5 SIGNS YOUR EYES ARE CLOSE-SET

Close-set eyes are exactly what they sound like: your eyes are closer together than the width of one eye. Here are five signs you might have them:

1. Your index finger fits between your eyes with very little room.
2. You always feel like your features are crowded.
3. Your lashes touch in the inner corners when you apply mascara.
4. You prefer eyeshadow that's darker on the outer corners.
5. People often tell you that you look "intense."

WHY FEATHERY LASHES ARE A CLOSE-SET GAME CHANGER

If you have close-set eyes, the goal is to create the illusion of more space. Feathery lashes — ones that are light, wispy, and tapered — are perfect because they don't add heavy volume to the inner corner. They let your eyes breathe while still giving you that fluttery, feminine look. You can get this effect WITHOUT looking like you tried too hard.

Feathery lashes also look more natural because they mimic the way real lashes grow. They're not uniform stripes of plastic. They're soft, individual-looking fibers that catch the light.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A FEATHERY PAIR

When shopping for feathery lashes, look for a pair with varied lengths and a soft taper. The band should be thin and flexible. And the material should be lightweight enough that you forget you're wearing them. If they feel heavy at all, they'll weigh down your eyes and make the close-set look worse.

MY TOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLOSE-SET EYES

I've tried a lot of feathery lashes over the years. Here are three types that consistently work for close-set eyes:

• Wispy cat-eye styles. These add length to the outer corner, which helps balance the inner eye.
• Natural length with a soft curl. They open the eye without adding bulk.
• Feathery half-lashes. Perfect for beginners and for creating a subtle lift.

THE ONE PAIR I KEEP REPEATING

There's one pair that I keep reaching for, and it's from PHANSTA LASHES. Their feathery close-set style has the exact taper, lightness, and softness I look for. It makes my eyes look more open and balanced — without looking like I'm wearing anything at all. That's the magic of a truly great feathery lash.

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