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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
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Primer Techniques for Creases on Hooded Lids
The best primer application methods to fill in creases on hooded lids focus on placement and restraint. Primer can make the upper-lid fold look smoother by…
Blepharoplasty Risks for Hooded Eyes in Australia
Hooded eyes occur when the upper eyelid crease is partly hidden by a fold of skin. The effect can make the eye opening look smaller and create shadowing that…
How to Choose Glasses Frames for Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the crease and may sit close to the lash line or extend towards the outer corner. This natural structure…
Eyelid Tape And Its Long-Term Effects On Skin
Eyelid tape can make a hooded eyelid crease look more visible within minutes. The narrow strips sit in the natural fold or slightly above it, gently holding…
How to Photograph Hooded Eyes for a Confident Selfie
A selfie can make hooded eyes look heavier, smaller or less even than they appear in person. The front-facing camera sits close to the face, wide-angle lenses…
Can Hydrating Eye Creams Soften The Look Of Hooded Eyes?
Can hydrating eye creams reduce the appearance of hooded eyes? They may make the surrounding skin look smoother, fresher and less creased, but they cannot…
The Best Makeup Brands For Hooded Eye Tutorials
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the crease, so standard makeup demonstrations can be difficult to follow. A look that appears lifted on a…
How to Create a Gradient Eye Look That Flatters Hooded Lids
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the mobile eyelid, especially when the eyes are open. The crease may be subtle or pronounced, and it can…
Understanding Healing After A Non-Invasive Brow Lift
A non-invasive brow lift can create a more open-looking eye area without incisions or a surgical recovery period. Most treatments use carefully placed…
Signs You Might Need a Blepharoplasty Consultation
Hooded eyes are a normal facial feature in which excess upper-eyelid skin, a low brow position, or the natural eye socket structure partly covers the crease.…
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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