Celebrities Deliver Major Cat Eye Inspo to Freshen Up the Makeup Look

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Celebrities Deliver Major Cat Eye Inspo to Freshen Up the Makeup Look

Cat eye makeup is a trend that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon thanks to Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and other stars who have made it their signature look. [ami-related id="1510564" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/millie-bobby-browns-lavender-cat-eye-makeup-how-to/" title="Beauty Breakdown: The Key to Millie Bobby Brown’s Lavender Cat Eye Is a $6 ColourPop Liner" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Key-to-Millie-Bobby-Browns-Pastel-Eye-Makeup-Is-a-6-Liner.jpg"] That simple and quick feline flick on the outer corner of the lids can enhance anyone’s look, which is probably why it’s become a go-to amongst for Hollywood A-listers. However, it’s also a fierce addition that’s as empowering as it is beautiful. With roots traced back to ancient Egypt and Cleopatra, who wouldn’t want to get in on the craze? Now you can, but better. Instead of just sticking to the classic black wings, celebs are serving up tons of cat eye inspiration that can amp up this classic look. From color add-ons to extra graphic lines, stars and their glam squads are here with some seriously gorgeous new takes. Olivia Wilde attended her Booksmart premiere in Los Angeles in May 2019 rocking a double-winged, smoked out look that completely opened up her eyes. Joan Smalls hit up the 2019 Met Gala with Queen of Egypt-esque makeup that used negative space to make the sharp lines even more intense. But graphics aren’t the only way to change it up. Colors are another masterful adjustment that can give you a little boost. Take, for instance, Selena Gomez’s purple shadow she used instead of a liquid liner or Janelle Monae’s electric blue along the bottom lash line. These are small tweaks that can make all the difference. If you really want to go big, Camila Mendes’ multi-hued yellow and teal creation is a true thing of beauty. From bright pigments to line details to shape alterations, keep scrolling to see all the fun and different ways to freshen up a classic cat eye.

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Celebrities Deliver Major Cat Eye Inspo to Freshen Up the Makeup Look

Cat eye makeup is a trend that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon thanks to Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and other stars who have made it their signature look. [ami-related id="1510564" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/millie-bobby-browns-lavender-cat-eye-makeup-how-to/" title="Beauty Breakdown: The Key to Millie Bobby Brown’s Lavender Cat Eye Is a $6 ColourPop Liner" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Key-to-Millie-Bobby-Browns-Pastel-Eye-Makeup-Is-a-6-Liner.jpg"] That simple and quick feline flick on the outer corner of the lids can enhance anyone’s look, which is probably why it’s become a go-to amongst for Hollywood A-listers. However, it’s also a fierce addition that’s as empowering as it is beautiful. With roots traced back to ancient Egypt and Cleopatra, who wouldn’t want to get in on the craze? Now you can, but better. Instead of just sticking to the classic black wings, celebs are serving up tons of cat eye inspiration that can amp up this classic look. From color add-ons to extra graphic lines, stars and their glam squads are here with some seriously gorgeous new takes. Olivia Wilde attended her Booksmart premiere in Los Angeles in May 2019 rocking a double-winged, smoked out look that completely opened up her eyes. Joan Smalls hit up the 2019 Met Gala with Queen of Egypt-esque makeup that used negative space to make the sharp lines even more intense. But graphics aren’t the only way to change it up. Colors are another masterful adjustment that can give you a little boost. Take, for instance, Selena Gomez’s purple shadow she used instead of a liquid liner or Janelle Monae’s electric blue along the bottom lash line. These are small tweaks that can make all the difference. If you really want to go big, Camila Mendes’ multi-hued yellow and teal creation is a true thing of beauty. From bright pigments to line details to shape alterations, keep scrolling to see all the fun and different ways to freshen up a classic cat eye.

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Lucy Boynton

On July 24, 2019, Lucy Boynton stole the show at The Politician premiere with a fierce cat eye unlike any other we’ve seen. Created by makeup artist Jo Baker, the exaggerated flick has two layers that stack on top of one another, while the lids are covered in a bright metallic silver shadow. 

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Lizzo

The “Juice” singer matched her eye makeup to her daring green dress at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 17, 2019. Courtesy of makeup artist Alex Mayo, the performer rocked a bold winged look made up of various shades of green shadow. For extra pop, he added shimmer to the inner lid. 

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Winnie Harlow

At the Cannes Oh Mercy red carpet on May 22, 2019, the Canadian model stunned in a glimmering purple eye that faintly winged to the outer edges of her brows.

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Coco Rocha

For those who want something bold and beautiful, copy Rocha’s thick flick with an added pop of silver along the bottom lash line seen at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019.

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Izabel Goulart

Go all the way around the eye with a sensual shade like the Brazilian supermodel on May 17, 2019, at the Chopard Love Night dinner.

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Millie Bobbie Brown

No need for eyeshadow when you can just use sparkly pink liner all over the lid. Make it a cat eye by creating a straight flick like the Stranger Things actress did on May 15, 2019.

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Olivia Wilde

At the Booksmart premiere on May 13, 2019, the first-time director lined both the top and bottom lash line with a black flick finish, the lower one a more subtle smoked-out hue. 

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Joan Smalls

A new spin on the bold Cleopatra look, the A-list model attended the 2019 Met Gala with multi-tiered graphic cat eye stamped with small crystals courtesy of Patrick Ta.

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Camila Mendes

The Riverdale star stunned at the 2019 Met Gala with a pigmented eye. The standout makeup was created by Beau Nelson, who used the Covergirl TrueNaked Dazed Palette for the inner gold and Covergirl Get In Line eyeliner in Teal Crystal for the extra intense pop of blue. 

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Gwen Stefani

For a very minimal color addition, the platinum beauty added the tiniest bit of blue to the bottom waterline for her 2019 Met Gala makeup. 

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Selena Gomez

Instead of using black liquid liner for a sharp flick, the film star created a thick, soft one using sparkly purple eyeshadow at the WE Day California celebration on April 25, 2019. 

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Janelle Monae

Feeling lazy? Just add color to the bottom lash line like the "Make Me Feel" singer's electric blue on April 8, 2019, at the Little premiere. 

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Lupita Nyong'o

The wing doesn't have to come from the top lash line, as the Black Panther star showcased at the Chanel And Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner on February 23, 2019, using a metallic turquoise liner.