step by step guide to nailing the perfect cat eye
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It's the classic look that works season to season that we all want to be able to copy - feline eyeliner flicks.
But perfecting this on-trend look is not as easy as we thought, so we've enlisted the help of Benefit's make-up artist supremo and author of new book Easy on the Eyes, Lisa Potter-Dixon, to actually show us how it's done.
Lisa says: "Every day I get asked how to create the perfect classic flick. It’s such an iconic look, made famous by the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. However, it’s also one of the biggest beauty dilemmas out there, as it always seems so complicated.
"I’ve allowed 15 minutes for this look, but the more you practise the quicker you will get. You’ll be classic flick experts in no time, as this is a lot easier than you think - just follow these steps.
"Pick the colour and type of liner that you would like to use. Black is a classic, and I prefer a gel liner because it gives a matte finish, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use one of the many liners out there."
This is what you'll need…
A brow pencil or powder (perfect brows are essential for this look
Black gel liner or liquid liner
Black mascara
Watch Lisa walking you through the steps in the video or follow her steps below.
(Image: Tom Andrew)
Step 1
I always start by applying my liner in the centre of the upper eyelid - I just find it easier to see what I’m doing that way. So, starting in the centre, draw a line each way along the top lash line, as close to the lashes as possible.'
Step 2
From the outside corner of your eye, draw a line angled upwards, approximately 5mm in length, towards the end of your brow.
Step 3
From the tip of this line, draw back towards the lash line about a third of the way along the eye.
Step 4
Fill the gap and apply mascara.
Tip: Don’t be afraid to try a classic flick if you are more mature - it can look fantastic
Easy on the Eyes, by Lisa Potter Dixon (£14.99, Ryland Peters & Small). Photography by Tom Andrew.