Quick and Easy Smokey Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial

by Shonagh Scott

The siren eye look is known for its seductive, elongated shape, but today, we're softening the intensity for a more effortless, smoky allure.

Instead of using liquid eyeliner, we’ll use a rich brown pencil to create a smudged, sultry wing that flatters all eye shapes.

This cat eye makeup technique is especially forgiving for hooded eyes and delivers a sexy eye makeup with a hypnotic gaze, but without harsh edges.

Tools and materials:

Eyeshadow stick
Make brushes
Eyeliner pencil
Paper towel
Eyelash curler
Mascara
Cotton bud or dry brush
Individual spiky false lashes (optional)

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

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1. Apply the eyeshadow base

Apply a small amount of eyeshadow stick in a soft pewter shade across your eyelid.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

Use a makeup brush to buff the eyeshadow in, ensuring it appears soft and slightly transparent. This will create a subtle shimmer without overpowering the eyeliner.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

2. Define your lower lash line

Lightly run the eyeshadow stick along your lower lash line.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

Blend softly for a diffused effect.

3. Create the soft inner corner wing

Take an eyeliner pencil in a ground coffee shade, and apply it to the inner corner of your eye, drawing a slight extension toward the nose bridge.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

Use a makeup brush to smudge the liner backward into your lash line and forward to sharpen the point.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

4. Tightline your upper lash line

Apply the eyeliner pencil along your upper waterline, working between your lashes to create definition while keeping the look soft. This enhances your lash line without harsh lines.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

5. Draw the outer wing

Look straight into a mirror and apply the eyeliner on the outer third of your top lash line.

Using the side of the brush, smudge the liner outward in a horizontal direction to create a winged shape.

If you have a crease in the outer corner, apply the liner seamlessly over it without filling in any gaps.

Creating a smokey cat eye makeup look

6. Soften the liner for a smoky effect

Use the tip of the brush to soften the top edge of the wing. Wipe excess product off the brush with a paper towel and blend gently to maintain a smoky, lifted effect.