Fox Eye vs Cat Eye: Which Is Right for You

Author

Dr. Stephen Cosentino

Fox eyes and cat eyes are two varieties of almond-shaped eye, which in turn is one of several major eye shapes.

The differences between fox and cat eyes are subtle but real. After all, you wouldn’t say Bella Hadid and Megan Fox “look the same” just because they have similarly shaped eyes. And if you’re particular about your own look, you wouldn’t say “I don’t care” when asked which you wanted to look more like.

So before you decide which is right for you, you need to understand how foxy eyes differ from “catty” eyes.

Fox Eye vs. Cat Eye: What Are the Differences?

It’s all about the outer corner of the eyes, and in particular the upper eyelid and lash lines. Just a millimeter or two here and there makes all the difference.

What Is a Fox Eye Look?

The fox eye look features a distinct elongation and lifting of the outer eye corner. This accentuates the eye’s almond shape and makes it appear slightly thinner (without seeming slitted). Look at a picture of a fox at rest and you’ll understand where it gets its name.

What Is a Cat Eye Look?

A cat eye look also features an elongated, lifted outer eye corner. But there’s more lifting than with the fox eye look. Cat eyes have a noticeable upward slant while fox eyes have a more horizontal or “neutral” orientation.

How to Create a Fox Eye or Cat Eye Look

You can create either look — and do much else to alter the shape of your eye — with eye makeup, minimally invasive (and temporary) cosmetic procedures, and traditional cosmetic surgery.

Cat and fox eye makeup: Well-done makeup does wonders for your eye shape. Watch a few YouTube videos before trying at home, but basically, you’re applying blurred and fading eye shadow to the upper outer eye corner along with a dash of eyeliner along the under-lids and colorful “wing” out beyond the corner.

Temporary fox and cat eye procedures: The most popular minimally invasive procedure to achieve this look is a fox or cat eye thread lift. Always work with a provider who has completed an advanced PDO thread lift training course. You can also achieve an eye lift with Botox only, but the results may not be as noticeable or last as long.

Fox and cat eye surgery: Traditional plastic surgery is an option if you’re seeking a near-permanent solution.

Neither look requires more invasive or costly work than the other. But the longer you want your look to last, the more you’ll pay and the longer you’ll need to recover from the procedure.

Fox Eye vs. Cat Eye: How to Choose

Now that you understand the differences between the fox and cat eye look and know how to achieve either, consider the following as you choose between them.

Your current eye shape: If your eyes are already narrow, you may prefer a cat eye look to a fox eye look.

Your facial features: This is subjective, but certain facial features meld better with a fox eye look and others with a cat eye look. It’s your call.

The overall “look” you want: And so is this. You know who you want to look like, so choose your shape accordingly.