One of my tried-and-true, go-to makeup looks -- no matter what I'm doing or where I'm going -- is the classic cat eye. If you read my blog (or are just friends with me in real life and on Facebook), you saw the dramatic cat eye look that I did in my Juma (June + Puma) profile picture/blog post. And yes, a tutorial of that look IS coming! But that does involve quite a few steps, and is a bit heavy for day time wear -- especially in the summer.
I have a pretty mild, toned-down version of my classic cat eye. Don't get me wrong.. it still requires a decent amount of makeup, and I'm not pretending that this is as easy as, say, my "no makeup" summer look (see below!). I mean.. it still involves a pair of falsies!! But if you want something that stands out while staying relatively easy, try this look out!
I got positive feedback on my last smokey eye tutorial that used faux lashes, so I'm sorry that my last two tutorials (and now this one) include falsies, and you don't use them! But they won't always, so no worries. And you can always use this as a fun way to experiment with them!
I also included a new makeup technique for defining a monolid crease in this look, so if you have a monolid, be sure to check it out and try it for yourself! [Steps #5 and #6 of my tutorial!]
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| My regular daytime bedroom lighting |
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| Direct sunlight.. my skin is looking strange.. |
Products Used:
Sephora Collection Pro Precision Smudge Brush #29 ($18)
Sigma Beauty E35 Tapered Blending Brush ($14)
Sephora Collection Classic Precision Powder Shadow Brush #61 ($13)
NARS Smudge Proof Eye Shadow Base ($25)
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner ($20)
Urban Decay Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara ($20)
NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in "Santa Monica Blvd" ($24)
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in "Stingray" ($20)
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette ($28)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lavish Palette (Sold Out)
Forever21 "Darling" Faux Lashes ($3)
DUO Eyelash Adhesive in "Black" ($9)
Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($30 - mine is a sample)
How-To:
Make sure to prime the bottom lid as well for this look! Priming is crucial for heavier makeup in warm weather!
2. With a large, fluffy brush, sweep a neutral, skin-toned shadow all over your lid. Try to keep the color concentrated on the lid itself and into the crease, but not above it. Remember, we're trying to keep this look day-time wearable! I used Urban Decay "W.O.S. (Walk of Shame)" here.
3. With a soft brown, taupey shadow, use a shader brush or smaller crease brush and concentrate the shadow into the "crease" -- or in my case, the hollow of my eyelid where the brow bone ends. I know I've mentioned this before, but to find your crease, sort of feel around for that point where the bone ends and you feel that "dip" in your eyelid. Here, I used Urban Decay's "Faint."
4. Add a tiny bit of color to the lash line to create a V-shape with the shadow. Blend this color out really well!
5. This step may seem weird, but it's to define monolid creases! And if you DON'T have a monolid crease, this step is also pretty cool because it really makes the eyeshadow pop and stand out a lot, without being too flashy or sparkly.
With a white, creamy eyeliner (preferably waterproof, so you avoid as much creasing throughout the day as possible), smudge a small amount of product onto the middle portion of your lid. I used a white, waterproof NARS liner.
6. Then, using your ring finger, smudge the color out until it's sheer-ish but still visible. You don't want to leave a harsh line of product on your lid, but you also don't want to blend it out so much that you can't even see it anymore. Then, apply small amount of cream colored shadow on top of the smudged eyeliner to set it -- I used Anastasia "Cream." This is why applying a generous coat of primer to your eye at the beginning of this look is crucial!
7. Outline a decently thick cat-eye shape with a black liquid eyeliner. I really like using felt-tipped pen liners for looks like this because they are so precise and easy to apply. Because this look is dramatic yet daytime appropriate, extend the wing pretty far out, towards the tip of your eyebrow, but not so far that it looks like you're about to hit the clubs.
8. Then fill in the line using the same black liner! If you want, you can slowly build up the thickness of the liner at this point. Don't go overboard, though!
9. Apply some falsies! Make sure they're generally pretty "natural" looking -- anything too crazy and the look can seem too glamorous.
[Side note: If anyone wants me to make a tutorial specifically on how I apply my false lashes, please let me know!! I will be more than happy to photograph every single step of the way.]
10. Using a black, creamy pencil or crayon eye liner, draw a THIN line on the bottom lid and waterline. I'm stressing THIN here because since this is a summer appropriate look (aka sweating and plenty of humidity), we don't want a raccoon look throughout the day. I also really, really recommend using a long-wear and/or waterproof formula for your bottom lid, especially in the summer! This area tends to get oily fairly quickly, and when you sweat you tend to wipe the bottom of your eyes with your hands/fingers. Avoid looking like an animal/someone who got beat up!
11. Using a small shader or pencil brush, go over the lower liner with the same taupe eyeshadow you applied earlier. Blend this in like crazy! But make sure NOT to cover up the water line with the shadow!! This is a cat-eye look, and you still want to maintain that sharp, crisp eyeliner line.
12. Apply a waterproof mascara to your bottom lashes.
13. SPRAY your eye makeup (and face, presumably, if you've done a full face of makeup.. even if you just applied a bit of bronzer) with a makeup setting spray. I really think this is an important step when you're wearing a decent amount of product on your face/eyes in warmer weather. You don't want anything running or smearing or smudging, and makeup setting spray is a miracle worker for the summer!!
And tada, you're all done!
I think this look is stunning and not too difficult to achieve. Only 13 steps! That may seem like a lot, but trust me -- I've done some eye looks that require 30+ steps. Not even kidding.
You can also amp up this look with a bit more dramatic shadow, especially in the crease. You can even apply some glitter or shimmer to the lid for an extra night-time addition. Go crazy with the possibilities!
xojaybee
You can also amp up this look with a bit more dramatic shadow, especially in the crease. You can even apply some glitter or shimmer to the lid for an extra night-time addition. Go crazy with the possibilities!
xojaybee
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