Eyeliner can completely change the way your eyes look, but the same wing will not suit everyone in exactly the same way. The trick is understanding your eye shapes first. Once you know whether your eyes are round, almond, hooded or another shape, choosing a flattering liner style becomes much easier.
There is no single “perfect” eyeliner rule. Think of your natural eye shape as a guide, then have fun adjusting your line, wing and thickness.
Round Eyes: Stretch the Shape Outward
Round eyes usually look more circular and open. To create a slightly longer appearance, focus your liner towards the outer half of the eye.
Start with a thin line along the upper lashes, gradually make it thicker towards the outside, then finish with a small outward or lifted wing. When choosing eyeliner for round almond eyes, remember that round eyes often benefit from extra length at the outer corner.
Almond Eyes: Keep It Classic or Go Bold
Almond eyes are oval with slightly pointed corners, making them one of the most versatile shapes for eyeliner. If you are looking for eyeliner for almond eyes, start by tracing the upper lash line and following the natural direction of the outer corner with a wing.
A thin flick looks polished for everyday makeup, while a longer or thicker wing can make the look more dramatic. Feeling playful? Almond eyes are also great for experimenting with graphic or double-liner looks.
Hooded Eyes: Make the Wing Easy to See
With hooded eyes, part of the eyelid may be less visible when your eyes are open. Apply your eyeliner while looking straight into the mirror so you can see where the final line will sit.
Keep the liner close to the lashes and focus more definition on the outer corner. A slightly lifted wing can help the shape remain visible instead of disappearing into the fold.
More Eye Shapes to Try
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Monolid eyes: Extend the liner beyond the outer corner for added definition.
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Downturned eyes: Direct the wing slightly upwards instead of following the eye downward.
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Deep-set eyes: Keep the line fine and avoid making the inner corner too heavy.
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Close-set eyes: Start near the middle of the lid and build definition towards the outer corner.
These simple changes are useful eyeliner techniques for different eye shapes because they work with your features instead of forcing every eye into the same liner look.
Pick Your W7 Liner
For sharp flicks and precise lines, try W7 Brush The Line Matte Liquid Eyeliner. Its ultra-fine tip makes controlled lines easier to create, while the pigmented, mega-matte formula gives the eyes a bold finish. The formula is also designed to be smudge-resistant, making it handy for clean wings and detailed liner looks.
Prefer a classic dip-in liner? W7 Liquid Eyeliner Pot comes with its own brush and lets you pick up as much or as little black liquid liner as you need. You can keep your line fine for everyday makeup or build it up when you want something bolder.
Find Your Favourite Look
The best eyeliner styles for different eye shapes are not about changing your eyes. They are about highlighting what you already have. Start with these tips, then experiment with wing length, thickness and angle until you find the W7 eyeliner look that feels most like you.
