Eye makeup is among the most finicky products nestled in your cosmetic bag.

In other words, getting to know your eye shape can be key.

Of course, makeup won’t transform the outline of your eyes (nor should it!

Jamie Schneider

Not to mention, different eye shapes require different moves to achieve various looks.

Round eyes

To elongateround eyes, Crimson recommends winging your shadow from the outer corners only.

“That gives it a little bit more dimension, more depth,” he explains.

eye shapes

“you might do anything you want, and it’ll always look great,” Crimson adds.

“That will bring more of that lift and shape into the eye,” he says.

“This will open up your eyes and make them appear larger and brighter,” she says.

round eyes

“[Then] add a pop of shimmer to the center of the lid.”

The dogmas of eye makeup, if you will.

However, makeup artists have amassed sometricksover the years to make anyone look their best and brightest.

monolid eyes

hooded eyes

upturned eyes

downturned eyes

almond eyes