How to Do Cat Eye Makeup
Cat Eye Makeup Guide
1. Prepping the Eyes ? An eye primer and concealer help your eyeliner and mascara last longer.
The foundation of any eye look is a well-prepped eyelid. Start with an eye primer; it keeps your eyeliner and mascara from smudging throughout the day. Under-eye darkness can be neutralized with a light layer of concealer, so your eyes look brighter and more defined.
Gently press the primer onto your lids with your fingertips so it spreads evenly. This step helps your eyeliner glide on more smoothly and forms the base of your cat eye look.
2. Choosing the Right Brush ? Thin, angled brushes are ideal for drawing a clean eyeliner line with full control.
Brush choice matters a lot when it comes to a cat eye. A thin, angled brush makes your eyeliner line cleaner and more controlled, and gives you better results at both the inner and outer corners.
Alix Avien Small Angle Brush AA214 works beautifully with gel and liquid eyeliners and makes it easy to draw your line at exactly the thickness you want.
A thin, angled brush that is ideal for eyeliner and brows.
3. Drawing the Eyeliner ? Building the line step by step and lifting the outer corner slightly creates the cat eye effect.
When applying eyeliner, lift your eyelid slightly and build the line step by step. First draw a thin line, then extend the outer corner slightly upward. If the line looks too harsh, soften it by gently diffusing it with a brush.
If you are a beginner, it is easier to draw the line from the middle of your eye outward. This method makes the cat eye effect look both natural and symmetrical.
4. Adjusting for Your Eye Shape ? Small tweaks based on your eye shape make your look more flattering.
Your cat eye line should suit your eye shape. For round eyes, pull the outer corner a little higher; for upturned eyes, keep the line parallel to your natural lash line; and for almond eyes, a slight extension gives you the classic cat eye look.
Standing close to the mirror, checking step by step, and making small corrections will give you a symmetrical, polished result.
5. The Smoky Cat Eye ? Gently diffusing the edges of the line creates a soft, natural look.
A smoky cat eye is softer and ideal for daytime makeup. Gently diffusing the edges of the line creates a shadowy effect. This technique gives you a natural, sophisticated look.
Softly blending the line with a small eyeshadow brush gives you a more professional finish.
6. Adding Volume to Your Lashes ? Voluminous, curled lashes make your eyes the center of attention.
One of the most important finishing touches for a cat eye is full, curled lashes. When applying mascara, use a curling motion from root to tip.
Alix Avien Ultra Definition Mascara in Saxe Blue gives your lashes extra volume and curl, while its blue undertones make your eyes look brighter.
Adds volume and curl to your lashes and makes your eyes look brighter.
7. Lower Lashes and Extra Touches ? A light coat of mascara on your lower lashes and a touch of highlighter in the inner corners deepen your look.
A light coat of mascara on your lower lashes completes the look and makes your eyes appear bigger. A touch of highlighter in the inner corners of your eyes makes them stand out even more.
Apply highlighter sparingly; overdoing it can spoil the natural effect. This small touch makes your makeup look truly professional.
8. Hands and Nails ? Well-groomed nails and an elegant color complete your look.
Well-groomed nails are one of the key details that complete your makeup. Your nail color should go well with your makeup and look clean and neat.
9. Setting Your Makeup ? A setting spray keeps your makeup looking fresh all day.
As the final step, finish your makeup with a setting spray. It keeps your eyeliner and mascara from running and helps your makeup stay fresh all day.
Mist the spray lightly over your entire face and let it dry. This step keeps your makeup looking flawless for hours.