Because cat eyes are so dramatic, darker eyeshadow colors can look overdone. Instead, consider using a color that matches your skin tone or is slightly lighter. Don’t use a cream eyeshadow. The eyeliner won’t stick to it, and both the liner and eyeshadow could easily wipe off. [2] X Research source
If your eyelids are hooded, make the angle less upward and more horizontally straight. This will extend your lash line and open up your eyes. [5] X Research source
If you aren’t happy with the placement of your dot, use a cotton swab dipped in eye makeup remover, primer, or moisturizer to wipe it away. Then, lightly dab your foundation onto the clean spot and try again.
Although pulling your skin taut may make it easier to draw your line, when you release the skin, your wing will change shape and it may look sloppy.
Don’t make the line too thick if you don’t have a lot of socket space, or else you’ll completely lose the eyelid space that you have. [10] X Expert Source Cassandra McClureMakeup Artist Expert Interview. 7 March 2019. If you have a round eye, try a thicker wing and line. For instance, you might make your line about 2-3 mm thick. [11] X Research source If you want to extend your lash line and make your eyes look bigger, draw a curved line instead of a straight one. Make sure that the line is curving downwards. [12] X Research source
If you drew your top line right at your lash line, then you may not need to add any filler. If you’re using pencil eyeliner, make several layers to fill in your cat eye.
Avoid using makeup remover. It might do the job too well and remove any eyeshadow that you put on earlier. [15] X Research source
Try your best to do this in a single, fluid motion. Otherwise, the line may look jerky and uneven. [17] X Research source Again, avoid pulling on your eyelid. Instead, tilt your head back slightly and lower your gaze so that you can see your lash line. You can try tightlining your eyelid, which means you get the liner between your lashes and up against your waterline, but this can be difficult to do and may irritate your eye.
If you are using a felt-tip liner, hold it closer to the middle of the tube so you have more control. [18] X Research source
For a glamorous, evening look, consider curling your lashes or popping on a pair of false lashes.
Avoid using a cream-based eyeshadow. The eyeliner won’t stick to that very well, so it could slide right off. Avoid putting on under-eye concealer just yet because the tape will take it off. Also, the tape may remove any eyeshadow in that area.
Tapping the tape on the back of your hand before applying it to your skin will also make it less likely to cause discomfort when you remove it.
For a more dramatic look, angle the tape towards the end of your eyebrow instead. This will result in a thicker line. If your eyelids are hooded, position the tape at less of an upward angle and closer to a horizontally straight line. [23] X Research source
If you are having trouble applying the eyeliner smoothly, don’t tug on the outer corner of your eye. Instead, tilt your head back slightly and lower your gaze to see your lash line. Alternatively, rest your pinkie finger against your cheek to steady your hand as you draw. When you’re doing cat eyes, it’s best to use liquid, felt tip, or gel eyeliner. If you only have pencil eyeliner, you can layer it to create a similar result, but it won’t look as smooth.
You can make the “flick” of your cat eye as long or as short as you want. The longer it is, the more dramatic your cat eye will be. When you first start doing a cat eye, it’s easiest to make a very short flick by extending your eyeliner slightly past your eye, over your crease.
If the tape removed any eyeshadow, carefully patch it up with more eyeshadow. If you usually apply any under eye concealer, you can do so now. If you used a pencil eyeliner, you may need to do several layers of eyeliner to get a cat eye look.
