RUBY REVEALS: UNDERSTANDING EYE SHAPES

If the eyelid and the crease of the eyelid are not visible when the eye is open, it's likely you have a monolid. 

Look at both the outermost & innermost corners of your eye, if the outer corner is slightly higher than the inner corner, you have down-turned eyes. 

Wide and round in shape, you will always have a visible crease. Quite often the Iris will be surrounded by visible white space above and below. 

An oval shape with slightly upturned outer corners. People often find this is the most versatile eye-shape.  

HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR EYE SHAPE WITH MAKEUP: 

HOODED

• Focus on using neutral, matte eyeshadows to create depth and dimension. Try applying a lighter shade on the lid to make it appear more prominent, and darker shades above the crease to create the illusion of depth.
• Avoid heavy eyeliner on the upper lash line, as it can make the eyes appear smaller. Try tight-lining close to the lash line instead. 

• To create the illusion of a crease, apply a darker shade above where the natural crease would be.
• Avoid heavy or thick eyeliner, as it can weigh down the eyes further. Try a thin tight-line or smudged eyeliner for a softer look.
• Curl your lashes before applying mascara to help open up the eyes.

DOWN-TURNED

• To lift and elongate the eyes, use darker shades on the outer corners and blend upwards.
• Avoid heavy eyeliner on the lower lash line, as it can emphasise the downturned shape. Concentrate on defining the upper lash line with a subtle winged liner.
• Curl your lashes, really lifting them at the outer corners to balance out the shape. Highlighting the inner corner of the eye can also help create a more balanced look.

• You can play on the upward angle of the eyes by applying darker shades on the outer corners and blending upwards to really emphasise the shape.
• Winged eyeliner can further accentuate the feline shape of the eyes. Experiment with different styles to find what works best for you.

• Use eyeliner to elongate the eyes by applying a thin line along the upper lash line, and extending it slightly past the outer corner.
• Avoid using shimmery eyeshadows all over the lid, as they can make round eyes appear even rounder.

• Almond eyes are often deemed the most versatile, and can pull off the widest range of looks.
• Experiment with different eyeshadow tones and techniques to find what works to accentuate your natural eye shape. By using darker shades on the inner and outer corners, and lighter shades underneath the eye, you can create the illusion of wider eyes. 
• Eyeliner can be used to enhance the almond shape by applying a thin line along the upper lash line and ending with a neat wing.