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It feels likecat-eyeshave been amakeup trendpretty much since makeup has existed as a form of self-expression.
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But this fall, it’s not just about the slick, black wings.
“ThinkJulia Foxover Marilyn Monroe.”
How did the bold cat-eye become a trend for 2022?
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Between the red and the smudged black was a smoky brown shadow that helped tie the whole thing together.
Makeup artistLinda Cantelloused bright shades of pink to add dimension to the look.
Cantello also added a touch of shimmer to the look courtesy of smallrhinestonessprinkled in among the black liner.
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How do you create a bold cat-eye?
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Makeup artist Lynn Simpson also recommends using your waterline as the guide for getting the right angle.
(We also love the Best of Beauty-winningMerle Norman Cosmetics Makeup Artistry Eyes #2 Brush.)
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After all, if you’re going bold you’ll want the colors to pop.
Salazar says this can be done using a touch of micellar water or foundation.
“As we enter fall, a bold cat-eye look is the perfect complement to a statement look.
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It elongates the eyes and adds dimension.”
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