2 Ways to Do Eyeshadow for Hooded Eyes: "Outer V" Vs "Reverse 7"

Tools and materials:

• Light eyeshadow
• Sparkly eyeshadow
• Brown eyeshadow
• Assorted brushes
• Eyeliner
• Mascara

This is for reference, to show you what a standard, outer “V” would look like.

This style actually creates the impression that your eyes are droopier than they are. You want to somewhat lift your mobile eyelid and make it appear larger. 

When I open my eyes, you cannot actually see the crease of my eyes because my eyelids naturally fall downward. This is why an outer “V” doesn’t really work for hooded eyes.

I’ll show you how to create a pretend crease that sits much higher in the following steps. 

1. Add light eyeshadow

So, now, I’m working on the other eye to show you a better way of applying eyeshadow to hooded eyes.

Apply a layer of neutral cream-colored eyeshadow to your whole lid, and you can include some sparkly light eyeshadow after. 

2. Create a reverse 7 shape

Instead of doing an outer “V,” you will do a reversed 7 in the same area. Here, I’m using a prop so you can imagine the shape better. 

Apply dark eyeshadow and start much higher than you normally would. I suggest making this template before going in with a blending brush. 

Once you have the reversed 7 drawn out, you can now work on applying and blending in that darker color, following the shape you just drew. 

Now, continue filling in that pretend crease. Remember, you should do everything to scale. 

3. Add eyeliner and mascara

Now, go ahead and add eyeliner and mascara as you usually would. 

Eyeshadow for hooded eyes tutorial

So, here’s the difference. The right side is the normal V-shape, while the left eye has more of an uplifting, reversed 7 shape. Can you see how remarkable a slight shift in eyeshadow does for the eyes?

This is really the best eyeshadow for hooded eyes because it instantly creates a higher crease line.

I hope you enjoyed my eyeshadow tips for hooded eyes; catch you again next time with more makeup hacks and looks.