Everyone wants to look beautiful, which is why most ladies have a particular weakness for makeup. Applying even a small amount of mascara to eyelashes can transform your appearance. And a winged eyeliner will certainly add expressiveness and mystery to your look. Let’s talk about it today!

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How to Do Winged Arrows

Winged Eyeliner Style For Round Eye Shape
by @vivis_makeup
How to Do Winged Arrows
by @juliakuzmenko

There is a misconception that only professional makeup artists can draw arrows on the eyes. This is not true at all. Follow these instructions and you will easily learn how to draw beautiful winged arrows on your eyes.

How to Do Winged Arrows
by @juliakuzmenko
How to Do Winged Arrows
by @juliakuzmenko

Winged arrows are also called “cat’s eyes”. This is the most popular eyeliner technique used by women. You can easily draw these arrows yourself with the Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner by Rare Beauty, but there are some steps to take into account:

How to Do Winged Arrows
by @ownurlook
  • Gently move the liner along the lash line to the outer corner of the eye.
  • To create the “wing” effect, start drawing a line in the opposite direction, from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner, with light jerky movements.
  • The closer you draw the arrow to the inner corner, the thinner the line should be.
  • Follow the natural shape of your eye and bring your winged liner to the inner corner of the eye.
  • Done! Remember that only practice will help you get the perfect result.

Useful Tip: When you line your upper lash line with a black eyeliner, the line should be very thin. Draw this line starting from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye. To make it clear, pull the upper eyelid a little. This will make the task easier for you.

How to Do Winged Arrows
by @salma_khanbeauty

You can also draw a winged line starting from the outer corner of the eye to the eyebrow, but only halfway. In this case, you will be able to accurately determine the shape of your arrow.

  • If you are happy with the shape, you can move on. Otherwise, you can always remove- the failed arrow and try again.
  • Draw another line from the inner corner of the eye and extend it to the outer corner, to the tip of the first line. This way you will connect the two lines.
  • Fill in the space between the two lines.

Useful Tip: Wipe away unwanted eyeliner marks with a cotton swab.

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Winged Eyeliner Style For Downturned Eyes

Winged Eyeliner Style for Downturned Eyes
by @glamorous_reflections
Winged Eyeliner Style for Downturned Eyes
by @swayzemorgan

Swayze Morgan knows how to do a perfect winged eyeliner if your eyes are downturned. Paint a very thin line starting from the inner eye corner and move towards the outer one. Continue the line out and up towards the crease. The wing stops where your eyebrow ends.

Winged Eyeliner Style For Round Eye Shape

Winged Eyeliner Style For Round Eye Shape
by @igorsemushin

Let’s see how to do winged eyeliner if your eyes are round. You will need a liner and a special angled brush like the Pro Angled Eyeliner Brush by NYX Professional. Here is a trick: start drawing the line from the outer eye corner towards the inner one. The angle of the line should be downward. Voila!

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Eyeliner Style For Monolid Eye Shape

Eyeliner Style for Monolid Eye Shape
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Eyeliner Style For Monolid Eye Shape
by @juliakuzmenko
Eyeliner Style For Monolid Eye Shape
by @inngenue
Eyeliner Style For Monolid Eye Shape
by @inngenue

Winged eyeliner styles for eye shape monolid are not difficult to pull off. The key is to apply a liquid eyeliner correctly. Start in the center right above the pupil. Make a thin line close to the eyelashes, moving towards the outer corners. Then work from the inner corners moving towards the center to combine the lines.

Winged Eyeliner For Hooded Eyes

Winged Eyeliner For Hooded Eyes
by @juliakuzmenko

How to do winged eyeliner with liquid liner for hooded eyes? Even though you might think it is difficult, in reality, you can easily pull it off. Make sure your lid does not hide the liner. To do that, find the beginning of the hood and place the tip there. Move from the outer towards the inner corner. The strokes should be thin.

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Eyeliner Style For Small Eyes

Eyeliner Style For Small Eyes
by @juliakuzmenko
Eyeliner Style For Small Eyes
by @ownurlook
Eyeliner Style For Small Eyes
by @melissasamways
Eyeliner Style For Small Eyes
by @makeupbyevva

Here are several eyeliner tips for small eyes: first of all, opt for multiple wings. Make a line with liquid eyeliner and create a small tip outward. Then draw more lines right above this line using eyeshadow. Apply some bright color to your waterline as well, extending the line outwards. Mesmerizing!

Night Winged Eyeliner Makeup Ideas

Night Winged Eyeliner Makeup Ideas
by @glamorous_reflections
Night Winged Eyeliner Makeup Ideas
by @alisa.beauty.pro
Night Winged Eyeliner Makeup Ideas
by @alisa.beauty.pro

If you are tired of the black eyeliner, try to replicate this look by makeup artist Alisa and add some glitter to liven up your eyes makeup. Choose sparkly shadows or bold eyeliner and create perfect glam night winged eyeliners!

Colorful Winged Eyeliner Ideas

Colorful Winged Eyeliner Ideas
by @rock_it_makeup
Colorful Winged Eyeliner Ideas
by @rock_it_makeup
Colorful Winged Eyeliner Ideas
by @rock_it_makeup
Colorful Winged Eyeliner Ideas
by @rock_it_makeup

As you see, sexy eyes aren't just dark smoky eyes. These fun and colorful looks are just perfect for a festival, concert or just a night out on the town!

The beautiful winged eyeliner can add expressiveness of your eyes, and it will look truly festive in combination with the right shadows. Experiment, take the risk of trying new things, and you will get what you dreamed of!

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FAQ: Winged Eyeliner

How do you do puppy eyeliner?

  1. Trace a line along the lash line.
  2. Instead of flicking the wing upwards, draw a straight line starting from the outer corner of the eye.
  3. Connect the tip of that line with the rest of the liner and fill it out.
  4. Take a smaller brush and some black eyeshadow and apply it onto the outer half of the lower lash line and blend it out until it meets the tip of the wing.

What is reverse eyeliner?

Reverse eyeliner is one of eyeliner styles. Instead of applying eyeliner to the upper lash line, the liner is applied to the bottom lashed and extended towards the inner corner and a straight line in the outer corner. It is smudged with a dark eyeshadow to create a smokey reverse eyeliner.

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