Hooded Eyes: How to Tell and What Suits Them
Hooded eyes have an extra fold of skin that droops over the crease, so the mobile eyelid looks small or hidden when your eyes are open. Hooding can be natural from a young age or develop with age.
How to tell if you have hooded eyes
- Your eyelid crease disappears when your eyes are open
- A fold of skin from the brow bone covers most of the mobile lid
- Eyeshadow on the lid is hard to see when you look straight ahead
- Your brow bone may look prominent
Makeup tips for hooded eyes
- Apply crease shadow slightly above your natural crease, with your eyes open, so it stays visible
- Use a thin liner and a wing angled towards the tail of the brow
- Waterproof products prevent transfer onto the hood
Brows and grooming
- Well-shaped, slightly lifted brows make hooded eyes look more open
- Men: hooded eyes with low brows often read as intense and deep-set
Frequently Asked Questions
Are hooded eyes the same as hunter eyes?
They share traits such as little visible upper eyelid. Hunter eyes also imply a positive canthal tilt and almond shape.
Can hooded eyes develop with age?
Yes. Skin elasticity decreases with age, which can make the upper eyelid fold more noticeable.
Should I avoid eyeliner with hooded eyes?
No. A thin line along the lash line and a wing angled upward work well; thick liner on the lid can disappear when your eyes are open.