How to apply eye shadow according to eye shape？

How to apply eyeshadow according to eye shape: create your perfect eye makeup

Eyeshadow is a magical cosmetic that can make eyes deeper and more charming through color and layering. However, different eye shapes require special skills when choosing and using eyeshadow. Understanding the characteristics of your eye shape and adjusting the application method according to it can make eye makeup more in line with your personal characteristics. This article will analyze the characteristics of different eye shapes in detail and provide tailor-made eyeshadow application methods for each eye shape to help you create the most suitable makeup for you.

Common eye shape classification and characteristics

Before starting to make up, it is very important to understand your eye shape. Common eye shapes mainly include the following:

Single eyelid

Features: No obvious eye folds, flat eyelids, and it is easy to make the eyes look smaller.

Inner double eyelid

Features: The eye folds are not obvious, and the eyelids easily cover the folds of the double eyelids.

Double-lidded

Features: obvious eye folds, wide eyelids, and strong three-dimensional eye shape.

Droopy eyes

Features: The tail of the eye is slightly droopy than the head of the eye, which makes it easy to look more depressed or tired.

Upturned eyes

Features: The tail of the eye is upturned, with a sharp feeling, and the overall cat-eye style.

Round eyes

Features: The eyes are short and round, giving people a sense of innocence or agility.

Long eyes

Features: The eyes are slender, with a classical and elegant charm.

Deep eye sockets

Features: The eye contour is deep, the eye socket is sunken, and the European and American style is obvious.

How to apply eye shadow according to the eye shape

Single eyelids

The key to the single eyelid eye shape is to create a sense of layering and depth through eye shadow.

Steps:

Base

Use a light matte eyeshadow to base the entire eyelid and brighten the eye.

Deepen the contour

Choose a medium-depth earth color (such as brown or gray), start smudge at the root of the eyelashes, and gradually transition upwards, but do not exceed the orbital bone.

Create a three-dimensional effect

Use dark brown or dark gray to deepen the end of the eye to form a “>” shape, and pay attention to smudge the edges naturally.

Brighten the eye head

Use pearlescent or sequin eyeshadow to embellish the eye head to increase the glossiness.

Lower eyeshadow

Use a light brown or beige color of the same color to smudge one-third of the lower eyelid to enhance the sense of balance.

Tips:

Avoid too strong colors, which will make the eyes look smaller.
The combination of mascara and eyeliner can make the eyes more vivid.

Double-eyes

The difficulty of double-eyes is that eye shadow is easily covered by eyelids, so it is necessary to highlight the key colors.

Steps:

Choose matte texture

Avoid eye shadow that is too pearlescent or shiny to reduce the possibility of eyelids appearing swollen.

Layered smudge

Choose light, medium and dark colors, and smudge them in order from top to bottom.

Emphasize eyeliner

Eyeliner should be slightly thickened and raised to help lengthen the eye shape.

Brighten the eye bags

Use highlights to embellish the eye bags to make the overall makeup more lively.

Tips:

Use eye shadow primer to increase the durability of eye shadow and avoid smudges.
Dark eye shadow should be concentrated near the root of eyelashes.

Double-eyes

The advantage of double-eyes is that they have a strong three-dimensional sense, so you can try more color combinations.

Steps:

Highlighting

Use light pearlescent eyeshadow to cover the entire eye socket as a base.

Highlighting

Choose a colorful middle color (such as orange, pink and purple) to blend the eye crease to enhance the transition effect.

Deepen the end of the eye

Use dark brown or black to deepen the end of the eye to create a smoky effect.

Emphasized color

Add a touch of bright color (such as gold or silver) in the eye or the beginning of the eye to add highlights.

Tips:

You can try gradient eye makeup, such as a two-color combination from light to dark.
Double eyes are suitable for bolder colored eyeshadows, but pay attention to blending evenly.

Drooping eyes

Drooping eyes need to be adjusted with eyeshadow and eyeliner to make the eyes look more upturned and energetic.

Steps:

Lift the end of the eye

Use dark eyeshadow to smudge the end of the eye upwards to stretch the eye shape.

Emphasis the middle of the eye

Use pearlescent color to brighten the center of the eye to make the eyes more vivid.

Shorten the lower end of the eye

Use dark brown eyeshadow to smudge one-third of the lower end of the eye, not exceeding the natural boundary of the eye.

Tips:

The upward eyeliner is the key, which can be enhanced with false eyelashes.
Avoid using too many bright colors at the end of the eye to avoid aggravating the drooping feeling.

Upward Eyes

The upward eye shape itself has a sharp feeling, and this feature can be softened or strengthened through eyeshadow.

Steps:

1. Soften the upward feeling: Use matte light brown or warm orange to smudge the end of the eye and move it slightly downward to make the eye shape more peaceful.
2. Lengthen the lower eyelid: Use light brown to blend the entire length of the lower eyelid to create a natural lengthening effect.
3. Strengthen the sharpness: If you want a stronger upward effect, use dark eyeshadow to enhance it along the eyeline.

Tips:

Upward eyes are suitable for cat eye makeup, and the combination of dark and light colors can better highlight the beauty of the eye shape.
You can add eyeshadow with fine shimmers appropriately to make the overall makeup more eye-catching.