Slay Your NYE Party Look With This ’60s-Inspired Glitter Cat Eye
December 28, 2021-
STEP 1:
Lay the Base
After priming the eye, apply a dark brown matte eyeshadow all over your lid — extending the color up past the crease and over to the outer corner. Then, go over the brown shadow with a matte olive green shade (like the Ofra Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Olive). “Layers of color give a smoky eye dimension so it doesn’t look flat,” says Williamson.
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STEP 2:
Define the Lower Lash Line
Using the Lancôme Drama Liqui-Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner in Café Noir, line your lower lash line from the outer corner to the center. Gently smudge using a small blending brush for a smoky effect, then apply the eyeliner along your water line from the outer corner stopping in the middle.
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STEP 3:
Add Some Sparkle
Apply a green glitter shadow — like the Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow in Psych — over the matte base, blending upwards to extend the glitter.
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STEP 4:
Pack on the Glitter
Glitterfy your eyes by mixing the Valentino Beauty Dreamdust Glitter Eyeshadow in Silver Spark with setting spray. Then, using a flat eyeshadow brush, tap the glitter onto your eyelid and diffuse it out to the edge of your eyes. Pro tip: if you experience any glitter fallout, press a piece of tape onto the affected area to latch onto any stray flecks.
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STEP 5:
Exaggerate the '60s Cat Eye
To achieve that dramatic ’60s cat eye look, dip a cotton swab in micellar water and trace it along the outer edge of the eye to get a sharp, rounded edge.
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STEP 6:
Add Finishing Touches
Finish the look with two coats of mascara and a swipe of neutral lipstick. Now you’re ready to dance the night away!