Hello makeupholics!The cat eye flick is not the easiest look to master but with the right tools and a few simple steps you can apply a cat eye flick like a pro. For this look, I will be using the Maybelline Colossal Liner because the brush is sturdy and thin – just what you need to create the perfect flick on my aunt's eyes. Let’s get started –
6 Steps to the Perfect Cat Eye Flick
Step 1 : Draw a line at an angle
First, lower your eyelid so you have a smooth surface to draw on. Then draw a line from the outer corner of your eye up at an angle. If it feels easier, start above your eye and draw the line downward instead. Make the line longer and at a sharper angle – this is because the line always looks smaller once you open up your eye.
Step 2 : Create a triangle
Create a triangle shape by connecting the top of your flick down to your lash line.
Step 3 : Fill in the triangle
Using the liner fill in the triangle. Make sure you layer enough product so the color is smooth and saturated.
Step 4 : Connect the triangle to your lash line
Smooth out the areas where the triangle meets the lash line. Basically you will be applying eye liner as you normally do but from the triangle to the inner corner of your eye, but apply the line thicker where the triangle meets the lash line and thinner as you get closer to the inner corner of the eye.
Step 5 : Correct any mistakes
You will surely not get the perfect line (trust me nobody does!) so dip a q-tip in makeup remover (vaseline works fine) and use it to correct any smudges or sharpen the cat eye flick.
Step 6 : Apply 2 coats of mascara
Wait about a minute before going in with this step, and then finish with 2 coats of your favorite mascara – I have used Maybelline Colossal Volume Waterproof Mascara.
The trickiest part could be making sure both the eyes look even. Practice a few times to find the angle you like best. It also helps to do step one on both eyes and then continuing to the rest of the steps and then you can really see if they look symmetrical. Voila! You’ve mastered the look – Wear it on your valentine date or make it your daily signature look.