Applying the perfect cat-eye is one of the best ways to have a classic makeup look. It gives you a more seductive eye. The technique is the same for everyone but the length of the wing and the thickness of the line can change. Drawing a cat-eye can be easier if you follow some steps:
Step 1: Prime Your Eyes
The first step to get a perfect cat eye is to lay the necessary groundwork for your makeup application. You will need to apply a primer. It will allow your perfect cat eye to last longer. It also helps to create an even canvas. You can also apply foundation or concealer as an alternative.
Step 2: Find the Right Angle
You need to draw the wing first instead of trying to swipe it up. You can't have a perfect cat eye if the line is facing down or if it is too horizontal. To draw the line at the right angle, you can use tape. Place the tape at the starting end of your upper lash line at a 45-degree angle.
Step 3: Start Lining
While lining your eye, you need to concentrate on the following facts:
- The line you draw needs to look like a continuation of your last lash. It should go up and out toward the outer edge of your eyebrow. Draw the line along the edge of the tape using the eyeliner. To get your favorite eyeliner, click the best eyeliner stencils.
- If you use liquid eyeliner, drawing from the center of the eye and working outwards will be better.
- You need to avoid stretching your eyelids while lining your eyes. Because when the skin snaps back and relaxes into its natural state, the line won't appear smooth any long.
- Line your top lash line to your inner corner and do the same with the bottom lash line. And then fill the area between the top and bottom line.
- To make the lash line look thicker and fuller, apply eyeliner close to the root of the lashes. It defines your eye shape.
Step 4: Find Your Shape
Find your eye shape when the foundation is in place. To figure out how much and where to draw the wing, go through the points below:
- Wide-Set Eyes: Cat-eye makeup might widen your eyesif you already have wide-set eyes. So, you need to keep your wing short and point it upward to minimize the effect. Extending the line inward a little at the inner corners of the eyes will help to give a balanced and intriguing look if you have wide-set eyes.
- Hooded Eyes: Thicker lining will be a better choice for you when you have hooded eyes. If you don't want to make your eyes look smaller, forgoing eyeliner along the bottom lash line will be the right thing to do.
- Close-Set Eyes: Extend your closed eyes outward to create a longer, more horizontal, and slimmer line. It will help you to widen the eye shape.
- Small Eyes: Try smudging the line a little if you have smaller eyes as a precise line might make your eyes appear even smaller. Smudge out the wing to have a more smokey effect. It will help you to enlarge the eye.
- Monolids: You need to keep the liner as close to the lash line as possible when you have monolids. Keep the liner shorter at the wing and thicker in the middle of your eyes to make your eyes look more curved.
- Almond Eyes: If you have almond eyes, maintain the line thin throughout the length and extend it all to the bottom lash line and give your eyes the appearance of being larger and longer.
- Upturned Eyes: This eye shape is ideal for a cat-eye. If you have upturned eyes, you need to follow the natural uplifted shape while lining. Draw the line outward toward the temple to get a perfect cat-eye.
- Downturned Eyes: Start lining the wing from the middle of the eyes and outward toward the temple when you have downturned eyes. Lean your head back and make a line at a 45-degree angle to create a wing with a natural lifting effect. It will give you the perfect cat-eye.
Step 5: Alternate Eyes
Switch between eyes rather than lining them one at a time. Do the same with your right eye that you are doing with your left eye before moving on to the next steps. This will help you to get symmetrical wings and better-lined eyes.
Step 6: Layer Different Liners
Pencil eyeliner might be a better option for you if you can not keep your hands steady while applying the liquid one. But if you want the sleek look of the liquid liner, you can use a pencil eyeliner to get the perfect shape of cat-eye and then follow the path with liquid liner.
Step 7: Use Eye Shadow
If you want to create a soft look, replace your eyeliner with eyeshadow. Choose a black shade and dip an angled eyeliner brush into it and line your eyes. It can make the imperfections less obvious while delivering a soft and good look.
You might struggle a little when applying the liner and wishing to master the winged look. If it gets messed up, don't get upset. You can start from scratch again. Use makeup remover and line your eyes. Or, you can use micellar water and saturate a cotton pad into it to clean up the mess. Start again and this time you might find it easier to have the perfect cat-eye look.
Best of luck!