Creating a symmetrical cat-eye look with Lovoir

Creating a symmetrical cat-eye look can be a real challenge, as drawing on freehand eyeliner wings just never seems to go to plan. Whether you find that your flicks usually end up wonky, smudged, or cracked, there is a way that you can combat this. Here, beauty brand Lovoir share how to create a flawless cat-eye look with no hassle at all.

The history of ‘cat-eye’ eyeliner wings

Cat-eye eyeliner wings seem to be synonymous with the vintage look these days, but this trend was actually established far earlier than this. Many centuries ago in 400BC, it is believed that royals in Ancient Egypt would create a cat-eye look using kohl. Make-up was linked to status, so Egyptians would apply lots of eyeliner and flick it out at the edges to show their ranking. It was in the 1920s that this ancient trend was discovered, and archaeologists decided to introduce eyeliner to the western world.

The winged eyeliner look was popular with flapper girls in the 1920s who wanted to try out new trends and rebel against the norm, but the look didn’t really catch on until the 40s and 50s. During these decades, everyone from working women to pin-up girls would create eyeliner flicks as part of their make-up routines, and Marilyn Munroe was well-known for rocking this look and making it extra popular. Liquid eyeliner was born in the 1960s and made drawing the cat-eye look even easier, but this trend didn’t really fit in with the make-up free hippy trend that was in fashion at that time.

The next rise in the use of eyeliner wings came in the 1970s when goths and rockers took on the look for their own. Once again, this trend was seen as being rebellious, and eyeliner flicks quickly became linked to the underground punk and rock scene. You still see this in goths and punks today, but the look has become much more mainstream again in recent years, especially in people who like to dress in a vintage style.

Whichever eyeliner wing look you’re going for, you need to ensure that they’re perfectly symmetrical, so read on to find out how you can achieve this.

How to create a symmetrical cat-eye look

To create a symmetrical cat-eye look you’ll need some eyelid primer, a Lovoir Flick Stick, and some setting powder. Begin by preparing your eye area with primer. This will introduce a layer between your skin and your eyeliner which will help it to stay put all day. The Lovoir Flick Stick has been designed using ingredients chosen for their staying power, but using a primer will give your flicks that extra bit of hold.

Next, take your Flick Stick and remove the lid from the stamp end. Each set comes with two pens, one for each eye, so ensure that you know which side you’ll be stamping first. Place the bottom of the eyeliner wing stamp in line with the upper lash line of the corresponding eye, and gently press it onto your skin. This will create your smudge-proof eyeliner wing. Replace the stamp lid and remove the lid from the liquid eyeliner end of the pen. Use the liquid eyeliner to fill in the wing and draw it along your eyelid until you’re happy with the cat-eye look that you’ve created. Repeat the process for the other eye. Thanks to the Flick Stick’s revolutionary design, applying your eyeliner wings will take seconds – much less time than trying to draw them on freehand.

To complete the look, add some setting powder over the top of your eyeliner wings. Alone, the wings will stay in place for 24 hours in around 99% of cases, but if you have hooded eyes or are in humid surroundings a bit of setting powder will really help them to stay put.

Other benefits of Lovoir’s Flick Stick

In addition to being able to create a symmetrical cat-eye look, Lovoir’s Flick Stick comes with plenty of other benefits too. The product is cruelty-free and doesn’t contain any animal byproducts, making it perfect for vegans, and the perfect choice for those looking for ethical make-up items. Another benefit of the Flick Stick is that you don’t need steady hands in order to get that flawless flick. There’s no need for hours of practice, and your wings will be in place in no time at all. You’ll also be pleased to hear that Lovoir’s Flick Stick is waterproof, so there’s no fear of getting dreaded panda eyes if you get caught in the rain, making it a great choice for everyday wear.

Now that you know how to create a symmetrical cat-eye look with Lovoir, head to lovoir.com where you can buy your own. There are three different flick sizes to choose from, or you can treat yourself to a set of all three for a variety of great looks that will take you from day to night.

 

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