LOOKSMETER · UPTURNED EYES GUIDE
Upturned Eyes (Cat & Fox Eye Geometry): Positive Canthal Tilt & Styling
Upturned eyes (often called cat eyes or fox eyes) feature a naturally elevated outer corner (lateral canthus) that sits noticeably higher than the inner corner (medial canthus), producing a positive canthal tilt of +4° to +9° and an upward-sweeping lower eyelid line. The rule: 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.
3 geometric signs of Upturned eyes
On-device landmark geometry identifies upturned eyes by measuring canthal angle and lower-lid slope:
Strong Positive Canthal Tilt (+4° to +9°)
A straight line from the inner tear duct to the outer corner angles clearly upward toward the temples.
Ascending Lower Eyelid Vector
The lower eyelid rises smoothly toward the outer corner, reducing lower-lid exposure and giving a natural lifted contour.
Longer Upper Lid Line vs Lower Lid Line
Because the outer corner sits high, the lower lash line sweeps up steeply to meet the upper lid.
Best lash map, liner & brow pairing for Upturned eyes
Upturned eyes naturally wear Cat-Eye and Fox-Eye lash maps (using C, M, or L curls) effortlessly because the elevated outer corner supports longer outer extensions without drooping.
If your upward tilt is very steep and you want a softer, more balanced look, apply a touch of neutral shadow along the outer third of the lower lash line to ground the outer corner.
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Frequently asked
What is the difference between almond eyes and upturned eyes?
Both have tapered corners and zero scleral show, but upturned eyes have a more pronounced positive canthal tilt (typically +4° or higher) where the outer corner sits visibly above the inner corner.
What lash curl is best for upturned eyes?
B, C, or L/M curls work best. Because the outer corner is already naturally lifted, you do not need an ultra-tight D curl to create lift.
What eyebrow shape suits upturned eyes?
A soft-angled or straight-lifted brow whose outer tail mirrors the upward angle of the lower eyelid.
Put it into action & explore other eye shapes
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Canthal Tilt Calculator
Measure your exact medial-to-lateral canthal angle in degrees free.
Lash Map Generator
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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.
Almond Eyes
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.
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).
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
Monolid eyes guide
Smooth upper-lid geometry, why flat-base L and M lash curls project cleanly past the lid margin, and horizontal gradient framing.
Deep-set eyes guide
Supraorbital brow-bone projection, orbital depth vs hooded skin folds, and why softer B and C lash curls flatter deep-set eyes.
Facial measurements, explained
Canthal tilt, fWHR, midface ratio, lower third, chin-to-philtrum and eye aspect ratio - what each measured ratio means.
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.