How to Create the Perfect Eye Makeup to Flatter Almond Eyes and Your Unique Eye Shape

To master your technique, you must first answer the fundamental question: what is almond eyes? Much like the nut they are named after, almond shaped eyes are characterised by an oval shape with slightly pointed outer corners.

Key Characteristics:

• The Taper: The inner and outer corners come to a soft point.
• The Lift: The outer corner usually tilts slightly upwards, creating a natural "cat-eye" effect.
• The Iris: In a true almond shape, the iris (the coloured part of the eye) is slightly touched by both the top and bottom eyelids, meaning you see no white space above or below it when looking straight ahead.

How do they differ? Unlike round eyes, which have more visible white space and a wider vertical opening, almond eyes are more elongated. Compared to hooded eyes, almond shapes typically have a visible crease and plenty of lid space to play with colour.

The goal for almond eyes makeup is rarely to "correct" the shape, but rather to emphasise its natural, feline-like elegance. Here is how to achieve the most flattering eye makeup looks.

The Winged Definition

Because your eyes already have a natural lift, a winged liner is your best friend. Use the Lakmē 9 to 5 Eyeconic Kajal to trace the upper lash line, extending it slightly upwards as you reach the outer corner. The deep pigment adds drama while respecting the eye's natural curve.

Depth and Dimension

To make the eyes pop, use a medium transition shade from the Lakmē Rouge Bloom Eyeshadow Pro-Palette in the crease. Focus the darkest shades on the outer "V" of the eyelid. This depth draws attention to the upward flick of the eye's outer edge.

The Highlight

Apply a shimmering champagne or pale pink from the same palette to the inner corners. This "opens" the eyes and prevents the elongated shape from looking too narrow.

Not everyone possesses the classic almond silhouette, but you can use makeup to mimic its symmetry:

• Round Eyes: Use dark liner on the waterlines to narrow the vertical opening and extend your eyeshadow horizontally to create an "almond" illusion.

• Hooded Eyes: Focus your eyeshadow application above the actual crease so the colour remains visible when your eyes are open.

• Monolids: Create a faux-crease using gradient shading, moving from dark at the lash line to light near the brow bone.

When experimenting with almond shaped eyes makeup, the health of your eyes is as important as the aesthetic.

1. Tightlining Safety: If using the Lakmē 9 to 5 Eyeconic Kajal to tightline (applying liner to the upper waterline), ensure your pencil is freshly sharpened to avoid bacteria.

2. Gentle Removal: The skin around almond eyes is delicate. Use a bi-phase remover to dissolve long-wear products without tugging.

3. Lash Care: Always use a nourishing formula like the Lakmē Eyeconic Curling Mascara. Its curling wand helps lift the lashes upwards, which complements the natural tilt of an almond shape without the need for aggressive manual curlers.

• The Power of Brows: A slightly arched, elongated brow complements the length of almond eyes. Avoid "boxy" starts to the brow, as this can make the eyes look closer together.

• Lower Lash Line: To keep the eyes looking lifted, avoid heavy liner on the bottom inner corner. Only line the outer third of the lower lash line to connect with your top wing.

• Smudging for Softness: For a daytime look, smudge your kajal with a dense brush to create a "smokey wing" rather than a sharp line.

"Almond eyes are too small for dark colours." Quite the opposite. Because almond eyes have a natural "flick," they can handle deep, moody tones better than almost any other shape without looking "closed in."

"You must always use a wing." While wings are flattering, almond eyes also look stunning with a "halo eye" (light in the centre, dark on both corners), which emphasises the roundness of the iris.

Mastering makeup for almond shaped eyes is about celebrating symmetry. By using the right tools—from the precision of a kajal to the lift of a curling mascara—you can enhance what is widely considered the "ideal" canvas for makeup artistry.