Determining your eye shape requires careful observation of several key features. The most significant indicator, as noted in "Make a Note of the Crease," is the shape and size of your crease. A prominent crease allows for more detailed classification, while a monolid (lacking a crease) is a distinct shape itself.
Identifying Your Eye Shape: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Examine your crease: Look closely at your eyelid. Do you have a visible crease? If not, you likely have monolid eyes. If you do, proceed to step 2.
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Assess the outer corners: Are the outer corners of your eyes higher, lower, or level with the inner corners? Upward-sloping corners indicate upturned eyes, downward-sloping corners suggest downturned eyes, and level corners mean your eyes are likely almond-shaped or another shape depending on other factors.
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Observe the eyelid shape: Is your eyelid mostly visible? Do you have a visible portion of your upper eyelid hidden by skin that overlaps your crease? If your eyelid is mostly or entirely hidden, you may have hooded eyes.
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Consider overall shape: Take into account the overall shape of your eyes: round, oval, or a combination of shapes.
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Use technology: Several apps and websites, like the one mentioned from eye-shapes.com, offer image analysis to help determine eye shape based on various features.
Common Eye Shapes
- Monolid: Lacks a visible crease.
- Hooded: Upper eyelid skin partially or completely covers the crease.
- Almond: Elongated shape with a slight upward slant.
- Round: Circular or nearly circular shape.
- Upturned: Outer corners are higher than inner corners.
- Downturned: Outer corners are lower than inner corners.
To accurately determine your eye shape, self-observation combined with using online resources or apps can be most effective. Remember that eye shapes can be quite unique and may fall into categories or be a blend of characteristics.
