Beauty Trends 2018
According to a Top Makeup Artist, These Are the Looks You Should Try This Summer
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It's time to retire that black liquid liner and try something a little more unusual. The alternative cat eye is best when not combined with too much makeup elsewhere; just brushed-up brows and a sweep of mascara.
The joy of this trend is that it's easily adaptable. As well as altering the size of the flick, you can switch up the hue and choose any bold liner shade you like to complement your eye color. The yellow of Lancome Drama Liqui-Pencil in Soleil looks amazing against brown eyes and brings out the golden flecks, but you may prefer another combination; orange and bronze look gorgeous with blue eyes, pink or purple will contrast green eyes, and turquoise pops against hazel eyes.
The trick to a perfect cat eye is a steady hand, patience, and practice. Try resting your elbow on the table as you sweep along the lid to keep your hand steady. It can also help to stretch the skin out with your other hand to get a straight line across the top.
Pro Tip: To take this look to even more trend-led levels, try topping the liner with a gloss. What better way to make your Lancome Juicy Tube (£20) do double duty? Make sure the liner is dry before you apply, as gloss can cause the product to move about. Dab it on with your ring finger in the centre of the lid, resisting the urge to spread it out. A little goes a long way.