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Makeup Tips
Eyeshadow placement, blending techniques, and common mistakes to avoid for a more open, lifted look.
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Eye Shape Guide
Understand your eye shape, master makeup techniques, and explore every treatment option — from Botox brow lifts to surgical solutions.
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What We Cover
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Eyeliner Tips
Winged liner, smudge prevention, and techniques that work with hooded lids to make eyes appear larger.
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Botox & Surgery
Non-surgical Botox brow lifts and surgical options including blepharoplasty, explained clearly.
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Lash Guides
Five false lash styles suited to hooded eyes, plus curler and mascara guidance for maximum lift.
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What Are Hooded Eyes?
The Meaning
Hooded eyes are a natural eye shape where an excess piece of skin from the brow bone partially or completely covers the eyelid. The result can make eyes appear smaller or more tired than they feel.
This shape can be present from birth due to genetics, or it can develop over time. Known causes include aging, genetic traits, eye rubbing, body fatness, muscle structure, trauma, solar radiation, and sleep apnea.
- Aging
- Genetics
- Eye Rubbing
- Body Fatness
- Muscle Structure
- Trauma
- Solar Radiation
- Sleep Apnea
Blog
How to Prevent Eyeshadow Fallout from Settling in the Hood Crease
Hooded eyes have a soft fold of skin above the upper lash line, making the visible crease appear smaller or less defined. Because this mobile eyelid shifts…
Why matte eyeshadows are essential for hooded lid looks
Hooded eyes are commonly described by a visible fold of upper-lid skin that sits over or partly hides the crease. The fold can look soft and defined in a photo…
Highlight Placement That Makes Hooded Eyes Look More Open
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the mobile eyelid, making the visible lid space appear smaller than it is. The crease may be subtle or…
Non-surgical options to tighten loose skin on hooded eyelids
Hooded eyes occur when the upper eyelid crease is partly or completely hidden by a fold of skin, sometimes with protruding orbital fat. Ageing, genetics, fat…
Tape Techniques for Winged Eyeliner on Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the mobile eyelid, so a wing that looks sleek with the eye closed can disappear, smudge, or appear uneven…
Five common eyeshadow mistakes for hooded eyes
Hooded eyes occur when the upper-lid skin folds over the crease, concealing some of the mobile lid between the lashes and fold. That smaller visible area can…
Understanding the anatomy of a hooded eye: what causes the fold
A hooded eye is an upper eyelid whose fold covers most or all of the visible crease, leaving the area between the crease and lash line looking smooth. The…
Best mascara wands for lifting short hooded lashes
Hooded eyes can make healthy upper lashes look unexpectedly short because the eyelid covers part of the lash line. Choosing the best mascara wands for lifting…
How to create a cut crease look on hooded lids
A hooded upper eyelid has a crease that sits partly hidden beneath the lid when your eye is open. This differs from a monolid, which generally has little or no…
Can Botox Really Lift Hooded Eyes Without Surgery?
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin or soft tissue that rests over part of the mobile eyelid. The amount of coverage can vary with genetics, age, brow position,…
Surgical Option
Plastic Surgery
For those seeking a more lasting result, plastic surgery — including blepharoplasty — is covered as a treatment option for hooded eyes. Surgery addresses the excess skin directly and is considered an alternative to non-surgical approaches like Botox.
The site's surgery guide explains the procedure, what to expect, and how it compares to non-surgical routes, helping readers make informed decisions about their options.
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Celebrities with Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes can enhance facial expressions and contribute to a distinctive, memorable look. These ten well-known figures all share the eye shape.
Jennifer Aniston
Leonardo DiCaprio
Solange Knowles
Taylor Swift
Michelle Williams
Robert Pattinson
Blake Lively
Selena Gomez
Gigi Hadid
Benicio del Toro
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Hooded vs Non-Hooded
Hooded Eyes
- Less visible crease due to extra skin draping over the lid
- Eyes can appear smaller or more tired
- Makeup techniques require adjusted placement and blending
- Can result from genetics, aging, trauma, or solar radiation
- Addressed with makeup, Botox, or surgery
Non-Hooded Eyes
- Clearly defined, visible crease above the lid
- Eyes appear more open and awake at rest
- Standard makeup techniques apply more directly
- Aging effects on the lid are typically less pronounced
- Fewer treatment considerations needed
False Lash Guide
Best Lashes for Hooded Eyes
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Wispy Lashes
Varied length spikes create texture and the illusion of depth without weighing down the lid.
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Flared / Cat-Eye
Longer outer-corner lashes draw the eye outward and upward, counteracting the hood effect.
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Natural Length
A uniform, moderate length that adds definition without overwhelming a hooded lid.
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Half / Outer Corner
Applied only to the outer half, these open up the eye shape and are easier to manage on hooded lids.
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Lifted Curl (D or L)
A strong upward curl (D or L curl) lifts lashes away from the hood, keeping them visible throughout the day.
The guide also covers lash curlers, mascara recommendations, and step-by-step instructions for fixing false lashes on hooded eyelids.
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