Canthal Tilt Explained: Why Your Eye Angle Matters
By Dr. Mara Vance2/14/2026 5 min read
TL;DR
Positive, neutral and negative canthal tilt — what it is, why it's discussed so much, and what you can actually change.
What canthal tilt is
It's the angle between the inner and outer corners of your eye. A slight upward (positive) tilt is widely perceived as attractive and alert.
What you can change
The bony orbit is fixed, but under-eye puffiness, skin laxity and brow position all influence perceived tilt. Sleep, hydration and reducing under-eye bloat help. The canthal-tilt metric in Aesthetiq tracks the perceived angle over time.
Check your canthal tilt score