The cat’s eye flick is a technique that, when mastered, is universally flattering. It enhances your lash line and opens up your eyes for a gorgeous result. No wonder it was a favourite of old Hollywood beauties like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe and remains a staple of make-up artists today...
Like us, you've probably spent way too long in front of a mirror trying to get your eyeliner flicks even, before giving up and starting all over again. Sound familiar? Thankfully, by using our make-up artists’ simple trick below, you can wave goodbye to wonky, lopsided eyeliner forever!
Step 1
Draw a dot in liquid eyeliner on the outside corner of your eye, depending on how high and far you want your cat’s eye flick to extend.
Step 2
Using the dot as a marker, draw a straight line connecting the dot to your lower lash line. Then go back to your dot and draw another line – this time towards your upper lash line.
Step 3
Fill in the triangle shape you’ve created and blend along your upper lash line for the perfect cat’s eye flick!
Step 4: The glasses
We especially love this beauty look paired with ’50s-style cat’s eye glasses. Did you know that wearing cat’s eye glasses draws attention to the eyes and creates the illusion of high cheekbones?
Stylist's picks
Jessica Pinnick, one of our frame style gurus, has handpicked her favourite cat’s eye frames to wear with this timeless beauty look. As a member of our product team she selects all of the stylish frames for our national photoshoots – so she certainly knows her stuff! Here are her top picks...
The heavy outer edges of these frames give a subtle cat's eye effect – perfect for adding some glamour to your everyday look!
Recall old Hollywood glamour in these gorgeous red cat's eye glasses.
Make a statement in these extreme cat's eyes - meow!
Photography: Elizabeth Gibson
