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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
The Best Tinted Brow Gels for a Lifting Effect on Hooded Lids
Hooded lids have a naturally heavier fold of skin over the crease, so the brow becomes an important part of the visible eye area. A well-chosen tinted brow gel…
Choosing the Right Brow Shape for Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that sits over the crease, making the mobile eyelid look smaller or less visible when the eyes are open. The amount of hooding…
Why Jennifer Lawrence Has Such Noticeable Hooded Eyes
Jennifer Lawrence’s eye shape is one of the features that gives her face a distinctive, expressive quality. When her eyes are open, the skin and soft tissue…
How to Wear Colorful Eyeliner on Hooded Eyes Without Looking Dated
Colourful eyeliner can make hooded eyes look brighter, larger and more expressive, but placement matters more than the shade itself. When the mobile lid is…
Recovering from Blepharoplasty: Managing Swelling and Bruising After Surgery
Blepharoplasty remains one of the most requested cosmetic procedures among Australians seeking a more open, rested eye appearance. Whether performed on the…
Cream to Powder Shadows That Stay Put on Hooded Lids
For anyone with a hidden crease, finding eyeshadow that doesn't smear, smudge or vanish by morning tea can feel like a never-ending quest. The fold of skin…
How to create a soft smokey eye that flatters hooded shapes
Hooded eyes sit beneath a softly descending brow bone, leaving only a small window of mobile lid visible when the eyes are open. This shape, shared by…
Why Hooded Eyes Can Show Up Earlier: A Genetic Blueprint
Hooded eyes are a feature most people associate with middle age, yet a growing number of Australians in their twenties and thirties are noticing the tell-tale…
What to Avoid in Eye Makeup If You Have Heavy Hooded Lids
Heavy hooded lids have a fold of skin that sits over part of the mobile eyelid and may cover the crease when the eyes are open. The amount of hooding can vary…
At-home exercises for hooded eyes: do they actually work?
Hooded eyes are incredibly common among Australians, with the trait frequently linked to a combination of bone structure, age-related skin laxity, and the kind…
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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