Makeup Placement Guide for Upturned Eyes

How to Identify Upturned Eyes

Upturned eyes have outer corners that angle higher than the inner corners. If you’re unsure of your eye shape, Makeup Check AI can scan your selfie to confirm it and tailor recommendations to your features.

Eyeshadow & Liner Placement

• Lower Lash Line: Add soft, blended shadow along the lower lash line, focusing color just below the outer third. This visually balances the lifted upper lid.
• Outer Corner: Use a matte or satin shadow to softly blend downward at the outer corner, avoiding sharp angles. This keeps the eye from looking overly angled.
• Cateye Liner: Upturned eyes suit a natural cat-eye. Extend liner slightly upward, following the natural lift, but keep it soft at the edge.

Contour & Blush Placement

• Contour: Lightly contour the outer edges of the eye socket and the temple to subtly elongate rather than further lift.
• Blush: Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks, blending slightly toward the ear but not too high. This grounds the look and keeps the focus balanced with the eyes.

Brow & Highlight Techniques

• Brows: Shape brows with a gentle arch, avoiding a dramatic tail that pulls too far upward. Keep the tail slightly extended but soft to complement the eye’s natural lift.
• Highlight: Place highlight on the inner corner of the eyes and along the brow bone, but avoid lifting the outer brow further. A touch on the upper cheekbone (not too high) adds natural radiance.

Choosing Shades for Upturned Eyes

Choose eye shadow and blush shades that suit your skin undertone for the most flattering effect. If you’re unsure of your undertone, Makeup Check AI can analyze it from your selfie, taking out the guesswork.