Upturned Eyes: How to Tell and What Suits Them
Upturned eyes have outer corners that sit higher than the inner corners — a positive canthal tilt. They give a lifted, alert look and are sometimes called cat eyes or fox eyes.
How to tell if you have upturned eyes
- A line from the inner to the outer corner of your eye slopes upward
- Your lower lash line lifts towards the outer corner
- Your eyes look naturally lifted even without makeup
- Almond-shaped outline is common
Makeup tips for upturned eyes
- Balance the tilt by adding a little liner or shadow to the outer lower lash line
- Keep wings short and horizontal so the eye doesn't look overly lifted
- Highlight the inner corner to open the eye
Canthal tilt and attractiveness
A slight positive canthal tilt is common and often considered attractive, and it's part of what people call hunter eyes. There's a wide normal range, and a tilt measurement is only one small part of how a face is perceived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are upturned eyes the same as positive canthal tilt?
Yes. Upturned eyes are eyes with a positive canthal tilt: the outer corner sits higher than the inner corner.
How do I check my canthal tilt?
Take a straight-on photo and draw a line from the inner to the outer corner of your eye. If it slopes upward, your tilt is positive. AI face analysis can measure it for you.
Can I change my canthal tilt?
Your bone structure sets the tilt. Makeup and brow shaping can change how lifted the eyes look; any surgical option is a medical decision for a qualified professional.