Eyeshadow is an essential part of completing any makeup look. But, while it’s necessary if you don’t know how to apply it in a way that flatters your eye shape, it can quickly turn into a disaster.

If you’ve been looking for a brief guide that will give you some insight into the best way to create beautiful eyes using eyeshadow and the application, you’ve come to the right place. Below we’re going to brush across some of the most common eye shapes and the best way to use your eyeshadow.

Don’t reach for the makeup remover just yet. Read on to find everything you need to know.

Hooded Eyes

If you’ve got hooded eyes, then you’ve realized by now that your eyelid crease is going to be deeper than others. Rather than think of this as a bad thing, you’ve got to think of it as an added benefit.

When applying your eyeshadow, use a darker color right above the crease. You’re also going to want to use this same color on the outer edges of your eyes because it’s going to help lengthen your eyelid and help enhance your crease rather than hide it.

Wide Set Eyes

When you’ve got eyes that are further apart in distance, you’re going to want to focus on applying a medium shadow to your eyelid. The medium shade can be lightened as you get to the ends of your eye and will help to make your ears appear as if they are closer together.

There’s nothing wrong with using lighter shades, but you’re going to want to refrain from using light shades onto the inner lid. The reason for this is because it can make your eyes appear as if they are further apart than they actually are.

Round Eyes

Round eyes are often mistaken for almond eyes and vice versa, but if you’ve got almond eyes think of a more oval shape than round. When you’ve got round eyes, you can play with various eyeshadows and inner to outer lid variations.

The only thing you’re going to want to stay away from is applying too much eyeliner to your lower lid. It can make your eyes appear rounder than you’d like them to, and we understand that even a skilled nurse can have issues with applying the right amount of eyeliner to complete a look.

Smaller Eyes

If you’ve got smaller eyes, you want to be careful not to make them appear smaller than they already are. Using a lighter color or even some medium shades of eyeshadow is going to help your eye shape pop and become the focal point of your entire look.

Eye Shape 101: The Key to Applying Your Eyeshadow

Your eye shape can’t stop you from recreating looks that you really want to create. Just take the time to select colors that will take your look to the next level and really catch the attention of those you’ll be around.

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