Not all eye looks are one-size-fits-all.The same liner, lenses or lashes can look completely different depending on your eye shape. When your eye makeup, colored contacts and lashes work with your natural eye shape, everything looks balanced, lifted and naturally defined.
Here’s your HANIIX guide to five common eye shapes and how to style each one beautifully.
Fox Eyes
naturally lifted outer corners, long and sleek shape
Eye Makeup
Fox eyes already have that sharp, lifted look, so don’t round them out. Keep your eyeliner thin and extend it outward into a soft wing. Blend your eyeshadow horizontally, pulling color toward the temples instead of upward. Skip heavy lower lash liner — it can drag the eyes down and ruin that lifted effect. Think elongated, not big.
Lenses
Go for natural or no limbal ring lenses that blend smoothly into your iris. Iris-style designs or soft gradients look the most high-end on this shape. Thick doll-eye rings can make your eyes look too round and less refined, which fights against the sleek fox-eye vibe. Muted tones like gray, olive, ash brown or cool hazel look especially chic and modern.
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| Norko gray | Tango Blue | Whisper Olive |
Lashes
Choose lashes that flare at the outer corners. Go for lashes that add more length at the outer corners to keep the eyes lifted and elongated. Avoid heavy center volume or super round doll lashes — they take away length. Lightweight, wispy clusters add soft lift and definition without looking heavy.
Hooded Eyes
less visible lid space, crease hidden when eyes are open
Eye Makeup
For hooded eyes, the goal is to create the illusion of more lid space. Place your eyeshadow slightly above your natural crease so it’s still visible when your eyes are open. Keep eyeliner very thin and close to the lash line. Thick liner will disappear and make your eyes look smaller. Add a little shimmer or highlight to the inner corners to brighten everything up.
Lenses
This shape benefits from slight enlargement. Doll-eye lenses or soft limbal rings help define the iris and make your eyes look more open and awake. Lighter or brighter tones also reflect more light, which helps the eyes pop. Very dark or flat colors can make hooded eyes look smaller.
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| Ocean Brown Green | Potion Brown | Roam Green |
Lashes
Focus on curl, not length. Strongly curled lashes lift the lid and open the eye instantly. Choose short to medium lengths with more volume in the center rather than the outer corners. This creates a rounder, wider look instead of pulling the eyes down.
Almond Eyes
balanced, slightly tapered, the most versatile shape
Eye Makeup
Almond eyes are naturally proportional, so almost any makeup style works. You can go soft and natural for everyday or add a smokey eye for drama. Both winged liner and rounded liner look great. Just follow your natural shape — you don’t need to overcorrect or reshape anything.
Lenses
This is the easiest eye shape to style because every lens type works. Doll-eye lenses add cute enlargement, limbal rings add definition, no-ring lenses look clean and natural, and iris styles create a soft realistic blend. You can switch based on your mood or outfit without worrying about balance.
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| Date Brown | Luna Blue | Twist Green |
Lashes
Most lash styles look flattering here. Natural wispy lashes, soft volume sets, or light doll lashes all work well. Just avoid anything overly heavy that hides your natural shape. Balanced, everyday lashes usually look the most elegant.
Sleepy Eyes
slightly downturned outer corners, relaxed or droopy look
Eye Makeup
The key is lifting the outer corners. Always angle your eyeliner upward — never straight or downward. Blend darker shadow slightly above the outer corner to fake a lift. Keep the lower lash line light and clean. Too much shadow underneath can make your eyes look more tired.
Lenses
Choose lenses that brighten and enlarge. Doll-eye designs or soft limbal rings help make the eyes look rounder and more awake. Light browns, honey, soft gray or olive tones add freshness. Very dark lenses can emphasize the droopy look, so it’s better to stay lighter and softer.
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| Adeline Brown | Oasis Olive | Tango Blue |
Lashes
Look for lashes with an outer-corner lift or cat-eye flare. This pulls the eye upward instantly. Strong curl is important here too. Avoid straight or flat lashes because they can make the eyes look heavier. Go for lightweight, curled lashes that lift the eyes. Avoid thick or heavy styles that can weigh them down.
Doe Eyes
round, wide, innocent, naturally big-looking
Eye Makeup
Doe eyes already look open and sweet, so lean into that softness. Use rounded shadow placement and blend gently around the center of the lid. A slightly thicker liner is okay because your lid space can handle it. Add shimmer to the middle of the lid to make your eyes look even bigger and brighter.
Lenses
This shape looks amazing with doll-eye or defined limbal ring lenses. Enlarging designs enhance that big, sparkling effect and give a cute, doll-like finish. Glossy browns, chocolate tones, soft grays and even pastel shades work beautifully. Very natural no-ring lenses might look too subtle for this eye shape.
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| Adeline Brown | Lolly Violet | Russian Blue |
Lashes
Choose doll-style lashes with more length and volume in the center. This keeps the eyes looking round and open. Avoid strong cat-eye or outer-heavy lashes because they can stretch the shape too much. Soft, lightweight lashes with more volume in the center help keep the eyes round, open and bright.
Final Thoughts
Beautiful eyes come from choosing the right details, not adding more. When your lenses, lashes and makeup fit your natural shape, the result looks balanced, defined and polished. HANIIX designs every lens and lash with comfort, clarity and natural definition in mind. Each piece highlights your features and brings focus to your eyes.
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