Lulus How-To: Merlot Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial

Purr-fect your winged cat eye look all while adding a fun pop of color with our Merlot Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial! This extra bold black cat eye gets a fall-ready upgrade with a touch of merlot shadow applied at the bottom lash line. Scroll below to find all the steps to get this sultry look!

Steps

1. For the base shade, begin by applying a tan shadow to the outer half of the upper lid.
2. Add a slightly darker brown shadow just below the brow.
3. Lightly sweep a shimmery beige shadow from the inner corner, and blend across.
4. Create a pop of color with a mauve shadow by carefully applying it to the lower lash line.
5. Use a black liner to make a sexy cat eye shape from the very inner corner outward.
6. Next, line the waterline and lower lash line with a pencil to create the smokey look.
7. Complete with a few coats of mascara!