Eye Shapes
Close-Set Eyes
Close-set eyes have a gap between them that's narrower than the width of one eye. The rule of fifths says the ideal gap is about one eye width.
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How to tell if you have close-set eyes
- Measure the gap between your inner eye corners.
- Compare it with the width of one eye from corner to corner.
- If the gap is noticeably smaller than one eye width, your eyes are close-set.
Makeup for close-set eyes
Highlight the inner corners and keep darker shadow and liner on the outer half of the eye to create the look of more space.
Makeup and brow tips for close-set eyes
- Highlight the inner corners and the inside of the brow bone.
- Keep darker shadow and liner on the outer half of the eye.
- Start brows directly above the inner eye corner, not closer to the nose.
- Extend liner slightly past the outer corner to widen the look.
Close-Set Eyes vs similar eye shapes
Close-Set Eyes vs Wide-Set EyesWide-set eyes have a gap larger than one eye width.
Close-Set Eyes vs Almond EyesSpacing is separate from shape: almond eyes can be close-set, average or wide-set.
Celebrities often described as having close-set eyes
- Ryan Reynolds
- Jennifer Aniston
Based on how these people are commonly described in style and beauty media; lighting and angles vary between photos.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my eyes are close-set?
If the distance between your inner eye corners is less than the width of one eye, they're close-set.
What is the ideal distance between eyes?
The classic rule of fifths says the gap should equal one eye width. Most faces vary a little either way.
