be equal to the length of approximately one eyeball. In this case, the length of the distance is unimportant and does not need to be taken into account.
   • This step allows you to determine only the length of the eyes. It doesn't affect depth or size, so you still need to move on to the rest of this section, even if you have wide or close-set eyes.
3. 3 Consider the depth of your eyes. Most people do not take depth into account when determining eye position, while some people have deep-set or protruding eyes.
   • Deep-set eyes appear sunken into the eye socket, making the upper eyelid look short and small.
   • Conversely, bulging eyes literally protrude out of the hollow towards the upper lash line.
   • Since this step only measures the depth of the eyes to determine the size of the eyes, you should still go through the last step of this section.
4. 4 Compare your eyes to the rest of your face. Compare your eyes to your mouth and nose.The average eye size will be similar to the size of the mouth and nose, if not smaller. However, if your eyes are significantly smaller, then you have small eyes. If they are larger than other facial features, then you have big eyes.
   • As with depth, most people don't need to pay attention to the size of their eyes.

Method 3 of 3: Additional Makeup Tips for Different Eye Shapes and Positions

1. 1 Apply makeup according to the shape of your eyes. For most women, the shape of the eyes helps determine how best to apply makeup.
   • For the "monolid" eyes, create a shadow gradient to add volume. Apply dark colors closer to the lash line, soft neutrals in the middle, and bright colors closer to the eyebrow.
   • If you have raised eyes, apply dark eyeshadow or eyeliner along the outer bottom corner of the eye, making the outer corner appear lower.
   • If you have lowered eyes, apply eyeliner closer to the upper lash line and blend the shadow down the hollow, but only on the outer two-thirds of the eye. This will "lift" the overall appearance of the eye.
   • For hooded eyes, use medium to dark matte colors and apply as little as possible so as not to overwhelm the eyes.
   • If you have round eyes, apply a medium to dark shade above the center of the eye and use lighter shades to accentuate the corners. In doing so, you "narrow" the overall shape of the eye.
   • If you have almond-shaped eyes, then you are considered by many to have an "ideal" eye shape. You can wear almost any makeup.
2. 2 Consider the width of your eyes. This is especially true if you have wide or close-set eyes - in which case you also need to consider this quality when deciding how to apply makeup.
   • For close-set eyes, use lighter tones on the inner corners and dark tones on the outer ones. Also emphasize the outer corners with ink. This will widen the outer corners of the eyes.
   • For wide-set eyes, accordingly, apply the eyeliner as close to the inner corner as possible and use mascara from the middle of the eye to the nose. As a result, your eyes will look closer together.
3. 3 Consider also the depth of the eyes. The depth of the eyes is not that important when applying makeup, but there are a few things to be aware of.
   • If you have deep-set eyes, apply warm tones to the upper eyelid above your eyes and the color is darker - just above the dimple line. This will redirect the eye shadows so they don't appear so deep-set.
   • If you have bulging eyes, use a medium to dark color scheme around the top and bottom of the eye, spreading the color no further than the creases on either side. Using a little more color than usual will add shadow to the eyes, making them appear deeper in the eye socket.
4. 4 Consider the features associated with small and large eyes. If your eye size is outside the traditional norm, you may need to adjust the amount of makeup.
   • Small eyes tend to look even smaller when using dark colors, so stick to light to medium shades and don't overdo it with a lot of mascara or eyeliner.
   • Big eyes allow for a variety of colors - try different options. Medium to dark shades tend to look better, while lighter shades can make eyes look bigger than they actually are.

What do you need

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