Eye Shapes

Wide-Set Eyes

Wide-set eyes have a gap between them that's wider than the width of one eye. They're often associated with a youthful, open look.

Check yours with the eye shape detector

By Ahtisham Alam Last updated October 20, 2026

How to tell if you have wide-set eyes

Measure the gap between your inner eye corners.
Compare it with the width of one eye.
If the gap is clearly larger than one eye width, your eyes are wide-set.

Makeup for wide-set eyes

Bring the eyes visually closer with darker shadow on the inner corners and liner that starts at the inner corner.

Makeup and brow tips for wide-set eyes

Add depth on the inner corners with a medium shade.
Start liner right at the inner corner and keep the wing short.
Let brows start a little closer to the nose to frame the eyes.
Concentrate mascara on the inner lashes.

Wide-Set Eyes vs similar eye shapes

Wide-Set Eyes vs Close-Set Eyes
Close-set eyes have a gap smaller than one eye width.

Wide-Set Eyes vs Round Eyes
Spacing and shape are independent; round eyes can be wide-set too.

Celebrities often described as having wide-set eyes

Amanda Seyfried
Taylor Swift
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Based on how these people are commonly described in style and beauty media; lighting and angles vary between photos.

Frequently asked questions

Are wide-set eyes attractive?

Wide-set eyes are often seen as attractive and youthful, and are common among models.

Are wide-set eyes a sign of anything?

In almost everyone, wide-set eyes are simply a natural variation. Extremely wide spacing can occasionally be part of a medical condition, which a doctor would assess.

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