November 23, 2023
By: Reece Andavolgyi | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
How to Apply Cat Eye Makeup on Almond Eyes
Step 1.
To accentuate almond eyes and make them look bigger and longer, Leary says to keep the line thin along the first two-thirds of the eye when lining the upper lash. “At that point, intensify the thickness and finish with a semi-dramatic wing at the end,” she says.
Step 2.
Leary also recommends bringing the liner onto the bottom lash line to really emphasize the cat-eye shape. Try using the IT Cosmetics Superhero No-Tug Sharpenable Gel Eyeliner for a seamless application.
Step 3.
Finish with a couple coats of volumizing mascara, like L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara. You can also add a lash cluster in the outer corner to further emphasize the shape of your eyes — try the Velour Beauty Too Easy Lash Starter Kit.
How to Apply Cat Eye Makeup on Upturned Eyes
Step 1.
Upturned eyes take on a similar shape to almond eyes, but they have a natural lift at the outer corners that draws them upward. This makes them ideal for a cat eye. “Emphasize the natural upward tilt of upturned eyes by following the curve of your lower lash line when drawing the wing, and be cautious not to extend the wing too far,” says DeRoest. We suggest an eyeshadow stick, like the About-Face Smokesticks, to create your wing.
Step 2.
Finish by lightly smudging eyeliner across the lower lash line, connecting it to the upper lash line. Then apply a few coats of mascara to finish off the look — YSL Beauty’s Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara is great for this.
How to Apply Cat Eye Makeup on Downturned Eyes
Step 1.
Downturned eyes can tend to droop slightly at the outer corners, so a wing is ideal in creating a natural lifted effect. “The trick here is to start the line much higher than you would think,” says Oliver. “Try leaning your head back and making a line that points at a 45-degree angle, starting from the middle of the eye outward toward the temple.”
Step 2.
“Lift the wing slightly upward to counteract the downturned shape and create the illusion of lifted eyes,” says DeRoest. “Keep the wing relatively short to avoid emphasizing the downward slope of the eyes.” For extra precise feline flicks, try the Valentino Beauty Twin Liner Eyeliner.
When applying mascara, focus on adding definition to the outer corner of the eye to help balance out the downturned shape. Adding a lash, like the Velour Beauty Classic Velour-Xtensions Lash Clusters, can also help with that.
How to Apply Cat Eye Makeup on Monolid Eyes
Step 1.
Since this eye shape doesn’t have a crease, you want to keep the liner as close to the lash line as possible, and then go for a thick, elongated wing. “It really helps to give the eye some definition, shape and length,” says Leary. A thick eyeshadow pencil with a pointed tip, like the Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Longwear Multi-Use Eyeshadow Stix, works really for this. Plus, it’s super long-wearing.
Step 2.
To create a precise line, draw a base with a pencil eyeliner and trace over it with a liquid formula. If you want your eyes to look rounder and more doll-like, Leary suggests keeping the liner thicker in the middle of the eye and shorter at the wing. “This will create the illusion of an eye that is more curved.” The Urban Decay 24/7 Inks Liquid Eyeliner has a sharp, precise tip that makes drawing a thin, controlled line shockingly easy.
Step 3.
Finish with a few coats of the Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara for lifted lash fringe that doesn’t smudge. If you want to add a false lash, try a pair from the Velour Beauty Monolid Eye Shape Set.
