Inverted eyeliner: the new make-up trend to wear the “cat eye” differently

The #ReverseCatEye hashtag has over 88 million views on TikTok.

Makeup tutorials are flocking there to replicate the “reverse cat's eye” trend, a new way to hijack the traditional eyeliner line.

“Instead of making your cat eye on the upper eyelid, you have to draw the comma by making it start from the lower eyelid, flush with the eyelash,” explains Fanny Maurer, make-up artist for KVD Vegan Beauty.

The right gesture to reproduce this look yourself without smudging?

“Instead of using an eyeliner, I recommend using a grease pencil instead.

Apply it on the lash line, then blend it with a small flat brush if necessary.

Place a black eyeshadow over it to set the pencil well.

You can then draw the comma with a liquid eyeliner to specify the line in the outer corner of the eye,” advises the expert.

Result: an effortless feline gaze, coupled with a sensual smoky effect as a bonus.

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A viral look

Fashion isn't just on social media.

This subtle detail has already seduced celebrities at the forefront of make-up trends, such as Rihanna, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya and Billie Eilish.

The inverted eyeliner is also a must on the catwalks of fashion shows this year, where it comes in all the colors of the rainbow: white at Dior Haute Couture, red or blue at Rochas, or even in red and black at LaQuan Smith.

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Backstage at the Dior Haute Couture spring-summer 2022 show. Imaxtree

In addition to standing out from the classic pencil stroke, this make-up has the advantage of being able to be adopted by everyone, “even droopy eyes, specifies Fanny Maurer, provided that their upper eyelids are well lit”.

A simple transparent glossy balm or an iridescent eyeshadow will help illuminate the look.

All you have to do is add a few coats of mascara to open up your eyes as the final touch.

The makeup trends of 2022

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