Makeup "cat's eye" makes the eyes more expressive and attractive. But to make it spectacular, you need to know the subtleties of this technique. In addition, to create the perfect arrows, you will need skills in drawing them. Knowing the basics of creating "cat" makeup, you can create the image of a mysterious lady.
The basic rules of this technique
Make-up "cat's eye" was known in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians considered cats to be sacred animals, so it is not surprising that women tried to resemble these graceful creatures. The basis of this technique is the creation of an oblong shape of the eyes so that their corners are slightly raised.
To achieve the desired effect, you need to draw the correct arrows and carefully blend the shadows. The arrows must be displayed very carefully, so that there are no gaps between the eyelash growth line and the contour. This technique is suitable for all girls and women, you just need to choose the appropriate thickness and color of the arrows.
What color do the arrows
In the "cat's eye" make-up, a clear contour and a correctly selected eyeliner color play an important role. Classic shades are black, brown or gray. They are especially suitable for women over 30 years old, but young ladies can experiment with different shades.
The color of the arrows should be selected depending on the color of the eyes:
- yellow, green and a palette of cold shades are suitable for brown eyes;
- owners of green eyes need to have plum, lilac or peach shades in the makeup bag;
- For girls with blue or gray eyes, a pencil of golden or beige shades of blue is suitable.
The skin color is also important: the lighter it is, the brighter the arrows will stand out. Therefore, girls with a very light shade of the dermis need to especially monitor the accuracy of the arrows. Its tip should be thinner and shorter than the more light in the room. If you decide to use black eyeliner, use it carefully, otherwise the makeup will seem aggressive, not spectacular.
How to choose the right makeup palette
Of course, the main role in this technique is played by arrows. But the effectiveness of makeup will depend on how well the shade of shadows is chosen. The palette should be selected depending on the color of the iris.
“Cat” makeup for brown eyes is best done in coral, blue and blue shades. At the same time, the lighter the color of the iris, the more gentle the palette should be.
Girls with green eyes are suitable for brown, purple and bronze. Cat makeup done with black shadows will look spectacular. But they need to be careful with green and gray colors.
A blue palette is ideal for blue-eyed - plum, lavender and gray. Makeup made in orange and light brown shades will look original.
What do you need
In order to do cat eye makeup, you will need the following:
- Mandatory cosmetic product - eyeliner, pencil or liner;
- if you are just learning to draw beautiful arrows, use shadow instead of eyeliner;
- makeup base;
- tonal remedy;
- powder;
- blush
- ink.
If you decide to draw arrows with a pencil, it is better to use with a soft structure. Of course, the lines made with liquid eyeliner are neater and more effective, but you need to have a skill in drawing arrows, and liners and felt-tip pens are best left to professionals.
How to make cat eye makeup: instructions
It all depends on how carefully you can draw the correct outline. Below you will find instructions on how to create a cat-eye makeup with a step-by-step photo.
- Any make-up should begin with the preparation of facial skin - this is its cleansing and hydration. Then you can apply foundation and powder.
- Apply a light shade to the entire upper eyelid.
- In dark color, draw an arrow, starting from the outer edge of the eye to the eyebrow line.
- Mark the movable fold with the darkest shade, which emphasizes the tip of the arrow.
- Using a soft brush, carefully blend the shadows to make smooth transitions. Apply a light shade under the eyebrow - this will make your eyes look more open.
- With a pencil (eyeliner), draw a contour of the upper eyelid, and underline the shadows with dark shades.
- Ink mascara.
Shadows need to be used in one gamut to get a mysterious and expressive look. This guide will help you do your cat-like makeup neatly and beautifully.
Do I need to paint my lips?
Many people ask themselves: when doing cat-eye makeup, is it worth focusing on lips? The main attention in this technique is given to creating an attractive look, so they use shadows and eyeliner of a bright saturated shade.
If you brightly paint your lips, it’s not a spectacular look, but a vulgar and clumsy one. But if it seems to you that lipstick or gloss can not be dispensed with, then choose light shades.
How to draw arrows
Below is a step-by-step photo of cat-eye makeup: how to create beautiful arrows.
- First you need to mentally outline the line, which is then barely noticeable to draw with shadows of dark color or powder.
- Slightly raising the outer edge of the eye, apply eyeliner in the upper direction.
- If you want to draw a wider line, first create a thin outline, gradually adding new layers.
If you want the makeup to look natural, then do not put the tip of the arrow more than 0.5 cm. It is better to use a waterproof pencil so that the make-up does not spread and looks neat. You can draw a line from the outside of the lower eyelid - the look will be more dramatic and deep. The contour drawn with eyeliner is sharper and brighter.
Drawing arrows with a pencil is very easy: put small dots at a short distance, then connect them with strokes. Bring the tip beyond the outer corner of the eye towards the temple. If you are not sure that you can draw the same arrows, use a stencil.
Useful Tips
Despite the simplicity of execution, not everyone can immediately do this technique correctly. Makeup artists know some of the nuances that will help you get the perfect make-up.
- If you have narrow eyes, then you should not draw too thin a contour. If they have a round shape, then the end of the arrow should noticeably go beyond the outer corner of the eye.
- When you draw arrows, you do not need to close your eyes. Then they will turn out the same and at the right angle.
- Shadows are applied before the eyeliner, otherwise they may crumble and the hue of the drawn outline will change.
- To bring the mucous membrane of the lower eyelid you need a kayal.
Following these recommendations, you can create a real cat look that captivates others.
For the daytime option, you can choose not so saturated shades. For example, make it not in gray-black, but in golden brown. For evening makeup, you can use shadows with sparkles. A combination of brilliant eyeshadow and regular eyeliner will be interesting.
You can also make double arrows - this is when its tip is drawn in two different shades. It will look unusual and festive. Bold fashionistas can experiment with shades, replacing black, brown or gray eyeliner with a brighter one.
You can also experiment with the colors of the pencil and eye shadow on the upper and lower eyelids. The main thing is that the selected shades suit you and emphasize the dignity of the eyes. And, of course, the arrows must be neatly executed, because this makeup focuses on the eyes.
No need to think that this technique is suitable only for a certain type of appearance. High-quality cosmetics, the right palette will help make you perfect makeup. And depending on the type of arrows you can create an image of a playful cat or a predatory tigress.
This is a great technique to draw attention to your eyes and show all their beauty. And the acquired skill in drawing arrows will give you the opportunity to experiment with their shape, which will allow you to make this makeup more interesting.