Winged eyeliner has become one of the most popular makeup techniques in recent years, and the reasons are obvious. With enough practice, it can be easily achieved every day, adding subtle charm to daily makeup. Cat’s Eye is also very versatile. The wings can be unfolded for a more dramatic effect, and the bright inner lining can completely change the appearance. Recently, the reverse cat eye trend has been circulating on social media-it may become your favorite new trick.
The reverse cat’s eye is almost exactly what it sounds like. Instead of applying the eyeliner on the upper lash line, apply the eyeliner on the lower lash line and extend it to form a smoky anti-wing. Los Angeles-based makeup artist Spencer (aka @PaintedBySpencer) shared a TikTok video featuring reverse cat eyes, which quickly gained more than 2 million views. Fans desperately needed a tutorial, and Spencer followed up the next day.
In the tutorial, Spencer first uses a fluffy brush to apply brown eyeshadow with gray undertones on the crease of the upper eyelid, and uses a thinner brush to apply along the lower lash line. Then, he applied a black gel eyeliner on the bottom waterline, extending it slightly at the inner and outer corners. Then, he used black eyeshadow and a detail brush to blend and spread the eyeliner to create a smoky effect. Apply your favorite mascara and your reverse cat eye is complete.
The simple and charming eyeliner look inspired many other creators to try this trend, including the viral beauty TikToker Mikayla Nogueira. At first, Nogueria was skeptical of reverse cat eyes. “I don’t know how to lie, I find it very strange. My eyes feel upside down,” she said in the TikTok video. However, when she finished her makeup, the makeup artist completely changed her style. “Am I crazy or does this look bad to me? I think it flatters me. I like it.”
Nogueria also emphasizes how easy it is to achieve, making it a great choice for beauty gurus and novices. Like traditional cat eyes, reverse cat eyes may require some practice, but as Spencer pointed out in his tutorial, “Play with it, just know that if it doesn’t become what you want, it’s just makeup. It will disappear. Have fun.”
Post time: Aug-26-2021