LOOKSMETER · ALMOND EYES GUIDE
Almond Eyes: Proportions, Canthal Tilt, Lash Map & Styling Guide
Almond eyes are defined by a sleek horizontal oval contour with tapered inner and outer corners (medial and lateral canthi) and a palpebral fissure width-to-height ratio around 2.8 to 3.2. When looking straight ahead at rest, the top and bottom edges of the iris touch the upper and lower eyelids with no white sclera visible above or below. The rule: Preserve your natural ~3:1 horizontal proportion: accentuate the outer third with squirrel or subtle cat-eye lash mapping and a soft-angled brow that follows your natural canthal tilt.
3 geometric signs you have Almond eyes
On-device facial landmark analysis classifies almond eyes using three objective orbital measurements:
Zero Scleral Show at Rest
Both the upper and lower limbus (edges of the colored iris) are grazed by the upper and lower eyelids when looking straight into the camera.
Balanced Palpebral Fissure Ratio (~2.8x-3.2x)
Horizontal eye width divided by vertical aperture sits near 3:1 - wider and sleeker than round eyes (~2.2x-2.6x).
Neutral to Positive Canthal Tilt (+2° to +6°)
The outer corner (lateral canthus) typically sits level with or slightly higher than the inner corner (medial canthus) with clean tapered corners.
Best lash map, eyeliner & eyebrow pairing for Almond eyes
Because almond eyes are already proportionally balanced, avoid heavy all-around dark eyeliner that shrinks vertical aperture. For lashes, a Squirrel map (peaking under the brow arch) or classic Cat-Eye map (8-12 mm outer taper) elongates the eye effortlessly.
For men and women, keeping the outer third of the eyebrow clean and slightly lifted reinforces the sleek horizontal line of the eye.
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Frequently asked
How do I know if my eyes are almond or round?
Look straight into a mirror at rest: if the white of your eye (sclera) is visible just below or above the colored iris and your eye looks tall and circular, you have round eyes. If the upper and lower lids touch the edges of your iris and the corners taper to a point, you have almond eyes.
Can almond eyes also be hooded?
Yes - 'almond' describes the 2D outline and iris-to-lid coverage, while 'hooded' describes soft tissue fold overhang over the upper crease. Many people have hooded almond eyes.
What lash map is best for almond eyes?
Almost any lash map flatters almond eyes, with Squirrel (peak at the outer arch) and Cat-Eye (longest at the outer corners) being the two highest-rated choices.
Put it into action & explore other eye shapes
AI Eye Shape Detector
Detect almond, round, hooded, monolid, upturned, or downturned eyes from one photo.
Canthal Tilt Calculator
Measure your exact medial-to-lateral canthal angle in degrees free.
Lash Map Generator
Get your custom 5-zone lash extension length & curl chart for your eye shape.
Hunter Eye Test
Measure palpebral fissure ratio, brow-to-lid distance, and scleral show.
Hooded Eyes Guide
How to tell if your eyes are hooded vs deep-set and how to frame them.
All Eye Shapes Hub
Compare all 6 primary eye shapes side-by-side.
Round Eyes
Add horizontal length at the outer corners using a Cat-Eye or Fox-Eye lash map, outer-third tightlining, and a longer, flatter eyebrow tail.
Downturned Eyes
Lift the outer quarter of the eye by stopping lash extensions and eyeliner 2-3 mm before the actual outer corner and placing your longest lash peak at the outer arch (Squirrel map).
Upturned Eyes
Follow your natural upward lower-lid vector with a classic Cat-Eye or Fox-Eye lash map, or balance strong upward tilt by smudging soft definition along the outer third of the lower lash line.
Monolid Eyes
Use L, L+, or M curl lash maps (which have a flat base that projects forward past the lid skin before lifting upward) and smudge-gradient horizontal liner that elongates the outer corner.
Deep-Set Eyes
Keep the inner and mobile eyelid bright, choose softer B or C lash curls (so extensions never brush against the brow bone), and maintain clean brow-to-lid spacing.
Keep reading
Round eyes guide
High vertical palpebral aperture, visible lower sclera, and how to elongate round eyes using Cat-Eye lash maps and outer-third liner.
Downturned eyes guide
Negative canthal tilt vs lateral upper-lid slope, why Squirrel lash maps lift better than Cat-Eye maps, and upward brow tail framing.
Upturned eyes (cat & fox eye) guide
Positive canthal tilt (+4° to +9°), ascending lower-lid vector, and the best lash curls and brow shapes for upturned eyes.
This page is general information about facial aesthetics terminology, not medical or cosmetic advice. Scores from our tools are AI-generated estimates for entertainment and self-reflection.