The Eyes Have It: Eye Shapes, Placement and Dimension

This entry features similar charts to what may be used in formal instruction; no harm in sharing this information with you though, right? First things first: take a look at the charts and discover your type.

Eye Shapes

Average/Standard - For those of us who already have average/standard (sometimes referred to as "almond") shaped eyes, you have the most freedom when going for the basic application. Stick with the 3-dimension makeup application for the eyes (i.e., shade, crease color, highlight), or go crazy with color!

For the rest of us, the goal is to give the perception that we have an almond (sometimes referred to as "standard") eye shape. Yes, "perception."

This is makeup art, and it is all about what the 'beholder' sees when looking at your beautiful face. Particularly, what you see in the mirror.  

Eye Placement
Wide set - since these eyes are placed further apart, focus on the inner areas (toward the bridge of your nose) of your eyelids when applying the crease (usually darker) shade-working the color to the outer end of the eye's crease.

Close set - See chart below.

Eye Dimension
Deep set - these already come with a more pronounced natural crease. So, you can still add a crease shade but focus on your lids when applying color. 

Downturn, Protruding/Prominent sets - See chart below.

Other Tips
Mature lids - (sometimes referred to as crepey eyelids) after determining what your eye shape is, follow the tips for that shape. However, be sure to use only matte shadows, which are flat colors that don't include shimmer or glitter.

The second chart (below) offers some additional guidance. Use as you wish.

Please remember, these are tips for us to use on ourselves at home. Continue to seek professional expertise when more formal makeup application is required. And most of all, HAVE FUN!!

More from The Eyes Have It series!

The Eyes Have it: Bow the Brow
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