BAT WING EYELINER PRO

'You can make the line sharp or smoke it out using a brush, and you can use pencils on your outer corners to create lift, or along the waterline for definition,' Tilbury continues. I wear a feline flick using the berry-brown Pillow Talk eyeliner almost every day.' 'Charlotte’s pencils are super easy to use because they’re enriched with emollients that allow for a gliding application.

'My favorite formula for eyeliners is always a classic pencil,' Tilbury says. Tilbury is also a fan of the soft pencil method and has all the products to help you perfect a smoky wing. I use the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes eyeshadow palette for the shadow wings.' You could do this with any color shadow as well, doesn’t have to be just black.

It’s also easier for those who aren’t so steady-handed with a gel or liquid liner.

'This is perfect for someone who wants a softer wing. 'The smudge shadow liner look was another huge hit this year,' notes Fraioli. The smoky eye is a great option for a night out, but also a forgiving option for those who are nervous about liquid liners, as blurred lines are literally the goal here. Once I do, I lock it in with my Master Mattes Liquid Liner on top for an even bolder look.' The pencil stays emollient which gives me time to perfect the line.

BAT WING EYELINER PRO

I start by applying my Master Pigment Pro Pencil ($22)-it has a custom brush that helps create an effortless wing. 'The style of the wing changes depending on the eye shape, but the result should always be the same-eyes that look defined, elongated, and lifted.'Ī smoky eye screams glam, and a smoky liner matches that same energy.ĭedivanovic notes that the creation of this look is one of his favorite eyeliner combinations. 'I always use long-wear eyeliner, especially if you have hooded or monolid eyes since they tend to transfer liner more easily,' Dedivanovic continues. Focus the application on the outer corners of the eyes where the liner is more visible and will create a greater effect.' 'I recommend applying liner while looking straight into the mirror, eyes open. 'If you have hooded lids, the shape of the wing can change depending on whether your eye is open or closed,' Dedivanovic says. Hooded eyes often call for creativity to achieve a lifted wing look. Inglot's AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 is also ideal for this type of wing.' 'This also helps the wing show a bit more, rather than being covered by the 'hood.' It helps hooded eyes look more uplifted. 'The Batwing liner dips into the outer corner crease of the eye, so it doesn’t look unbalanced when looking down,' Fraioli says. Made popular by artists like Dedivanovic and Katie Jane Hughes, the 'Batwing' resembles the classic wing but is specially tailored for those who have hooded eyes. 'Draw the line slightly in that direction, then go back and line the top lash line and connect the line to the wing,' he says. For almond eyes, I always like to think of defining the eye shape, outlining the inner corners and lash line before winging out from the outer third of the eye.'įor a more detailed how-to on the classic wing, Dedivanovic notes that you'll want to imagine the wing as an extension of your lower lash line. 'The brush-like tip allows you to create a super-thin, sharp line, but some people can be intimidated by the fluid, ink-like consistency. 'Liquid eyeliners like Charlotte’s Feline Flick Pen are perfect for creating a classic wing,' says Tilbury. While gel may be the MUA choice for a classic application, it's not the only choice. ' Inglot's AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 is my choice liner for this. 'Classic liner starts out thin in the inner corner of the eye, and gradually gets thicker toward the wing,' Fraioli says. Fraioli notes that this style typically works best on almond-shaped eyes that have a natural lift at the outer corners. The 'classic' winged liner, shown here on influencer Hennessy Carolina, is exactly what its name states-a classic.

Bat wing eyeliner