If you have hooded eyes, you have a lot of questions. How can I make my eyes look larger? What products should I use? What are the best ways to wear makeup? Hooded eyes are a common genetic trait that can be difficult to manage. Fortunately, there are many products that can help you look more open and awake. Here are some of our favorites.
Size: 0.014 oz/ 0.4 mL·ITEM: 2471613
Color: Explicit Black - black
$33.00
I really like this eyeliner. I have hooded eyes and it is really hard for me to find an eyeliner that won't transfer up to my upper eyelids and this does not so it is a winner for me. ...Best liquid eye liner I've ever tried! I have hooded eyes so liner always transfers to upper lids. ...Good eyeliner for hooded eyes
What it is: An intense matte-black liquid eyeliner with a unique tapered brush that delivers instant payoff with up to 16 hours of smudge-resistant, waterproof wear.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Draw on the drama with this liquid eyeliner, which features NARS’s deepest matte black yet and an innovative fluid-pigment system for even, instant payoff that wears for up 16 hours without smudging.
Size: 0.005 oz/ .15g·ITEM: 2575645
Color: Rose Quartz - coral pink + muted yellow
$30.00
Would love for them to also come in a thicker pencil to go all over the eye...I’m not big on pencil eyeliner since I have hooded eyes but the color is pretty. May give It away.
What it is: A color-shifting, multi-chrome, waterproof micropencil that creates smoldering and graphic lines.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This multi-chromatic pencil transforms colors in different lighting environments.
Size: .016 oz / 0.5 mL·ITEM: 2053833
Color: Intense Black - jet black
$32.50
great for eyes with minimal lid space...Smaller tip than the Kat Von D trooper I have been using. For my hooded eyes I can get the liner thin enough to still have some lid space....I love this product. I buy it over and over. Very easy to use.
What it is:
An eyeliner with an ultra-precise, pen-like tip for superior control and accuracy.
What it does:
This is stila's number one-selling waterproof liquid eyeliner formula, now with an even finer, ultra-thin tip that lets you line and define with precise strokes. Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Micro Tip is perfect for filling in the spaces between lashes, quickly and easily making lashes appear fuller. The formula glides on with ease, dries quickly, and won't smudge or runfrom day into night.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
$16.50
I have oily eyelids, hooded eyes and sweat a lot and this is the only eyeliner ive ever tried from sephora that didnt even budge at all. ...My go to for winged eyes...It holds up all day without smudging or fading, even when my eyes water from environmental allergies.
What it is: A liquid liner with a super-precise brush tip for a smooth glide and smudgeproof lines.
What Else You Need to Know: Make It Big Brush-Tip Liquid Liner is a long-wearing liner that provides up to 18 hours of wear. It’s water-resistant and smudgeproof.
$35.00
Wear with MAC naked lunch eye shadow for easy every day make up. So pretty....This one is by far the best - it does not budge on me (and I have hooded lids and sensitive, watery eyes), and the taper of the brush tip just somehow makes it so easy to get a smooth line and wing.
What it is:
A liquid eyeliner pen, with a precision brush tip, that wears strong all day long.
What it does:
Add a painterly touch to your eyeliner application. Brushstroke Liner features a precision brush tip that makes liquid lining sharp, fast, and easy. This mistake-proof, tapered-tip pen creates the perfect linethick or thinin one sweep. For the finest line, use the brush tip. For a bolder one, try the brush’s flat side. Smudge-proof and budge-resistant, this liner offers superior, intense color that wears for up to 24 hours, yet removes easily with just warm water.
This formula is transfer-resistant, water-resistant, and sweat- and humidity-proof. It is ophthalmologist-tested, and safe for contact lens wearers.
Size: 0.033 oz/ 1 mL·ITEM: 2407906
Color: Intense Black - black
$43.50
I have very oily, hooded eyes and this eyeliner is the only thing that I can rely on to stay all day. ...The short pointy side is perfect for those with hooded eyes who want a very thin line
What it is: A dual-ended liquid liner combining the effortless application of stila‘s original liquid liner with the fine precision of a micro tip.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This all-in-one, dual-ended liquid eyeliner features stila‘s bestselling waterproof liquid liner on one side and a micro tip on the other. The original tip effortlessly delivers any look—from a thin line to a bold, dramatic stroke. The ultra-precise micro tip provides superior accuracy and control.
Size: .085 oz·ITEM: 2553105
Color: Olivine - chartreuse + mulberry
$35.50
Twin Flames by Danessa Myricks Beauty is one of my go-to products in terms of multichromes. While I am not usually a fan of liquid shadows due to my eye shape and frequent creasing, I find that twin flames lasts long on the eyes and stays put. ...A staple eye product...I really enjoy using these as graphic liner because I have very sensitive eyes and these dry down to become water resistant which is a massive help.
What it is: A high-impact liquid shadow that displays an ethereal shift between two shades that complement each other.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: When applied, its high pigment immediately resonates through a dazzling multidimensional chrome look. This liquid shadow acts as a stand-alone eyeshadow, lip, or cheek pigment. It delivers crease-proof, up to all-day wear and is optimized for a masterful, dual-color explosion.
Size: 0.01 oz/ 0.3 g·ITEM: 2445641
Color: *04 Bordeaux - wine
$53.00
Because I have hooded eyes, I usually have eyeliner smudges on the tops of my lid by the end of the day, and that didn’t happen with this eyeliner which I greatly appreciate. ...I’ll be honest I usually hate all eye liners except liquid. But I’ve been finding myself wearing this liner EVERY DAY.
What it is: A versatile eyeliner with intense, bold color, perfect for creating a vibrant waterline, cat eye, or complete eyeshadow look.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silicon Resin and Trimethylsiloxysilicate: Help support long wear and waterproof finish.
- Carnauba Wax and Soft Polymers: Provide a soft and blendable formula.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan and gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Stylo Contour Des Yeux Khol Eyeliner is formulated with a creamy, soft texture that makes it as versatile as it is fun. The highly pigmented color makes it suitable for lining all areas of the eye, so you can experiment to your heart’s content.