Almond-shaped eyes: features of daytime and evening makeup


Issues discussed in the material:
  • What makes almond-shaped eyes unique?
  • How to highlight the beauty of almond-shaped eyes with makeup
  • What makeup techniques should owners of almond-shaped eyes avoid?
  • Which curls and extension effects are suitable for almond-shaped eyes?

Almond-shaped eyes always attract special attention with their beauty. Girls with this appearance attract the attention of the opposite sex. With the help of decorative cosmetics you can improve your already attractive eye shape. This is exactly what our article will discuss.

Everyday makeup for almond-shaped eyes

Almond shaped eyes

The analogy with a nut here is not accidental: outwardly, the eyes of this shape really resemble almond kernels.

Such eyes can be of different sizes and colors, so women should choose cosmetics taking into account their individual appearance. However, we can highlight some general makeup rules for all almond-shaped women.

In principle, girls with oriental eyes are attractive without makeup, and they don’t need any cosmetics. However, makeup options in this case may have their own nuances, depending on the style of clothing, hair styling, etc.

Compared to other types of incisions, almond-shaped incisions do not particularly oblige you to any specific make-up: virtually any options and methods of applying cosmetics are suitable for such eyes. However, there are certain rules that are still worth listening to.

  1. Arrows.
  2. The subtle curve is perhaps the main advantage of this type of cut. That is why it is worth thinking about the shape of the arrows for almond-shaped eyes. If you draw them along the lash line, they will add additional emphasis to the graceful curve. The arrow should be clear and clearly visible. Her ponytail should be made long (within reasonable limits). A short arrow can visually reduce the width of the eyes.

    Almond shaped eyes

  3. Application of two colors.
  4. Smoky eyes are another worthy makeup option for almond-shaped eyes. To do this, take 2 colors: blend the lighter one in the center and in the inner corner of the eyelid, the darker one in the crease at the upper edge. “Stretch” the shadows towards the temple area to make almond-shaped eyes even more attractive.

  5. "Exclusively to the top."
  6. Under no circumstances should you apply cosmetics to the lower eyelid. It is not even recommended to tint eyelashes with mascara in this area. Such restrictions are associated with the peculiarities of the almond-shaped eyes, namely, the tendency of the outer corner to rise.

  7. Fit correction.
  8. Separate “buts” may arise depending on how far or close the eyes are located from each other. For a wide fit, smoky makeup is preferable, when areas closer to the center of the eyelid are tinted with dark shadows. If the eyes are located quite deep and close, shimmering shadows and elongated arrows will help out.

  9. Eyebrow shape.
  10. The arch of the eyebrows should match the almond shape of the eyes. Do not pluck the hairs in a thin straight line, try to maintain an elegant break.

  11. "Styling" hairs.
  12. Correctly applied eyelash makeup can also favorably highlight the advantages of almond-shaped eyes. Touch up the hairs, trying to position them towards the outer corner of the upper eyelid. Such an original “styling” will perfectly fit the general idea of ​​makeup.

Once you have decided on the appropriate makeup options, you can confidently get down to business. Everyday make-up always begins with the choice of shadows. For these purposes, light shades are best suited: gray, purple. First, apply the shadow with an applicator to the area of ​​the upper eyelid, as well as to the area under the eyebrow arch. Then you need to draw a clear line under the eyelashes, starting from the inner edge and ending at the central area of ​​the lower eyelid.

At the next stage, use shadows of a slightly darker shade. Take a closer look at the brownish shades. The untouched outer part of the eyelid must be well covered with the chosen color. The corner under the lower eyelashes (from the center to the outer edge) is painted over with dark shadows, which are shaded to hide the transition of one shade to another.

These simple techniques will help you create an elegant and discreet makeup for every day. If you draw an arrow along the lash line on the upper eyelid, the makeup will look more impressive. For these purposes, it is necessary to select a shade of a cosmetic pencil that matches the color of the iris.

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Application Features

Before applying, a professional with experience takes into account the architecture of the face, determines what will require correction, and where to place accents. The right make-up will help highlight your natural beauty.

Elongated inner corners with roundness, pointed outer corner allow you to work with both pencils and eyeliner. This is a real space for creativity.

Before application pay attention:

  • narrow, wide or normal set;
  • is there asymmetry;
  • deep or normal fit.

Models with such a cut are a godsend for a makeup artist. Any style will do.


The use of premium products and knowledge of 2021 trends does not guarantee success.
You will need knowledge of color, studying the nuances of pigmentation, and being able to combine different brands. The perception of the result is affected by lighting. If a girl is being decorated for an event that will last several hours, then the coating must remain flawless.

“Almond” requires a bright and precise make-up. Copious application is only possible closer to the outer corner. The closer to the eyebrows, the more “transparent” and more natural. Shadows are chosen not only according to appearance and style. The occasion and the integrity of the appearance play a big role.

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Black and colored eyeliner

Clear lines will help focus attention. Around the top contour, a strip with a long tail is suitable as an everyday option. For an evening out, you can complement it by lining the lower eyelid.


In 2018-2019, graphics on the top and several dots on the bottom are popular.

Futuristic style is inappropriate in an office or business setting, but is ideal for walks, dates, and meetings with friends.

Thick and thick stripes are no longer relevant and it is better to avoid them in everyday make-up. You can add expressiveness using eye shadow.

Symmetry is one of the primary conditions for creating a spectacular image using arrows. If even lines are not possible, then before applying the eyeliner, you can put dots along the growth of the eyelashes, and then simply run a brush along them.

Color duo

A successful combination from a coloristic point of view creates an attractive look. The most intense shadows are at the lash line, then shaded and stretched towards the temples.

Pronounced expressiveness is achieved thanks to the smokey eye of two shades. The darker one is applied at the bottom. The brighter or darker, the more suitable it is for an evening out.

A successful look can be achieved by combining the right shadows. Poor pigmentation can create dirt on the eyelid.

The industry should surprise. This can be seen on the pages of glossy magazines and catwalks. But the style demonstrated is not suitable for an ordinary corporate event with colleagues or a date. It is unwise to blindly follow trends; it is wiser to identify the advantages and your own natural beauty given by nature.

Emphasis on top

An open look, expressiveness and naturalness are the advantages of working only with the upper part. By tinting the bottom one, an additional dark stripe is created, which is not always appropriate.


A shading material is applied to the upper part, followed by a thin liner.

Ignoring is suitable for those who struggle with bruising and darkening. A concealing pencil and a thick foundation with a matte effect will help eliminate the deficiency.

How to emphasize the attractiveness of brown-eyed people

Makeup directly depends on the shade of the iris. Ideal combinations:

  • copper;
  • beige;
  • bronze;
  • grey;
  • gold;
  • turquoise;
  • purple;
  • amber;
  • silver.

If the iris is nutty, then plum, emerald and olive are also suitable.

These eyes can be lined with rich color with a dense coating for going to a restaurant or a social event. For arrows, choose classic black, gray, brown and emerald. The ideal accent will be created by thin graphite lines with light shading.

A spectacular gradient from dark chocolate to light gold will transform any woman. The variations of combinations are multifaceted; it is not for nothing that it is believed that it is easier to decorate dark-eyed girls.

Modeling will solve problems with violation of proportions. Another nuance - increased pigment intensity can make you look older; you need to stop in time and not overdo it.

Makeup for green eyes

Green eyes are distinguished by depth and deliberate mystery. It is important to avoid sharp edges, achieving a smooth gradient.

Help to highlight them:

  • grey;
  • coffee;
  • carbonic;
  • peach;
  • copper.

Makeup artists recommend not using plum and purple for deep-set eyes; the look will look unhealthy. In combination with pale skin, the effect can be disastrous, as well as the result. Color is more important than fashion.

A capricious color requires careful attention; you should not combine more than two. Incorrect shading will make the make-up dirty and untidy. Professional cosmetics will come in handy. Cool eye shadow is an indispensable option for green-eyed girls.

Focus on gray eyes

It is more difficult to choose the right combination for gray-eyed girls. If you have a warm skin tone, then you can consider:

  • gold;
  • bronze;
  • caramel.

It is better not to use black, carbon and graphite. In this case, it will not decorate the iris, but will give the image vulgarity. They are only applied to people with cool skin tones.

If the model has cold-colored skin, then consider:

  • violet;
  • blue;
  • turquoise;
  • pink;
  • green.

Don't overdo it with mascara. Choose an extension option and 1-2 layers. If these conditions are not met, lumps will appear and the eyelashes may stick together.

Recommendations for blue-eyed people

Blue-eyed beauties with an almond shape are very rare. Makeup artists often choose the wrong colors. Classic arrows are universal, but sometimes you want something bright and original.

It's a big mistake to use deep black. Help to emphasize:

  • pink;
  • white;
  • blue;
  • blue;
  • turquoise;
  • cream.

Makeup for blue-eyed people looks good when both the upper and lower parts stand out intensely. A soft gradient and smooth transitions will help create an unforgettable image.

Evening makeup for almond-shaped eyes

Those with this expressive eye shape will be irresistible at any party if they follow the recommendations below for applying makeup. Evening makeup and the technique of applying it are slightly different from the everyday version. First, you should draw a line with a cosmetic pencil along the growth line of the upper and lower eyelashes. Use a tool with a soft rod; there is no need to sharpen it; the strip should be quite wide. The remaining stages of applying evening makeup are the same as in the version for a regular day.

Almond shaped eyes

For a festive make-up, you can try applying cosmetics of various shades to almond-shaped eyes, the main thing is not to forget the basic rule: gently, shading the clear edges, move from pale to dark tones. Many ladies refuse to experiment with color for fear of looking ridiculous. In this case, one useful tip will always help out: use shadows and a pencil of the same shade as the iris of your almond-shaped eyes.

Blue shades are perfect for a special event: blue, cornflower blue, amethyst. You can try their combinations, mixing different colors, but, of course, within reasonable limits. Metallic shades and a small amount of glitter look good. If you plan to attend a significant social event, for example, a gala reception of a foreign delegation followed by a buffet, you should take a closer look at golden, bronze or reddish-brown shades.

For those with almond-shaped green eyes, copper and lilac shades in makeup are perfect. Brick-colored shadows and pale yellow tones will also look good. The most advantageous option for green-eyed beauties is cosmetics in light lilac shades.

Greenish tones are perfect for girls with blue irises. Using eyeshadow of a similar color will make their look more expressive. In addition, you can experiment with brown, beige or steel shades, and use only eyeliner for makeup.

Large, almond-shaped eyes are placed above the upper eyelashes, slightly deviating from the hairline. A shaded line will look impressive. You can visually enlarge small almond-shaped eyes using a soft black pencil. They need to draw lines on the inner eyelids (in close proximity to the growth zone of the upper and lower eyelashes). Use dark mascara to lengthen your hair. Evening makeup is ready!

How to accentuate gray eyes

The most common eye color is gray. But that doesn't make him any less attractive. If you choose the right shadows, make beautiful, even eyelashes and emphasize the thickness of your eyelashes, a gray-eyed girl will not be left without fans. Almond-shaped gray eyes are especially impressive. But how to arrange them in such a way as to get the perfect image?


The most common eye color is gray. But that doesn't make him any less attractive.


For warm-toned skin, shades of caramel, sand, gold or bronze are suitable if you want to focus on the depth of your eyes


Please note that gray eyes can change color depending on the weather, time of year, clothing, mood and, of course, makeup

It is believed that any shade of eye shadow is suitable for decorating gray eyes. But this is only partially true. Skin color plays an important role:

  • For warm-toned skin, caramel, sand, golden or bronze shades are suitable if you want to focus on the depth of your eyes. If you want to draw attention to your face, then make-up in cool colors is suitable for you, for example, blue, light blue, pink, purple, green or turquoise.
  • For cool-toned skin and an emphasis on the eyes, it is appropriate to use purple and green shadows. You can draw attention to your face with warm, natural tones. Creamy caramel, light purple, light brown and pinkish beige are suitable.


Gray eyes are considered chameleon-like and can be used to create unique, different looks.
Do not use shadows that are too bright or identical to the color of the iris. Otherwise, the look will lose depth and be distracted.

Advice! Please note that gray eyes can change color depending on the weather, time of year, clothing, mood and, of course, makeup. They are considered chameleons and this can be used to create unique, different looks.

Almond shaped eyes like Sophia Loren

It's no secret that this world-famous Italian actress is the happy owner of almond-shaped eyes. However, those who cannot boast of the same expressive cut should not be upset. Making your eyes almond-shaped is not as difficult as it seems; you just need to use shades of gray, black, chocolate and plum to apply makeup. The effect of their use will be simply amazing. Makeup in the style of smoky eyes will make your look irresistible and seductive.

Almond shaped eyes

Cosmetics must be applied in a certain sequence. Using the applicator, you need to paint the upper eyelid with amethyst shadows. Then, using a soft pencil of the same color, draw a line under the lower eyelashes. You need to move from the inner border of the eyelid to the outer. Next, at the outer edge, you need to shade the brown shadows towards the center.

Emphasize the eyelid itself with gray color. Make the bottom edge darker. At the end, blend the junction of the two shades, removing the clear transition between them. Next, draw arrows on the upper eyelids, starting from the center and ending with the outer edge. The tails can be directed slightly upward.

How to tell if you have almond-shaped eyes

To determine the shape of your organs of vision, you need to carefully examine them using a mirror in a room with good lighting. If you have a mirror with a magnifying glass, use it.

Examine the upper eyelid. If a fold hangs over the eye, then such eyes do not belong to the oriental type and are not almond-shaped.

Determine whether the corners are raised or lowered. The classic almond shape is when the outer and inner corners are on the same horizontal line. But there may be deviations when the central axis of the eye is shifted diagonally. This look is called slanted.

Almond-shaped eyes in men and women are always proportional to the face and its parts (nose, lips). An eye is considered normal if its aspect ratio is 1:2, its length is twice as wide as its width.

Types of eyes; almond-shaped eyes

What should girls with almond-shaped eyes avoid?

It is important for all representatives of the fairer sex with an oriental face to understand that their eyes are attractive in themselves; highlighting them too much means overdoing it. The look of those with an almond shape has a mysterious appeal, and if you overdo it with cosmetics, the makeup will turn out vulgar and ugly.

If you have thick and long eyelashes, you don't need to use lengthening mascara. The eyebrows should also match the overall look: thin and soft lines with a characteristic curve will look great. Excess hairs need to be removed, otherwise excessive thickness will add a couple of years to your hair.

Dark tones should be used to tint eyebrows. For too pale hairs, a gray or brown pencil is suitable.

Makeup rules for a round face

The basic rule of applying makeup is proper contouring. To do this, you need to highlight the area around the forehead, under the eyes and chin with a lighter tone.

You should not make too strong an emphasis; all lines on the face should be smooth.

Now let's look at the makeup option for a round face with blue eyes.

  • In this case, you need not only to make the oval of the face more elongated, but also to emphasize the color of the eyes.
  • To do this, you should use silver, pink or purple shades.
  • Bright blue cosmetics will also look good.
  • A makeup option for a round face with green eyes may also be interesting. Here, in addition to emphasizing the chin and forehead, eye makeup should use purple and green colors. A brown tint is also suitable. At the same time, do not forget to extend the line of the outer corner a little so that the eyes appear a little narrower.

Features of makeup for a round face with brown eyes.

  1. Here it is best to use beige, pink or golden shadows. This way you will not only highlight the interesting color of your eyes, but also draw attention to their stunning color.
  2. And, of course, you should pay attention to creating makeup for a round face with gray eyes. Here, in addition to narrowing the oval, you should also pay attention to giving your eyes a more saturated color. In this case, a shade such as silver is best suited. Moreover, it is better to opt for shadows with mother-of-pearl. But matte shadows will make your eyes look dull.

As you can see, it doesn’t matter what shape your eyes are, and whether nature gave you brown or blue eyes. If you know how to correctly place accents with the help of cosmetics, then your appearance will always be perfect.

So practice, choose your look and be happy!

How to properly highlight almond-shaped eyes

You don't need to be a professional makeup artist to create beautiful almond-shaped eyes. The most important thing is to emphasize natural beauty using some techniques:

  • Almond-shaped eyes look advantageous against the backdrop of thin, arched eyebrows.
  • Excessive makeup will do more harm than good. It is better not to use more than three shades of cosmetics.
  • Arrows need to be drawn starting from the center of the upper eyelid.
  • Slanted strokes and thick lines give the look an unnatural look. The optimal solution is horizontal lines.
  • Any cosmetic products must be carefully shaded, erasing the clear boundaries of the transition.

However, not only the form is of great importance.

  • Large and slightly bulging almond-shaped eyes can be visually reduced by using brown and black shadows.
  • If the situation is the opposite, it is recommended to give preference mainly to light pink or beige tones.
  • It is better to tint deep-set eyes with pearlescent shadows.

When choosing a particular cosmetic product, be guided, first of all, by the color of your iris. It's best if the shades match. You can also use cosmetics that are a darker tone. If the choice falls on shadows or pencils of other shades, it is important that they match the color of the eyes.

Almond-shaped eyes look good when surrounded by light gray or pink tones. A cosmetic pencil of this shade is a guarantee of success in creating an attractive and bright image.

Oriental beauties can easily do without makeup at all. They always look very impressive even without makeup.

Features of almond-shaped eyes

Such eyes completely repeat the contours of the nut of the same name (or a drop of water) - a rounded inner corner and a pointed outer corner, quite often slightly raised. This configuration is very convenient and gives a lot of scope for makeup, but with incorrect makeup it is very easy to disrupt the natural charm of the “almonds.” You can use almost any make-up technique, realize any fantasy, since the folds on the moving eyelid with such eyes are practically not pronounced, which leaves a lot of space for applying decorative cosmetics.

The main principle when making up almond-shaped eyes is to emphasize their natural harmony, and not at all to adjust or change their appearance. All eyeliner lines must be drawn straight up, repeating the natural shape.

Important! This appearance does not tolerate an excess of cosmetics; overloading it makes the look tired and a little sick, adding unnecessary years.

When applying makeup, you should also take into account the color of the iris and hair. So, when choosing a palette, it is better to take the main shades a couple of tones darker than the eye color; it is better to avoid bright and unusual ones. Do not emphasize your eyelashes or eyebrows too much - otherwise they will hide the beauty of your look.

Eyelash extensions for almond shaped eyes

Almond shaped eyes

This cosmetic procedure will help correct imperfections and complement the image, although this is not so important for such a cut. When applying eyelash extensions to almond-shaped eyes, not only the size and location of the hairs, but also their bend is of great importance. Lashmakers can offer a wide variety of extension methods using both straight and curled hairs.

How to decide on the shape of eyelashes for almond-shaped eyes? In fact, there is no single correct answer - it all depends on the flight of fancy of the client and the master. You can safely experiment: all types of curves will suit the almond shape.

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