Soft to full depending on the wing's length.
Cat Eye Makeup
An upswept liner shape that extends and lifts the outer eye.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca.
Where it sits
Soft to full depending on the wing's length.
Soft glam is not simply less full glam — the intent is different. It aims at polished; full glam aims at transformed and camera-ready. Deciding which is wanted before the first product goes on saves the whole session.
The technique it depends on
Matching the two sides. Build each wing in three short connected strokes rather than one sweep.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
Gel or waterproof formulas in heat; a pencil wing will migrate.
In coastal humidity, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer. Accumulated product slides; product laid down thinly stays. Inland the problem inverts and dryness decides instead.
When it is the wrong choice
Very hooded lids where the wing disappears when the eye opens — a shorter, higher flick works better.
Questions
What defines cat eye makeup?
An upswept liner shape that extends and lifts the outer eye.
What is the one technique cat eye makeup depends on?
Matching the two sides. Build each wing in three short connected strokes rather than one sweep.
Does cat eye makeup work on Moroccan skin tones?
Gel or waterproof formulas in heat; a pencil wing will migrate.
When is cat eye makeup the wrong choice?
Very hooded lids where the wing disappears when the eye opens — a shorter, higher flick works better.
The work
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