Eye Shapes

Monolid Eyes

Monolid eyes have no visible crease on the upper eyelid, so the lid appears as one smooth surface from lashes to brow. Monolids are especially common in people of East Asian descent.

Check yours with the eye shape detector

By Ahtisham Alam Last updated October 20, 2026

How to tell if you have monolid eyes

Look straight into a mirror with your eyes open: there's no visible fold between the lash line and the brow.
Gently close your eyes: the lid is smooth, without a crease line.
Monolids are often slightly upturned and can look narrower when you smile.

Makeup for monolids

Gradient eyeshadow (darkest at the lash line, fading upward) adds depth without needing a crease. Tightlining and a slightly thicker liner show up better when the eyes are open.

Can a detector find monolids?

The crease isn't one of the points a face landmark model tracks, so photo-based tools can only infer monolids from eye openness and lid space. If our detector suggests monolid, confirm it in the mirror.

Makeup tips for monolids

Use a gradient: darkest at the lash line, fading upward, to create depth without a crease.
Draw liner a little thicker than you think; some of it will be hidden when your eyes are open.
Tightlining and curled lashes make the eye look more open.
Shimmer in the center of the lid adds dimension.