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foxy eyes
What does foxy eyes mean?
The 'pull your temples back' pose that mimics the lifted eye for photos.
"Everyone in the photo doing the foxy eye pull."
Origin
Coined and popularized around 2020 by models and beauty influencers (often credited to the Bella Hadid / fox-eye aesthetic) for the lifted, elongated eye shape. The 'pull-back' pose drew criticism for resembling racist gestures.
Frequently asked questions
What does foxy eyes mean in beauty?
A lifted, elongated, almond-shaped eye look achieved with makeup, a pose, or a cosmetic lift, inspired by a fox's slanted eyes.
Is the fox eye trend offensive?
The 'pull-back' pose has been called out as resembling racist gestures mocking East Asian eyes, so it's controversial.
How do you get foxy eyes with makeup?
Sharp winged liner, lifted shadow toward the temple, and brushed-up brows create the lifted almond shape.
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