Last updated: March 2026
What Is Crease?
The crease is the natural fold between your eyelid and brow bone. In eyeshadow, it's where transition and definition shades are blended.
Understanding the crease is essential for eyeshadow placement. The transition shade goes in the crease; darker shades can be blended there for depth. Hooded eyes have a crease that may be hidden when the eye is open.
Tips
- Blend in the crease with a fluffy brush. Look straight ahead to find your crease if you have hooded eyes.
See it in action
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