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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
Preparing For Upper Blepharoplasty In Australia
Upper blepharoplasty, often called upper eyelid surgery, removes or reshapes excess skin and sometimes a small amount of fat from the upper eyelids. People may…
Non-surgical options for hooded eyes: fillers, threads and tightening
Hooded eyes occur when excess skin and soft tissue fold down from the brow bone, partially covering the upper lid crease. The shape can be inherited or develop…
Tape tricks for a flawless winged liner on hooded eyes
If you've ever lined your eyes in front of the bathroom mirror, blinked, and watched a perfectly good wing disappear into the crease, you're not imagining…
Best drugstore eye primers for hooded lids that crease
If you've ever watched your carefully blended eyeshadow slide into a soft brown haze by mid-morning, you're not imagining things. Hooded lids sit differently…
Does Age Cause Hooded Eyes? Understanding Natural Change
Hooded eyes describe an upper eyelid where skin or soft tissue rests over part of the mobile eyelid. For some people, this shape is present from childhood and…
Understanding the Anatomy of a Hooded Eyelid
A hooded eyelid has a fold of skin that extends from the brow area towards, or over, the mobile eyelid. This natural structure can make the visible lid space…
Matte And Shimmer Eyeshadow For Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the mobile eyelid, so the visible lid space can look smaller when the eyes are open. This shape may be…
How To Apply Strip Lashes When Your Crease Is Hidden
A concealed crease changes where a false lash sits, how much of the band is visible, and whether your eyelid feels crowded after application. The aim is not to…
The Best Eyelash Curlers for Hooded Eye Shapes
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that rests over part or all of the mobile eyelid. This can make the lash line appear smaller, hide the roots of the lashes and…
Blepharoplasty Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
Blepharoplasty, often called eyelid surgery, can reduce excess skin, reshape the upper eyelid crease, or soften lower-eye bags. The procedure may be performed…
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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