Eyeliner for Hooded Eyes and Other Eye Shapes

Eyeliner for Different Eye Shapes: Key Takeaways (TL;DR)

• Discover the best eyeliner for hooded eyes and how to master a wing.
• Find eyeliner tips for all eye shapes, including round, almond, and small eyes.
• There are eyeliner styles to suit all eye shapes.
• Pick the best Maybelline Eyeliner for your eye shape to achieve perfect makeup looks.

Ready to find the best eyeliner for different eye shapes and own your look?

What eye shape do I have

Everyone’s eye shapes are different and that’s what makes them totally unique. Most people don’t have just one shape either; many have a combination of features that make their eyes completely their own. Once you know your eye shape and what you’d like to balance, emphasise, or enhance, creating flattering eye makeup looks becomes effortless.

There are a few main eye shape styles - almond, round, hooded, and downturned, and every one of them brings its own unique energy. Understanding your shape helps you choose the right eyeliner styles, shadow placements and winged eyeliner techniques that amplify your natural features.

Here’s a quick guide:

• Almond eyes: Slightly pointed at the ends with a visible crease, balanced and versatile.
• Round eyes: More open and circular with visible whites around the iris, perfect for elongating looks.
• Hooded eyes: A fold of skin hides part of the lid, great for lifted eyeliner for hooded eyes tricks.
• Downturned eyes: The outer corners tilt slightly downward, perfect for lifted winged eyeliner looks that create balance and open up the eyes.

Once you know your shape, you can tailor your eyeliner styles and eye makeup looks to highlight your natural structure, and make your eyes stand out, your way.

Eyeliner for Different Eye Shapes

Each eye shape benefits from different eyeliner styles and the right placement and technique can lift, define, or elongate your eyes. Here’s how to use eyeliner for different eye shapes to level up your look.

Eyeliner for hooded eyes

Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partly covers the eyelid, which can make eyeliner trickier to see and can smudge faster. The key? Keep it thin, lifted, and long-lasting. Draw a fine line close to the lash line and flick it upward slightly to create the illusion of lift.

When creating an eyeliner wing for hooded eyes, look straight ahead in the mirror as this helps you place your wing where it stays visible when your eyes are open.

If you’re looking for the best eyeliners for hooded eyes, go for a smudge-resistant and long-wear formula like Maybelline Black Tattoo Liner Liquid - it’s built to handle city days and late nights without fading. Avoid heavy lines across the lid; instead, keep your look light, sharp, and lifted for a flawless hooded eye makeup finish.

Eyeliner for round eyes

For round eyes, a smokey liner style can be a good choice. Maybelline Tattoo Gel Pencil works well, offering an intense yet smooth look, simply start at the inner corner of your upper eye before flaring outward. The aim of eyeliner for round eyes is to elongate your eyes into a slightly less rounded shape, so opt for a longer wing or smudge dark eyeliner into both lash lines to create a softly extended, lifted effect.

Eyeliner for almond eyes

Almond eyes can suit virtually any eyeliner style, so if you’ve got almond-shaped eyes, you’re in luck! For an effortless look, you can accentuate your natural shape with a thin line of eyeliner in the inner corners of your eyes, gradually making it thicker as you get to the outer portion of your eye.

Try the Tattoo Liquid Liner Ink Pen, a great option for makeup pros looking for precise application that lasts for up to 24 hours. It’s super easy to apply and just as simple to remove.

Eyeliner for small eyes

When it comes to eyeliner for small eyes, the goal is all about creating openness and lift. Stick with thin, precise lines that define without overwhelming. As small eyes tend to be smaller than your other facial features, there might not be a whole lot of space between your brow bone and the tips of your eyelashes. For the best effect, choose lighter colours or metallic shades, as they’re better at reflecting light and making your eyes look brighter.

Eyeliner for downturned eyes

Downturned eyes have outer corners that tilt slightly downward, giving the eyes a soft, gentle appearance.

When applying eyeliner for downturned eyes, focus on lifting the outer corners, starting with a thin line along the upper lash line, and angling your winged eyeliner slightly upward toward the end of your brow to open up the eyes. Keep the lower lash line clean or softly smudged to maintain that lifted effect.

Use a long-lasting, blend-able formula like Maybelline Tattoo Liner Smokey Gel Pencil to create a defined and sultry makeup finish that stays flawless from day to night.

Eyeliner tips and tricks

Now you know how to apply eyeliner for each eye shape, let’s take a look at some handy eyeliner application tips and tricks that you can use to really make your eyes pop!

1. To achieve soft, smouldering eyes, simply wipe off any excess eyeliner or use a kohl liner and blend it out for a smudged look.
2. If you’re having trouble keeping your skin taut while you’re applying eyeliner, gently tug the outer corner of your eye as you apply the liner.
3. Placing a mirror below you can ensure that you’ve got an easier view when applying eyeliner, helping to keep the slips and mistakes to a minimum.

For more inspiration, explore our 13 iconic eyeliner styles and pick a look that matches your mood and style, from everyday chic to show-stopping drama.