Classic Cat Eye

In depth look into creating the perfect cat eye

Posted by Alyssa A.

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This is probably my all time favorite look. It's a timeless, classic shape that is suitable for most. You can go as dramatic as I do, or more toned down to suit your eye shape and general style.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • 1 Mascara
  • 1 Light nude Eye Shadow
  • 1 Dark Brown Eye Shadow
  • 1 Nude Eye Pencil
  • 1 Black Gel Eye Liner
  • 1 Eyeliner Brush
  • 1 Fluffy blending Eye Shadow Brush
  • 1 Flat Eye Shadow Brush
  • 1 Medium neutral brown Eye Shadow
  • 1 Eye Shadow Primer

Steps (10 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    To begin, prime your eyelids with an eye primer. My favorite is the Urban Decay Primer Potion. Once lids are primed, apply a light, nude color on your entire lid using a flat eyeshadow brush. I used MAC eyeshadow in Blanc Type.

  2. 2

    Next, use a fluffy blending brush to apply a medium toned brown to the crease. I used MAC eyeshadow in Quarry.

  3. 3

    Use a slightly darker brown eyeshadow in the crease to create more depth. I used MAC eyeshadow in Embark.

  4. 4

    Start your eyeliner in the center of your eye. Establish the thickness of the line now. I fids it easiest to use a gel eyeliner. I used Makeup Artist Network ultimate crème liner in Blackness.

  5. 5

    Fill in the inner part of the eye. Taper the line thinner toward the tear duct.

  6. 6

    Begin your wing starting from the outer corner of your waterline upward. As a helpful tip you can use a brush handle or business card to create a sharp line. This line will be he bottom of your wing.

  7. 7

    From the tip of the wing, draw inwards towards your lid.

  8. 8

    Once you've traced inward it should look like this.

  9. 9

    Fill in the wing. I also slightly extended my inner corner to look a little more elongated. Apply mascara.

  10. 10

    Finish off the look with false lashes and a light cream colored pencil in your waterline.