How to Determine the Correct Application of Eye Shadow for Your Eye Shape

Applying eye shadow correctly can emphasize different eye shapes.

Eyes come in all shapes, sizes and colors. There are many kinds of eye makeup, including various eye shadows, liners, mascara and pencils. These cosmetic tools can all be used to flatter different eye colors and shapes. When using eye shadow, there are a few tricks that can be used to enhance different eye shapes.

Things You'll Need

• Eyeshadow
• Makeup brushes

Instructions

1. If your eyes are smaller in shape, you want to use shadow to make eyes look larger. Apply a light colored eye shadow on the entire eyelid from the inside corner to just outside the eyelid on the outer corner. Apply a darker shade to the inner crease and blend the shadow well.

2. If you have wide, round eyes, you want to apply eyeshadow in a way that adds definition to the eye. Apply eye shadow in a medium to dark shade to the outside of the eyelid in towards the middle of the eyelid. Follow with a lighter eye shadow from the middle of the eyelid to the inner eye corner. Blend well where the two eye shadows meet in the middle of the eyelid.

3. If your eyes are narrow in shape, the goal is to make them look larger and further apart. Use light eye shadow from the inner corner of the eyelid to the middle and follow with a darker shadow from the middle of the eyelid to just past the eyelid. Use eyeliner in a thin line along the upper lashes and make the line larger at the outer corner of the eyes.

4. If your eyes have a downturned shape, use eye shadow to make eyes look larger. Use medium-toned eye shadow and apply the shadow along the outer portion of the eyelid. Blend well toward the inner corners to soften the look.

5. Aim to make almond eyes appear wider by applying light eye shadow and using eyeliner or mascara to add definition.

References

• Genius Beauty: Eye Makeup for Different Eye Shapes
• Wild About Makeup: Apply Eye Shadow