These expert-recommended eyeliner looks are guaranteed to make your eye shape shine.

Monolid Eye Shape

You know you have monolid eyes if you don’t have a crease in your eyelids.

Then, wing it out towards the outer corner of the eye.

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Eyeliner takes practice but keeping your eyes open and relaxed will help you create wings that match.

Apply a thin line along the upper waterline, just beneath the lashes.

Start by lining the upper lash line, gradually thickening the line towards the outer corner, she explains.

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Then, extend the line slightly beyond the outer corner and slightly upwards, creating a subtle upward flick.

People with this eye shape don’t have strong corners on their eyes.

Start by lining the upper lash line as usual, but extend the wing outwards beyond the outer corner.

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Wide-Set Eye Shape

If you have wide-set eyes, your eyes appear to be spaced farther apart than average.

Apply a thin line of eyeliner along the upper lash line, gradually thickening it towards the inner corner.

Extend the line slightly past the inner corner to draw attention inwards, she explains.

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Deep-Set Eye Shape

Deep-set eyes appear to be recessed into your eye socket, moreso than the average person.

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