You’re in the beauty aisle, browsing for the perfect pair of false lashes, but there are so many options to choose from! There’s no need to worry! There are a variety of different lash styles and products to suit your needs. Once you figure out your eye shape, it’s easy to find lashes with the best shape and length to complement your features.

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Close-set or Upturned Eyes

  1. Pick cat-eye lashes if you have close-set or upturned eyes. Cat-eye lashes help emphasize the outer corners of your eyes. The term “cat-eye” is lingo for fake lashes that are thicker and more emphasized on the edges, and much thinner toward the center.[10] Both close-set and upturned eyes look great with lashes that flare out toward the outer corners.[11]
    • If you have close-set eyes, don’t go for lashes that are especially long in the middle—these aren’t super flattering for your eye shape, and can actually make your eyes look smaller.
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Alicia D'Angelo
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This article was co-authored by Alicia D'Angelo and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Alicia D'Angelo is a makeup artist based in New York City. She currently works for teams with Dior Makeup, YSL Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs as well as bridal companies Once Upon A Bride and Miss Harlequinn. Her work has been featured in Today.com, New York Live, Forbes.com, VH1, MTV, Vevo, Entertainment Weekly, Refinery 29, and NYXCosmetics.com. She has a Visual Communications degree from FIDM-Los Angeles. This article has been viewed 46,064 times.
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The right type of false lashes for you depends on what kind of look you're going for and the shape of your eyes. Choose lashes made with natural hair for a subtle look, or go for full-volume lashes for something more bold and edgy. If you have deep-set eyes, look for long lashes with a moderate curl to emphasize your brow. If you have round eyes, look for winged or wispy lashes, which create a flirty and feminine cat-eye shape. For hooded eyes, opt for tapered-end lashes. These are longest in the middle and shorter on the edges, which creates the illusion of depth. For more tips from our Beauty co-author, including how to use individual lashes for a custom look, read on!

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