What is my eye shape?
What is my eye shape? Compare all the types of eyes in one chart (almond, round, hooded, monolid, upturned, downturned, deep-set, protruding, close-set and wide-set), then find yours in a one-minute self-check. Each type comes with the liner and lash tricks that flatter it.
Types of eyes: all 10 eye shapes
The different eye shapes, how to tell each one in the mirror, and the makeup trick that flatters it. Most people are a mix: read the list, then confirm yours in the self-check below.
| Eye shape | How to tell | What flatters it |
|---|---|---|
| Almond | Longer than tall, with tapered ends; iris touches the lids top and bottom. | Almost any liner works; a slim wing lengthens the shape. |
| Round | Taller opening, white often visible above or below the iris. | Wing the liner outward to elongate; keep the lower lash line light. |
| Hooded | A fold of skin covers the crease when your eyes are open. | Draw liner with eyes open so it shows; matte shadow just above the crease. |
| Monolid | No visible crease on the upper lid. | Gradient shadow up from the lash line; tightline for definition. |
| Upturned | Outer corner higher than the inner corner. | A thin liner following the natural lift; keep the lower outer corner soft. |
| Downturned | Outer corner lower than the inner corner. | Lift the outer corner with an upward wing and longest lashes at the outer third. |
| Deep-set | Eyes sit back under a prominent brow bone. | Light, shimmery lid shades bring the eye forward; avoid heavy dark lids. |
| Protruding | The lid stands forward, with a lot of lid space showing. | Matte mid-tones on the lid; a slightly thicker upper liner. |
| Close-set | Less than one eye width between the eyes. | Brighten the inner corners; concentrate liner and lashes at the outer half. |
| Wide-set | More than one eye width between the eyes. | Define the inner corners; extend liner toward the nose slightly. |
Want numbers instead of a mirror check? The canthal tilt test measures upturned vs downturned in degrees, and the eye spacing test measures close-set vs wide-set from a photo.
Guided self-check · no photo upload
Look at the upper-lid crease
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Eye shape chart: six common descriptions
The drawings separate features to make comparison easier. They are not photographs, diagnostic examples or six mutually exclusive categories. “Hooded and almond-like” can describe the same eye.
Opening outline
Almond-like
A more elongated opening with tapering ends. This visual description does not come from a validated width-to-height cutoff.
Opening outline
Rounder
A rounder or more vertically open appearance. Expression and gaze can change how open the eye looks.
Upper-lid fold
Hooded
Skin overlaps part of the crease area when looking ahead. This can coexist with different opening outlines and corner directions.
Upper-lid crease
Monolid
An upper lid without a distinct visible crease. A fold hidden by lighting or overlapping skin is not enough to confirm this description.
Corner direction
Upturned
The outer corner appears higher than the inner corner relative to a level reference. It does not describe the whole eyelid.
Corner direction
Downturned
The outer corner appears lower than the inner corner. Check head position before comparing the direction.
Every illustration runs from inner corner on the left to outer corner on the right. Blue marks the illustrated fold or corner line; gold marks a level reference in the tilt examples.
Want a measurement to go with the description?
A corner angle and an eye-spacing ratio answer different questions. Neither determines the lid fold or assigns the entire eye shape. Use the photo tools for those specific readings.
Canthal tilt →
Measure the corner direction in degrees, separately for each eye.
Eye spacing →
Compare the inner-corner gap with the average eye width.
Face symmetry →
Look at left-right readings across the rest of the face.
Lash map →
The lash extension map that suits your eye opening, tilt and spacing.
Eyebrow mapping →
Where your brows should start, peak and end, in millimetres.
Pupillary distance →
Your PD in millimetres for ordering glasses.
Anatomy references: upper-lid crease and fold anatomy; separate measurements of eye opening, inclination and spacing. The self-check choices are descriptive prompts, not a clinically validated classification.
Sources
What this is based on.
The measurement and its reference ranges come from published research. Studies use different methods and populations, so compare your number with the range shown on this page rather than with other tools.
- 1.
Rhee SC, Woo KS, Kwon B (2012). Biometric study of eyelid shape and dimensions of different races with references to beauty. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. PubMed 22810555
Eyelid shape, crease and canthal measurements compared across ethnic groups.
- 2.
Bouhadana G, Gornitsky J, Saleh E, et al. (2022). Expanding the classic facial canons: quantifying intercanthal distance in a diverse patient population. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. PubMed 35475286
Inner-eye-corner distance measured in a diverse population.
Our own data: how much each reading moves when the same face is photographed again is published on the methodology page. How we choose sources.
Common questions
How do I find my eye shape?
Use a straight-on view with relaxed eyes and brows. Compare three features separately: whether a crease is visible, how tapered or rounded the opening looks, and whether the outer corner is higher or lower. Record each eye separately and use Not sure when the view is unclear.
Is this an automatic eye shape detector?
No. This page is an illustrated guide and a self-check based on your selections. It does not analyse a photo or claim an automatic classification. The separate canthal-tilt and eye-spacing tools estimate specific measurements from photos.
Can eyes be both almond and hooded?
Yes, these terms describe different features. Almond-like usually describes a tapered opening, while hooded describes upper-lid skin overlapping the crease area. Corner direction is a separate feature again.
Are hooded eyes and monolids the same?
No. Hooded is commonly used when skin overlaps the crease area. Monolid usually refers to an upper lid without a distinct visible crease. A single unclear view may not distinguish an absent crease from one that is hidden, so this self-check records what you see rather than deciding the anatomy.
Are wide-set and close-set eyes eye shapes?
They describe spacing between the eyes, not the outline or eyelid crease of either eye. Use the eye-spacing tool to compare the inner-corner gap with average eye width.
Why can my two eyes look different?
The visible crease, opening and corner direction may differ between sides, and expression, head position or lighting can affect what you see. This guide records the observations; it does not establish their cause.
What are the different eye shapes?
The main types of eyes are almond, round, hooded, monolid, upturned, downturned, deep-set and protruding, plus close-set and wide-set, which describe spacing. Most people combine two or three: for example almond and hooded, or round and downturned.
What is the most attractive eye shape?
Almond eyes with a slight upward tilt are the shape most often called the most attractive, and the one makeup tends to imitate with a winged liner. That upswept outer corner is also what the hunter-eyes look is about; the canthal tilt test measures it in degrees.
Is there a best eye shape?
Every eye shape has a signature look: round eyes read open and youthful, hooded eyes read sultry, upturned eyes read alert. The right liner and lash map make any shape look its best.
Are my answers saved?
No image is requested and your selections are held only in this page's memory. Reloading clears them. The site records usage events such as completing the self-check, not the individual feature choices.
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