Technique

Gradient Tutorials

Master the gradient technique with 26 step-by-step makeup tutorials. Learn tips, tools, and tricks from our masterclass collection

26 Masterclasses

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.

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).

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Reverse Cat Eye

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

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

Soft Glam

Full coverage but neutral tones.

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.

Easy

Global Beauty

Igari (Japanese)

'Hangover makeup.' Heavy blush placed high under the eyes and over the bridge of the nose.

Medium

Techniques

Draping

Using blush as contour, bringing it from the cheeks up to the temples and brow bone.

Easy

Global Beauty

Igari (J-Beauty)

'Hangover makeup.' Heavy blush right under the eyes and over the nose bridge.

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

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren (Modern)

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

Easy

Viral & Aesthetic

Cold Girl

'I'm cold' makeup.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Cherry Cola

Brown liner with deep red gloss.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl (Modern)

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

Hard

Viral & Aesthetic

Baddie

Heavy contour, perfect matte skin, sharp brows.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Succubus Chic

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

Expert

Creative & Theatrical

Kabuki

(Japanese Theatre) White rice powder base, red/black distinct lines representing character traits (Kumadori).

Medium

Techniques

Striping / Draping

Using blush to contour.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Balletcore

Inspired by ballerinas.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Sunset Blush

A gradient of bright orange and pink blush placed high on the cheeks, often with gold highlighter to mimic a sunset.

Easy

Global Beauty

Gradient Lip (Bitten)

Concentrating color in the center of the lips and fading out to a concealer/nude edge.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Watercolor Eye

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

Gradient Tutorials

Cut Crease

Half Cut Crease

Smokey Eye

Spotlight / Vertical Gradient

Reverse Cat Eye

E-Girl

Coquette / Dollette

Soft Glam

Douyin (Chinese Viral Style)

Igari (Japanese)

Draping

Igari (J-Beauty)

Ulzzang

Douyin (C-Beauty)

Office Siren (Modern)

Cold Girl

Cherry Cola

E-Girl (Modern)

Baddie

Succubus Chic

Kabuki

Striping / Draping

Balletcore

Sunset Blush

Gradient Lip (Bitten)

Watercolor Eye

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