Eyes Makeup Tutorials — Tips & Techniques

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Doe Eye

Creates a round, innocent, wide-awake look.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Siren Eye

Elongated, sultry, and lifted.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Fox Eye

Simulates a lifted, slanted eye shape.

Easy

Global Beauty

Puppy Eye

A K-Beauty staple for a sweet, youthful look.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Cat Eye

The classic retro lift.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Sleepy Eye

A grungy, 'tired-chic' look.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Halo Eye

Darker shadow on the inner and outer corners, with a bright spotlight of shimmer in the very center of the lid.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Cut Crease

A sharp line of concealer is used to 'cut' across the eyelid crease, creating a stark contrast between the lid color and the crease shade.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Half Cut Crease

The 'cut' only goes halfway across the lid (usually from inner corner to middle) and blends out softly at the outer edge.

Hard

Creative & Theatrical

Floating Crease

A graphic line drawn just above the natural crease, leaving negative space between the lash line and the liner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Smokey Eye

A seamless gradient of dark to light, with the darkest pigment at the lash line and no harsh lines.

Spotlight / Vertical Gradient makeup look

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Spotlight / Vertical Gradient

Colors are applied in vertical columns (e.g., light inner corner, medium center, dark outer V).

Hard

Creative & Theatrical

Graphic Liner

Geometric shapes, floating lines, and negative space designs using colored or black liner.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Double Wing

Two parallel flicks at the outer corner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Reverse Cat Eye

The 'wing' comes from the bottom lash line rather than the top.

Hard

Global Beauty

Arabian / Bollywood Liner

Bold, jet-black liner that fully rims the eye (upper and lower waterlines) with a dramatic double wing.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1920s Flapper

Thin, downward-turned eyebrows, dark 'cupid's bow' lips, kohl-rimmed sad eyes.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1950s Pin-Up

Winged black liner, matte skin, bold red lip, defined brows (Marilyn Monroe style).

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1960s Mod

Twiggy-inspired.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1970s Disco / Boho

Shimmer/frosty pastel eyeshadows, bronzed skin, glossy lips OR natural earthy tones.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1980s Power

Bright blue/purple eyeshadow, heavy 'draping' blush (blush up to the temples), bold fuchsia lips.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1990s Grunge (Era)

Smudged black eyeliner, matte brown lipstick, thin over-plucked brows, matte skin.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Y2K (2000s)

Frosted blue/silver eyeshadow, ultra-glossy lips, glitter, thin arched brows, heavy bronzer.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

2016 Glam

The 'Instagram Era.' Heavy contour, 'baking' powder, thick dip-brow eyebrows, cut crease, ultra-matte liquid lipstick.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Goth

White/pale base, heavy black eyeliner, black or dark red lipstick, sharp contour.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Scene

(Mid-2000s) Heavy black eyeliner rimming the whole eye, bright neon eyeshadows, concealer lips.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Emo

Similar to Scene but darker; focused on black/red eyeshadow and heavy liner.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Grunge (Aesthetic)

Messy, 'lived-in' makeup.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl

Heavy blush over the nose, faux freckles, winged liner, hearts/stamps under eyes.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Coquette / Dollette

Heavy pink blush, wispy lashes, blurred pink lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

VS Bombshell

(Victoria's Secret) Glowing skin, pink glossy lips, inner corner highlight, big volume lashes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife

Smudged 'messy' smokey eye, brown lipliner, opulence over perfection.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren

90s corporate chic.

Douyin (Chinese Viral Style) makeup look

Hard

Global Beauty

Douyin (Chinese Viral Style)

Glitter on lids, 'aegyo sal' (emphasized under-eye fat), 'manhua' lashes (spiky clusters), blurred gradient lips.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

Ancient Egyptian

Kohl-rimmed eyes (to ward off evil/sun), green malachite eyeshadow, ochre lips.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1920s Flapper (The Vamp)

Kohl-rimmed sad eyes, thin downward-turned brows, 'Cupid's Bow' dark lips.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1930s Silver Screen

Pencil-thin high-arched brows, vaseline on lids, raspberry stain lips.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1950s Pin-Up (Timeline)

Winged liner, matte skin, red lip, pastel eyeshadows.

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

1960s Mod (Timeline)

Floating crease (Twiggy), white eyeshadow, painted-on lower lashes, pale nude lips.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1970s Disco

Frosted/shimmer eyeshadows (blue/silver), glossy lips, heavy bronzer.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1970s Punk

Heavy black eyes, jagged liner.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1980s New Romantic/Power

'Draping' blush (temple to cheek), neon blue/purple eyeshadow, fuchsia lips, bushy brows.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

1990s Grunge (Timeline)

Heroin chic, dark circles, smudged liner, pale skin.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

2000s Y2K

Frosted lips, icy blue/silver shadow, thin angular brows, glitter body gel, spray tan.

2010s 'Instagram' / YouTube Guru makeup look

Hard

Decade Throwbacks

2010s 'Instagram' / YouTube Guru

Cut crease, heavy full-coverage foundation, baking, dip-brow (blocky brows), matte liquid lipstick, blinding highlighter.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Trad Goth (Subculture)

White foundation, Siouxsie Sioux geometric liner, sharp cheekbones, black lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Romantic Goth

Victorian influence, softer reds/purples, lace patterns.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Cyber Goth

Neon UV reactive makeup, bio-hazard symbols, shaved brows.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Mall Goth

Smudged thick black liner, red eyeshadow, pale skin (Avril Lavigne era).

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Emo (Subculture)

Thick black eyeliner all around the rim, sometimes red eyeshadow.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Scene Queen

Neon blue/pink eyeshadow, raccoon eyeliner, nude 'concealer' lips, leopard print painted on temples.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

Kinderwhore

(90s Courtney Love) Smeared red lipstick, bruised eyes.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Grunge (Subculture)

'Slept-in' liner, matte skin, blurred berry lips.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Rockabilly

50s style but harder—sharper wing, darker red lip.

Expert

Global Beauty

Visual Kei

(Japanese Rock) Androgynous, elaborate elaborate painted designs, sharp contour.

Medium

Global Beauty

Ulzzang

(Korean 'Best Face') Straight brows, gradient lips, puppy eyeliner, aegyo-sal (highlighted under-eye fat).

Hard

Global Beauty

Douyin (C-Beauty)

(Chinese TikTok) Spiky 'manhua' lashes, excessive glitter, intense blush placement, blurred over-lined lips.

Medium

Global Beauty

Jirai Kei

'Landmine' girl.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife (Modern)

Smudged smoky eye, brown lip liner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren (Modern)

90s corporate, thin brows, brown/grey tones.

Coquette / Dollette (Modern) makeup look

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Coquette / Dollette (Modern)

Excessive blush, wispy lashes.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cold Girl

'I'm cold' makeup.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Crying Girl

Glitter tears, red nose/eyes, puffy lip.

Easy

Decade Throwbacks

Indie Sleaze

(2008-2012 Revival) Flash photography style, messy liner, effortless 'party' look.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl (Modern)

Heavy blush on nose, heart stamps under eyes, winged liner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Fairycore

Pastel shimmers, glitter, faux freckles.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Dark Academia

Moody, matte browns, burgundy lips, 'tired student' eyes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Succubus Chic

Thin brows, hollow cheekbones, dark eye circles (intentional).

Hard

Global Beauty

Chola

(Mexican-American subculture) Sharp thin arched brows, dark brown lip liner with lighter center, winged liner.

Hard

Global Beauty

Bollywood Glam

Heavy kohl (Kajal) in waterline, gold shimmer, cut crease, bold lashes.

Hard

Global Beauty

Arabian Glam

Double winged liner, heavy black kohl, full coverage, sharp contour.

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Geisha

White base, red lips painted smaller than natural mouth, red accents on eyes.

Expert

Techniques

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

Tattooed brows (Microblading), lip blushing, eyeliner tattoo.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Balletcore

Inspired by ballerinas.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Brat

Chaotic, lime-green centric, messy 'party girl' aesthetic.

Hard

Creative & Theatrical

Cyberpunk

Futuristic high-tech.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Pastel Goth

Creepy but cute.

Medium

Creative & Theatrical

Steampunk

Victorian industrial sci-fi.

Medium

Creative & Theatrical

Festival / Rave

Euphoria-inspired.

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Glossy Lids

Applying clear eye gloss or balm over eyeshadow for a wet, high-editorial look (prone to creasing, but photogenic).

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Watercolor Eye

Sheer washes of multiple pastel colors blended seamlessly with no harsh lines or definition.

Hard

Creative & Theatrical

Negative Space Liner

Eyeliner that outlines a shape (like a cat eye) but leaves the inside empty/skin-colored.

Hard

Global Beauty

Ganguro

A specific 90s/2000s Gyaru sub-style.

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Classic Bridal

Timeless, photography-friendly makeup.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Date Night (Sultry)

Designed for dim lighting (restaurants/bars).

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

TV / Broadcast News

Full matte coverage to combat studio lights.

Medium

Creative & Theatrical

Festival Glam (Coachella)

Boho-chic mixed with durability.