There are so many unique attributes that makes a person’s face their very own, from high cheekbones to full lips to strong brows. Hooded eyes are one of those features that some people just have. They are usually the result of a variety of factors. While there is nothing wrong with hooded eyes some people may feel self conscious about theirs.
What Are Hooded Eyes?
Hooded eyes are also sometimes referred to as droopy eyelids. They are a pretty common facial feature that occurs when skin droops down over the eye lid sometimes covering the lid entirely. According to All About Vision, there are several causes for hooded eyes including aging, exposure to the sun, genetics and sleep apnea. While many people embrace and flaunt their hooded eyes, those who are less confident about the facial feature can opt to have corrective surgery.
Celebrities with Hooded Eyes
Looking to celebrities who have and embrace facial features similar to yours can sometimes be inspiring. Here are five Black women celebrities with hooded eyes.
Samira Wiley
The “Orange Is the New Black” and “Handmaid’s Tale” star is a celebrity with hooded eyes. She rocks the facial feature confidently and opts to switch between donning flattering eye makeup and going bare faced. Wiley is a skincare lover and told Racked that she especially loves the Colbert MD Illumino Anti-Aging Brightening Face Mask.
Oprah Winfrey
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has unapologetically rocked her hooded eyes for years. Her brand, Oprah Daily, has previously offered makeup advice for those with hooded eyes. The publication suggests applying makeup while your eyes are open and putting a neutral shadow on the eye socket to make the eye look more lifted.
Gabrielle Union
Actress Gabrielle Union is a celebrity with hooded eyes who has rocked the facial feature from the big screen to the red carpet. She is known for makeup that compliments and doesn’t overpower her features.
Viola Davis
The “How to Get Away With Murder” star is a pro at making her facial features shine, including her hooded yes. Viola Davis told Redbook that she is a skincare junkie and has no issue applying her own false lashes.
“I’m an expert at putting on false lashes,” she told Redbook. “And, when I was at Juilliard, I took a makeup class on how to contour. When I make the effort to do it, I’m pretty good at it, but sometimes the only effort I can drum up is to make a cocktail.”
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell is the ultimate hooded eye inspo. Her eye makeup application always compliments the facial feature and is a stunning addition to her fashion forward looks.