Assignment 20: Angela Maske

How to get the perfect cat eye makeup

Now, I know not everyone can use this how-to...but then again I can't use David's how to tie a bow tie so I'll just go ahead.

The cat eye liner look is a classic look, and it's definitely sought after...but it can be really hard to achieve. Here's how I've learned to do it:

1) Apply an eye primer. This will prevent the eyeliner you worked so hard on perfecting from smudging and flaking.

2) Start by using a black pencil eyeliner. Create the basic shape of the eyeliner by drawing it out to the outer corners of your eyes and then adding a line that points up toward the outer tip of your eyebrows. This will make it a lot easier for you to create the shape using liquid liner.

3) Use black liquid liner to go over where you originally applied the pencil. Be extra careful around the outer corners of your eyes and make sure the "flick" of the eyeliner is clean and sharp. Ideally, the eyeliner should be thinner toward the inside of your eye and become progressively thicker as it moves outward before ending in the flick.

4) If you mess up, all is not lost! Dip a q-tip in a little bit of makeup remover and clean up the smudges or mistakes.

5) If you have trouble following this tutorial (which is understandable) find a tutorial on YouTube or Pinterest. Photo/video tutorials are usually a lot easier to understand.

6) Voila!