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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 Highlight The Brow Bone Without Emphasising The Hood
A softly defined brow bone can make the eyes look lifted, rested and more open. The key is controlling placement, texture and contrast so the light catches the…
Can Latisse worsen hooded eyes? Understanding lash growth and lid weight
Hooded eyes have a distinctive shape where the brow bone sits close to the lash line, often folding skin over the mobile lid. Many people with this feature…
Best Makeup Brushes for Blending Shadows on Deep Set Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes are the most common eye shape in Australia, shared by people from Perth to Brisbane, yet many brushes marketed as "essential" simply do not reach…
Blepharoplasty scarring: how it heals and how to fade it
Hooded eyes are inherited for many people, while others notice the fold creeping down as collagen drops with age. When makeup can no longer hold a lift and the…
How to Use a Cut Crease Technique on a Hooded Eye Lid
A cut crease can create the impression of a higher, more defined eyelid by placing a sharp line between the mobile lid and the upper eyeshadow. On a hooded…
5 celebrity men with hooded eyes and how they style their look
For decades, hooded lids were treated as something to correct or disguise. The reality is the shape simply calls for a different playbook, and a handful of…
The Difference Between Hooded And Partially Hooded Eyes Explained
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that rests over the crease, making the eyelid appear smaller when the eyes are open. Partially hooded eyes have a similar…
What Is Brow Ptosis And How It Relates To Hooded Eyes
Brow ptosis is a downward shift of the eyebrow, usually caused by ageing, changes in the forehead muscles, skin laxity, or less commonly nerve and muscle…
How to Apply False Lashes Without Weighing Down Hooded Lids
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the natural crease, so the visible lid space can be smaller than it first appears. A false lash that…
The Best Kohl and Pencil Liners for the Waterline with Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that partially covers the crease or mobile lid, so the visible eye area can look smaller when the eyes are open. Waterline…
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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