7 Eyeliner Styles That Are More Exciting Than a Cat-Eye

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We’ve all seen it: the classic blackcat-eye.

A collage of three photos of women in intricate eyeliner designs.

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While it’s relatively easy to apply, some days just call for a boldereyeliner style.

“My best advice is to be creative and explore your own vision.”

This will help you get the kinks out.

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“It was also a signature look forTwiggycirca the 1960s.

Fashion has a way of duplicating itself and can become the trend of the moment.”

OK, great but how do the uninitiated try out a glam cat-eye?

If you prefer a liquid finish, she recommends choosingMaybelline New York Hyper Easy Liner.

We found a few looks that are anything but boring, and work no matter your eye shape.

We love using rhinestones with a self-adhesive like theHalf Magic Face Gemsor theELF Face and Body Gems.

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This also means that you could wear the look all day without needing touchups.

TheseInked by Dani Temporary Tattoosare safe to use on your face.

Makeup artist Lily Keys previously told Allure to mix eye shadow and eyeliner to create these so-called siren eyes.

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“Always start with the lighter colors before [you apply] the deeper ones,” Keys advises.

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In the mood for a gradient?

Combine multiple colors to form a seamless eye shadow-looking eyeliner on your lid.

A woman wearing baby blue eyeliner on her bottom lid which is dotted with rhinestones.

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TikToker@CutCreaseraccentuated both the inner andouter cornersof the eye, making the lids look a bit bigger.

That angle helps you see around your eyelashes, which sometimes get in the way of intricate eyeliner.

Reach for a go-to black gel eyeliner likeBobbie Brown Long-Wear Gel EyelinerorMAC Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner.

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Allow yourself to experiment with each technique, and maybe you’ll discover your new go-to look.