Do you want to add depth and mystery to your look? Do you want to hear that your eyes have become more expressive and attract the attention of others? Then you urgently need to master the “Cat Eye” makeup technique!
Peculiarities
There are a huge variety of techniques for creating makeup, but some of them appeared much earlier than the concept of “makeup” itself.
The “cat's eye” technique has existed since the reign of Egyptian queens , who painted the likeness of a cat's watchful gaze on their eyelids, thereby attracting men to themselves and striking others. The look of a cat is confusing to this day, because nothing more feminine and daring at the same time has ever been invented.
Help: the peculiarity of makeup is to put maximum emphasis on the eyes, highlight them and make them more expressive.
“Cat eye” is done using dark shadows, but there are also exotic, “lighter” variations of this makeup. This technique won the hearts of many girls back in the mid-twentieth century, including the beautiful Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot.
These days this makeup can be seen in any look, for example, look at how Megan Fox wears her makeup most often and you will see a good example of a cat eye. Literally every girl has painted herself this way at least once, and there is not a single one who would not like this makeup.
Tips to Follow When Applying Cat Eye Makeup
- Do not pull the skin next to the eyelid when creating the wing. This is a huge no no! You will end up completely ruining the shape.
- Instead, look down to keep your skin smooth.
- Buy a makeup mirror. This will help you perfect these small details.
- Try using a vanity while applying eyeliner. This will make it easier for you to keep your body in good position. You can rest your elbow on the table, which will give you a steady hand and a smoother result.
I'm looking forward to the next time I can do this makeup look because I personally just love the cat eye and enhancing it with colors! Well then what are you waiting for? I know you will be excited to try and test it for yourself. Let us know how it turned out in the comment box below.
Rules
Despite the existence of a huge number of different variations of this makeup, it still has one main principle that unites all the options. “Cat eye” is a technique, the essence of which is to visually narrow and lengthen the eye to make the look languid, gentle, sensual and daring at the same time. You can achieve lengthening using arrows, which are drawn either with a pencil, or with eyeliner, or with dark shadows.
Note! Often girls shade the arrow, giving it a slight carelessness and volume. In a sense, this technique completely repeats the “smoky eye”, but still the techniques differ from each other.
As mentioned above, arrows suit everyone, the main thing is to be able to draw and play them correctly. All you need to do is calculate the width and length of the arrow so that it looks like an extension of your eye and looks harmonious in the image. The following rules are also important to follow when it comes to makeup using the cat eye technique.
- Carefully select the shape of the arrow for your eye type and color
For example, for a convex eyelid, the arrow should not be very wide and more elongated, and it should start from the middle of the upper eyelid. Also, in the case of bulging eyes, there is no need to emphasize the lower eyelid - this way you will get the opposite effect and will only emphasize the “bulge”.
- Based on the shape of your eyes
For girls with close-set eyes, the advice is about the same as above - don’t be afraid to extend the arrow further beyond the corner of the eye, this way you “pull” the eyes away from each other, making them more elongated. If the eyes are set wide apart from each other, they, on the contrary, need to be narrowed.
Important! Do not go far beyond the corner of the eye and draw the arrow all the way to the inner corner, but do not make it too wide so as not to create the effect of an overhanging eyelid.
If you have narrow eyes, your arrows should be wide and elongated - this way you can definitely make them visually larger. At the same time, be sure to emphasize the lower crease of the eyelid, but do not do this with eyeliner! Draw the lower eyelid with a brown pencil and blend it well.
If your eyes are small, draw clear and voluminous arrows, but do not extend the arrow too far beyond the outer corner of the eye. A wide, structured and short arrow will open your eyes and look very impressive. Line the lower eyelid with shadows and shade.
Use a lengthening mascara if you have narrow eyes, and a volumizing mascara if your eyes are small and wide. This will help emphasize the look and make it even more harmonious, in combination with the image.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with clothes
Combine the cat eye with both formal outfits and more casual ones. But remember that in the office you can’t do a bright make-up with black shadows, and at a party your neutral “cat look” will be lost in the glare of the spotlights.
Note! Complete the look with accessories and bright lipstick if your makeup is simple and casual.
Any hairstyle will suit this makeup, depending on the event and your look. If this is a more office and formal style, tie your hair in a bun, then your makeup will look very feminine and at the same time mysterious.
- Older women should be careful with this type of makeup.
In general, age-related makeup has its own nuances and rules, but as for the “cat eye”, it is important not to overdo it with lip color. Make them neutral, but so that they don't get lost on your face. It is best to use a pencil that is a shade darker than your own lips or a clear gloss.
Note! If you are going to a party or a walk, let your hair down and curl it - then the look will turn out to be slightly careless, but at the same time very stylish and trendy.
About little tricks
This type of manicure, called gel polish, involves working with dry hands; in no case should you wet the nail plate before starting. When polishing a nail, you need to strictly follow one golden rule: the procedure should be carried out in the direction of nail growth, you cannot clean the plate too much, thereby making the nail thin, the varnish will not stay on such nails for a long time.
Forget about cotton swabs or pads; they have too much lint that will interfere with the whole process, and when it is necessary to seal a layer of varnish in a lamp, you cannot take your hand out to check, otherwise the color will deteriorate.
Little tricks will help you create the perfect manicure
During the cold season, you definitely need to take care of moisturizing your hands; a line of winter care products is necessary at any age; temperature changes can cause dry skin on your hands; a manicure will look especially attractive on well-groomed hands.
What you will need
Cat eye makeup is not complete without the following tools:
- pencil;
- eyeliner;
- shadows;
- eyeliner brush;
- blending brush;
- concealer;
- foundation;
- powder;
- blush;
- mascara
You can choose between eyeshadow, eyeliner and pencil depending on what you are more comfortable using. In order for your makeup to look neat, be sure to use foundation as a base, and you can always remove spilled shadows or sloppily shaded eyeliner with concealer. It is better to choose a neutral blush color, just to add lightness to the look.
Also, the look can be both daytime (with a minimum of makeup on the eyes) and evening. The only thing that will help you beat both looks is bright lipstick. Red classic is ideal for both day and evening.
Secrets of success
To achieve the maximum effect, first of all, you should correctly determine the color palette and the optimal length/thickness of the arrows, which will be suitable in each specific case.
Combined with high-quality cosmetics and impeccable technique, this will be an absolute guarantee of your ideal appearance.
To the point that “cat” makeup for a child will also look great.
Instructions and tips
Any girl can get perfect “cat eyes” if she knows the technique and knows how to draw arrows correctly. Below you will find a detailed analysis of how to properly do makeup with a cat's eye.
Detailed instructions for everyone
- Prepare your skin for applying foundation. Wash your face, apply moisturizer and lip balm.
- Once your complexion and tone are ready, move on to shaping your eyebrows.
- Then we move on to eye makeup. Apply eyeshadow in a natural shade to the entire eyelid and blend.
- Draw a shadow in the outer corner of the eye with the intensity you need. Choose neutral shades - dark beige, taupe, brown and dark brown. For evening makeup, you can choose black, but shade it well.
- Blend the dark shade in the crease of the eyelid, giving it the shape of a wide arrow, as in the photo.
- Now draw an arrow of the size and shape that you like, and shade it as desired.
- Apply a brown pencil or shadow to the lower eyelid and blend well. Remove excess with concealer.
- Apply mascara to your eyes - do not forget to paint the lower eyelid if there is also eyeshadow or pencil there. Otherwise, the makeup will look unfinished.
- Add powder, highlighter and blush.
- Paint your lips and your makeup is ready!
In this video you will find everything you need to know about how to properly apply cat eye makeup and how to look like a real cat.
For blondes
For fair-haired girls, eye makeup is something that you need to put a lot of effort into so as not to overdo it. Sometimes too black eyeliner and a drawn-out lower eyelid can look very ugly and vulgar, so try to follow the following instructions if you want to make a beautiful make-up.
- If you use a black pencil or eyeliner, your makeup should be as neat as possible. Don't line your lower eyelid with black - it will make your look very dark.
- The arrows should be neat, starting from the middle of the eyelid and extending slightly beyond the edge.
- Arrows can be wide and noticeable, but at the same time they should be as clear and structured as possible. Also, if you make such arrows, do not paint your eyes with shadows (only neutral ones). You can choose either red or neutral lipstick, depending on the situation.
For brunettes
- For brunettes, any arrows of any size are suitable, but if the color of your hair is close to black, try not to overdo it. Line the lower eyelid only with shadows (brown) and blend them well.
- For daytime makeup, use neutral lipsticks. For evening makeup, you can choose any color, the main thing is that your eyes do not look too bright and that there are not two accents on your face, but only one.
For brown-haired and fair-haired women
- In the case of brown-haired and fair-haired girls, it is difficult to overdo it with makeup. Since the hair color is not so bright and saturated, you can easily make the “cat look” as impressive as possible , with shadows, eyeliner and different colors.
- You need to line the lower eyelid to highlight your eyes and put emphasis on them.
- It is better to choose a lipstick in the shade of your natural lip color or a shade darker.
- You can’t be afraid to experiment with double emphasis on your face and make your eyes and lips bright at the same time. The main thing is to look in the mirror to see if it looks too vulgar.
For redheads
- Black arrows look great on redheads! You can safely draw them in any size, but it’s still better to choose a thin arrow for the daytime version, and a wide one for the evening version.
- Whether or not to line your lower eyelid depends on your eye shape . Try this and that, but in general, if you want to highlight, it is better to do it with brown shadows and shade them well.
- Lipsticks are neutral, but don't be afraid to use red shades. The main thing is that it matches the color of your hair.
For green and blue eyes
Above, you learned how to draw arrows for girls with different eye shapes, and now it’s time to find out for which eye color what shades of shadows are best to choose. Green and blue eyes are very beautiful and rich.
In general, black eyeliner and pencil suit any girl, but if you choose a texture, then still opt for eyeliner. A pencil can look very sloppy, but eyeliner can always draw a thin, beautiful line.
You can choose any colors except green and blue. In general, when it comes to cat makeup, don't experiment with your palette . The more neutral the shades, the better. Exotic makeup will only ruin the whole concept.
For brown and gray eyes
Brown-eyed girls and girls with gray eyes will look great with both black and brown shades in this makeup. Depending on the shape of your eyes, choose the size of the arrow and its shape.
Important! Don't forget to shade the lower eyelid well if you emphasize it.
By the way, it is these girls who should still emphasize the lower eyelid in the color of their eyes. This maneuver will add depth to your look, pairing very nicely with your eye color.
The basis
Now we prepare the basis for our makeup. To do this, you need to even out the tone and texture of the skin. This base will be the primer.
The density of the foundation used depends on the type of skin: if there are noticeable imperfections on the dermis, it is better to use a denser product, but if yours does not have pronounced damage, you should not apply dense compounds to it and weigh it down excessively (this will look unnatural). Also, when choosing a primer, pay attention to its composition and brand - this way you will protect yourself from low-quality and harmful products.
Now on to the foundation. Foundations are now available in a variety of forms. Use the one that is convenient for you, but any foundation should suit you according to two criteria: tone and skin type. While there are no "medicinal" beauty products, you can still nourish or hydrate damaged or dry skin.
Apply foundation with fingers, sponge or brush. Choose the method that is convenient for you.
Important! When applying, it is important to shade the foundation very carefully: the face, neck and décolleté area should be worked out to avoid sharp transitions. Approach the question like an artist!
Minor skin imperfections (rashes, acne, dark circles under the eyes or age spots) can be treated with concealer.
Now everything is ready to apply makeup.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Girls love to create the brightest and most intense eye makeup so much that they completely miss an important point. You do a gentle, but at the same time daring cat eye makeup, rather than explosive oriental makeup. The main thing is to understand what effect you want to achieve!
Note! If you see that there are too many shadows of different shades on your eyes and at the same time very wide arrows, and even the lower eyelid is lined and not shaded - wash it all off and apply makeup again! Even neutral lips will not be able to take your eyes away from your rich eyes; moreover, neutral lips will not even be visible against the background of such makeup.
Based on the next point, remember - if you use shadows on a fixed eyelid as a continuation of makeup - draw a very neat arrow. If your makeup has a smokey element, then you shouldn’t draw a huge arrow .
Choose one thing. Or the emphasis on the arrow, or on a shaded wide arrow, or on the play of shadows (when the shadows behind the eyelashes create the image of large arrows on a motionless eyelid). You can see examples in the photo above.
Important! Don't forget about foundation and concealer. After any eye makeup where you work with shadows or eyeliner, it is important to make sure that you do not smear anything or that nothing is falling off. As a rule, concealer helps to remove all excess and only highlight the eyes. And if you focus on the eyes, but do not even out the color and tone of the skin, your makeup will look unfinished.
Bright lipstick and bright eyes. You may have already noticed this warning above, but repetition is the mother of learning, so remember it once and for all. No bright lipsticks and very bright eyes at the same time! We are talking specifically about colorful, rich, overly bright makeup. Try to use moderate make-up on both your eyes and lips, or emphasize one or the other.
Don't use mascara in large quantities - just highlight your eyes . Without mascara, your makeup will look very strange, so you definitely shouldn’t forget about it. However, many believe that if the eye makeup is bright, then there should be correspondingly more mascara on the eyelashes. This is a wrong conclusion! Mascara should highlight the look and not stand out on the eyelashes.
About the necessary equipment
In a salon, you will have to spend several thousand rubles to create a luxurious manicure; if you buy all the necessary products, the procedure will pay for itself at home in 4-5 times of use, the manicure will turn out beautiful, modern and will not be inferior to salon procedures. One of the main participants in the process is a special LED lamp with good power, in this case it is better not to save money, the more power, the better the desired manicure will be.
Why go to a salon when you can do everything at home?
Let's make a list of what you need to create a manicure:
- tweezers or scissors;
- nail files, don’t forget to buy a nail file for sanding;
- solution for removing skin near the holes;
- base and top coat, degreaser;
- gel polishes of different colors.
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At your discretion, you can purchase stencils for manicure and additional decorations. A huge amount of decoration is presented on the market, these are rhinestones, sparkles, beads, pearls, small bows, thanks to imagination it is possible to create a unique design with a unique pattern.
Also on sale for use at home are already assembled kits that contain everything you need for a perfect manicure. The basic set will serve as a standard nail covering, and in addition you can purchase accessories for every taste. Typically, the cost of such sets is quite low and pays for itself in a short time.
Useful video
Beautiful makeup is always, first of all, a refined technique. Learning how to paint your eyes like you're a real professional makeup artist takes practice. By watching the following video, you will learn how to do the perfect makeup for an impending eyelid, the nuances that girls of this type should adhere to, as well as which brushes are best to use while working.
Every girl wants to look spectacular and at the same time always varied. Makeup is an ideal assistant for those who love experiments and want to see themselves in different incarnations. There are techniques that are suitable only for a specific type of girl, but there is also a special technique that suits everyone indiscriminately - this is the “cat eye” .
With the help of this simple, but at the same time very effective image, any young lady will be able to amaze a man with her look, because with it she will transform into a real cat - mysterious, gentle, but at the same time daring and dangerous.
Preparation
When starting any makeup, the first thing you need to do is prepare your skin. You always want to skip this stage, but it greatly affects the results and health of your skin, so we advise you to treat it with due attention.
So, the first thing we do is cleanse the skin with foam or gel, and then wipe the face with lotion or toner. Moisturize and protect the skin. Each lady has her own remedy for such a case: a cream or serum suitable for your skin type.
Spectacular makeup for any occasion
Once you have mastered the technique of such makeup, you can safely experiment with the color palette, creating the most unique images for yourself and others.
In addition, this is also a great way to save on beauty salons and personal time, spending both the first and the second on other things. Very practical and convenient, don’t you think?!
Secrets of naturalness
If you want a more natural look, then you shouldn’t extend the end of your eyeliner beyond the outer corner of the eye more than half a centimeter.
A waterproof type of eyeliner will do a great job of creating neat lines.
In addition, this is also a guarantee that the makeup will retain its shape throughout the day.
To make lines with a pencil, simply place small dots at a short distance from each other and connect them sequentially. Photos of “cat makeup” with detailed instructions are not difficult to find on any forum of professional makeup artists.
Choosing the right shade for your eye color
An impeccable appearance is entirely the merit of every representative of the fair sex, who sometimes spares no time and money on personal care. To ensure your shooters really play to their advantage, there are a few things to consider.
For example, women over 30 years old are better off choosing the classic version of the arrows: black, brown or gray.
And those who are younger than this age should rely on the makeup rules below:
- Eye color: brown: green, gray, yellow;
- Eye color green: purple, pink, blue;
- Eye color is gray or blue: a combination of gold and brown, bronze, blue.
