Eye Shape Quiz
Almond, round, hooded, or monolid: find out in 60 seconds
Answer 5 quick questions (with a mirror handy) to find your eye shape.
Why eye shape changes everything
Every tutorial you've ever watched was filmed on ONE eye shape, usually almond. If your wing disappears, your shadow transfers, or liner "never looks like the video," the technique isn't wrong; it's just mapped to a different shape. Know yours, and suddenly tutorials become translatable.
The four shapes
Almond
Tapered with gently lifted corners and a visible crease, the shape most techniques are designed for. Classic wings and crease work translate directly.
Round
Tall, open, expressive, with white often visible around the iris. Outward-pulled liner and outer-third shadow elongate beautifully.
Hooded
A skin fold rests over the crease and swallows lid looks. The fixes: apply with eyes open, place colour above the fold, and seal liner with primer.
Monolid
One smooth lid, no crease: the K-beauty signature canvas. Horizontal gradient shadow and centre-weighted liner build depth without needing a fold.
Learn makeup for YOUR shape
In the Makeup Course for Teens, Svetlana teaches liner, blending, and lash technique adjusted to each eye shape, and the K-Beauty Course goes deep on monolid and hooded techniques. Both $15, ages 11–17. Pair your result with the makeup style quiz for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know my eye shape?
Look straight into a mirror and check two things: whether your crease is visible when your eyes are open (hidden crease = hooded, no crease at all = monolid), and whether white shows above or below your iris (yes = round, no = almond). The quiz above turns this into five guided checks.
What are hooded eyes?
Hooded eyes have a fold of skin that rests over the crease, so eyeshadow on the lid disappears when your eyes are open. They're extremely common and naturally sultry, makeup just goes slightly higher than the fold, applied with eyes open.
What is a monolid?
A monolid is a smooth eyelid without a visible crease, common in East Asian eye shapes and the canvas K-beauty eye techniques are designed around. Gradient shadow and centre-weighted liner create gorgeous depth without needing a fold.
Does eye shape really change how I should do eyeliner?
More than any other feature. The same wing that lifts almond eyes can vanish into a hooded fold or look too heavy on round eyes. Matching liner technique to your shape is the single fastest upgrade in eye makeup.