How to Make a Double Eyelid

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Last Updated: February 19, 2026 References

Close to 50% of Asians do not have a natural eyelid crease. A common practice for this percentage is to use cosmetics to create a "double eyelid crease", also known as the supratarsal crease. You can use tape^{[1]
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Expert Interview} or glue to achieve this look, and then apply makeup to create a natural looking crease. Tape and glue are generally used for quick, temporary results, since the crease typically appears only while the product is worn and fades after removal.^{[2]
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Go to source} Surgery is an option for those wanting a permanent fix. But if you want a preview, using tape or glue does not take long to master.

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Using Eyelid Tape

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Buy some eyelid tape. There are a few different types of eyelid tape on the market. You can buy it in rolls, which you will have to cut yourself, or you can buy it in pre-cut strips.^{[5]
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- Eyelid tape is a specialty product and may be difficult to find in some stores, depending on where you live. However, you can always buy it online.
- An alternative to buying specialty eyelid tape is to buy athletic tape and cut it yourself. To cut your own eyelid tape, cut strips of athletic tape into small rectangles and round the corners off. You should now have small ovals of tape. Cut the ovals in half and round off any sharp edges.^{[6]
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Wash your eye area. Before applying the tape, make sure your eyelids are clean. You can apply make-up after you tape your eyelids.^{[7]
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- Some brands of eyelid tape may hold up better if you apply a small amount of eye-shadow first. Experiment with different brands and find what works for you.^{[8]
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Find your natural crease. Look in the mirror and find where your eyelid naturally creases. Most brands of eyelid tape will come with an applicator that you can use to help you find your eyelid crease.^{[9]
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- Gently place the back end of the applicator on your eyelid and blink to find where your eyelid creases. This is where you will apply the tape.^{[10]
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Attach tape to the applicator. If you are using pre-cut strips, remove the tape from its backing using the applicator. Peel off one end of the tape backing and place the applicator to a corner of the tape. Pull off the rest of the tape backing until the eyelid tape is completely on the applicator.^{[11]
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- You should be able to bend the eyelid tape in an arch by squeezing the applicator together.^{[12]
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- Depending on what brand of tape you use, you may be dealing with pre-cut strips, or tape you cut yourself. In any case, you should have a pair of applicators to apply the tape to your eyelid.^{[13]
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- If you do not have an eyelid tape applicator, you can apply it with your fingers, but it may be a little more difficult.^{[14]
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Apply the tape to your eyelid. Close your eye and gently place the tape on your eyelid where you want to see your crease. Blink a few times to make sure the tape is secure.^{[15]
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- You shouldn't be able to see the tape, and your eyelid should now have a "double" crease.
- Repeat with the other eye.

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Using Eyelid Glue

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Buy eyelid glue. Much like eyelid tape, eyelid glue may be difficult to find in some stores, but should be easy to find online. Unlike eyelid tape, you can't really make your own.
- There are several brands of eyelid glue, most of which come from Japan. Find the one that works for you.
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Make sure your eyelids are clean. Wash your face and clean your eye area. Wait for your eyes to dry completely before applying the glue.^{[16]
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- Once the glue dries you can apply make-up.
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Find your eyelid crease. Your eyelid glue should come with a "pusher" to help you find your eyelid crease. If you don't have such a tool, you can use the glue brush instead.^{[17]
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- Close your eye and run the "pusher" along your eyelid to find the desired crease line. This is where you will apply the glue.
Wipe away any excess glue from the brush. Try to use just enough glue to secure your eyelid. If you have too much glue on the brush, you run the risk of getting glue in your eye.
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Brush the glue on your eyelid. Close your eye and carefully run the brush along the desired crease line. Use the "pusher" to fold the eyelid up and onto the glue. Open your eye to make the glue stick.
- Using glue looks more natural, but may wear off quickly. Reapply as necessary.^{[18]
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Improving Tape Hold with a Second Strip (Optional)

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Understand what you’re aiming for (especially if your eyelids are uneven). Many people have one eye that forms a crease easily (the good eye) and one eye that is harder to match (the difficult eye). This optional method helps you choose a crease path that matches your eyelid’s natural outer profile, then stabilize it so it holds more reliably.
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Start with clean, dry eyelids. Oils, sunscreen, and skincare can make tape slip, so wash your face and fully dry the eyelid area.
- If you just applied skincare, wait about 10–15 minutes for the eyelid area to dry before applying tape.
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Use a tabletop mirror setup to improve accuracy (especially for precise placement). Place a tabletop mirror below eye level. Tilt your chin slightly up and look downward into the mirror.
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While keeping your gaze down, raise your chin a little more if needed. The goal is to smooth and extend the eyelid skin (without tugging), so placement doesn’t drift.
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Fine-tune until the eyelid surface looks flatter and more stable. Looking downward helps flatten and extend the eyelid skin so placement is more consistent and less likely to drift.
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Choose a crease path that matches your natural eyelid shape (do not force it too high). Lightly press along the eyelid and blink to see where the skin naturally wants to fold.
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Avoid choosing a crease that is much higher than your eyelid “wants” to fold, since it often looks uneven and feels unstable. If needed, adjust until the crease height matches your outer eyelid profile.
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Before placing tape, make sure the eyelid surface looks smooth and stable in the mirror. A flatter surface reduces accidental skew, bunching, or early lift.
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Place the thin crease-shaping strip first. This is the thin strip that determines the shape and height of the eyelid crease.
- Apply it along your chosen crease path.
- Blink a few times and check symmetry and comfort. Reposition if it feels uneven or pinches.
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Add a small compression strip to stabilize the crease. This second strip compresses the “to-be-made crease” zone so it holds more reliably.
- Place it just above the eyelashes so it compresses the crease zone underneath the crease-shaping strip.
- Make sure adhesive stays on skin only. Avoid placing tape on eyelashes.
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If you wear tape overnight, simplify it in the morning and let puffiness settle.
- In the morning, remove the compression strip first.
- Leave the crease-shaping strip on for about 1–2 hours, or at least until morning puffiness/swelling goes down.
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If your crease looks weaker when your eyelid skin is puffy, do a quick “reset” with eyelid crease exercises when needed.
- Common times this happens include:
  - After waking up in the morning (most common)
  - Long periods of looking down
  - Low blinking (studying, reading, watching movies)
  - After crying
  - After sweating, gym sessions, or sauna use
  - After showering
  - Driving and squinting
  - Using a computer set below eye level
  - After removing cosmetic day tapes
  - Early evening fatigue slump
- For a step-by-step guide on eyelid crease exercises, see: https://opti-fold.com/blogs/science/crease-guide

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Applying Makeup to a "Double Eyelid"

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Apply a light, natural color to your brow bone. Add a medium shade to your eyelids above the tape or crease line. The trick is to blend the colors together. Try to fade the medium shade into the lighter one by applying it a little to the outside and moving 2/3 of the way into the eyelid.^{[19]
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Using a small brush, add the darker color right beneath your brow bone. Add more color on the outside and fade in towards the center to blend the colors.^{[20]
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Draw a line using a black matte liquid liner directly under your eyelid tape. Cover the bottom edge of the tape and make sure you cover the tape on the inner eyelid, closest to your nose.^{[21]
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When applying eyeshadow to your eyelid, blend from the center curving up and out. Make a wing shape that extends towards your brow line.^{[22]
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To create a natural looking double eyelid, be sure to blend your colors. Pick similar colors for both your crease and your eyelid. Keep lighter colors on the inner eyelid and darker colors near the crease.

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Cordelia Frost
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Cordelia Frost is a Makeup Artist and Gothic Blogger. With over a decade of experience, Cordelia specializes in cruelty-free and vegan beauty, hooded eye makeup and tutorials, gothic fashion, and skincare. She wrote and published “Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual” available on Amazon. Cordelia is the creator of Phyrra.net and PhyrraNyx, where she shares beauty and fashion tips and tricks.

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Wearing eyelid tape helps create a visible crease right above your upper eyelid.

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Double eyelids refer to eyelids that have a crease.

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Eyelid tape and eyelid glue are usually temporary, so the crease typically lasts only while you are wearing the product.^{[23]
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For the most natural-looking result, aim for the crease line where your eyelid naturally folds when you blink. Avoid trying to force a fold much higher than your eyelid “wants” to crease, since this can look uneven and feel uncomfortable.^{[25]
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If you notice redness, itching, or swelling around the eyelid, stop using the product and let the area recover, since adhesives around the eye can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis.^{[26]
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