Cat eye makeup is among the most beautiful timeless looks in the beauty realm. So whether you’re in the mood for classic glam, a soft everyday flick, or some sort of avant-garde statement design, there’s a cat eye out there for every vibe. In this guide, we’ve sorted 75 cat eye makeup looks into trainable categories so you can discover your new favorite style, whether you’re a novice or a beauty savant. 💄
Classic Cat Eye Makeup Styles 👁️
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Black Cat Eye
A classic black wing done thin and sharp that goes upwards and outwards for a sleek, timeless look. 🖤 -
Soft Smoky Cat Eye
A more diffused, smudged version of the classic cat eye look that pairs dark eyeliner with smoky eyeshadow for a sultry effect. 🌫️ -
Thin Winged Liner
A minimalist cat eye with a soft, thin flick, providing just a touch of definition without being overly dramatic. ✨ -
Bold Heavy Cat Eye
A bold, heavy cat eye with a thick liner that makes a statement and is perfect for evening glam or special occasions. 💋 -
Retro 60s Cat Eye
Channeling the past in this style, this cat eye is typically complemented with thick lashes and a bold flick that goes up. 🎀 -
Flicked-Out Liner + Nude Shadow
An understated take on classic cat eye makeup, the flicked-out line gives just a hint of wing to the upper lid; keep the eye base neutral, nude, and toned-down. 🎨 -
Matte Black Cat Eye
A cat eye created with matte black eyeliner for a leathery, velvety look — this adds depth and sophistication. 🖤 -
Sharp Liquid Liner Cat Eye
A sharp cat eye formed with sharp liquid eyeliner. 💧 -
Gel Liner Cat Eye
Gel liners (they glide on smoother than a pencil or liquid) are ideal for a soft cat eye with definition that isn’t too harsh. 🎯 -
Pencil-Defined Cat Eye
A soft cat eye using a pencil eyeliner, great for those wanting a subtle, more casual look. ✏️
Colorful Cat Eye Makeup Styles 🌈
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Absolutely Electric Blue Cat Eye
A bright, bold blue cat eye finish that adds a flash of flair, perfect for all about the bold looks. 💙 -
Emerald Green Wing
A deep, green winged liner that provides a gorgeous substitute for your typical black. 🍃 -
Burgundy Liner Flick
A rich burgundy liner makes for a warmer, softer take on the classic cat eye, especially for the fall. 🍷 -
Neon Pink Cat Eye
A fun, flirty neon pink cat eye that’s great for festivals, parties, or whenever you want to turn heads. 💖 -
Purple Shimmer Cat Eye
A deep, purple liner with a touch of sparkle, the cat eye gets a rich but chic spin. 💜 -
Dual-Tone Color Cat Eye
Like a classic cat eye, but with two different liner colors (usually opposing, like black and gold) for an exaggerated, artistic effect. 🖤💛 -
Gradient Rainbow Cat Eye
A vertical multi-colored rainbow gradient effect cat eye. 🌈 -
Metallic Gold Cat Eye
A bold metallic gold liner, which is great for some extra glam and festive touch on the cat eye. ✨ -
Pastel Lilac Cat Eye
A soft pastel lilac cat eye for a more delicate and ethereal vibe for spring and summer looks. 🌸 -
Teal & Turquoise Double Flick
A two-toned teal and turquoise flick that wings out in double directions for an artsy, graphic beautiful look. 💙💚
Dramatic and Artistry Cat Eye Makeup Styles 🎨
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Negative Space Cat Eye
This trendy style features gaps or negative space in the liner for a more contemporary, artistic shape. 🌌 -
Floating Crease Cat Eye
A bold, floating line across the crease of your eyelid creates a dramatic effect that emphasizes the shape of your eye. ✨ -
Cut-Out Winged Liner
A cat eye with a sharp, removed portion in the middle that creates a geometric effect on the eyeliner. 🔪 -
Double Wing Cat Eye
Two flicks on either side of the eyes, one atop the top lash line and another along the bottom for a double-winged effect. 🦋 -
Zigzag Cat Eye
A cat eye liner crafted with jagged zigzags for a playful, graphic spin on the traditional wing. ⚡ -
Star-Tipped Wing
A cat eye with a tiny star-shaped tip on the end of the wing for a fun little touch. ✨⭐ -
Halo Cat Eye
A halo effect created by putting eyeliner around the outer corners and under the eyes to create a halo-like shape. 🌟 -
Extended Inner Corner Cat Eye
Instead of only flicking outward, the liner extends from the inner corner of the eye, providing a wider, more dramatic appearance. 🔮 -
Floating Flick Cat Eye
The wing is positioned above the natural lash line, giving a floating effect that’s ideal for a futuristic vibe. 🚀 -
Glitter Outline Cat Eye
A classic cat eye with the outer wing lined in glitter or shimmer for added sparkle and glam. ✨
Smoky & Grunge Cat Eye Makeup Styles🖤
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Black Smudged Cat Eye
A smudged line of black liner that gives off a smoky, almost grunge-y vibe that’s perfect for a night on the town. 🔥 -
Charcoal Gray Smoky Flick
A softer, grayer take on the classic black cat eye, where edges are left smudged for a more diffused, smoky effect. 🌫️ -
Grunge Brown Cat Eye
A less-dramatic, earthier version of the cat eye, using brown eyeliner for a smudged, lived-in effect. 🌾 -
Matte Black & Shadow Diffusion
A matte black liner paired with a diffused eyeshadow to create a smoky, softly edged cat eye. 🌚 -
K-beauty Smudged Cat Eye
A smudged cat eye from K-beauty — a signature trend in South Korea — one of those no-makeup, fresh-faced looks. 🇰🇷 -
Punk-Inspired Graphic Smoky Eye
A loose, graphic smoky eye that has sharp, extended edges, this cat-eye graphic is made better for an evening event or concert for a punk, rock, or goth-inspired look. 🎸 -
Goth Wing & Heavy Lashes
A cat eye look that is very intense and dramatic, paired with thick lashes for a gothic touch. 🖤 -
Deep Navy Smoked Cat Eye
A cat eye using deep navy eyeliner that provides a slightly edgier flavor to the look than black would. 🌌 -
Oxidized Copper Cat Eye
This vegan, rusty copper eyeliner imparts a warm, metallic cat eye. 🍂 -
Waterlined Smoky Cat Eye
The cat eye is drawn all the way to the watermark, resulting in a darker, more intense smoky appearance. 🌑
Minimalist & Natural Cat Eye Makeup Styles 🌿
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Barely-There Flick
A really subtle, sheer flick of liner that magnifies the eyes but reads more natural than dramatic. 💕 -
Brown Soft Cat Eye
A gentler take on the all-time favorite cat eye, where brown eyeliner is used instead of black, to appear more effortless and daytime-appropriate. 🌰 -
Tightlined Wing
Apply your liner only to your upper waterline for a natural, lifted look with a subtle flick. 🔝 -
Inner-to-Outer Fade Cat Eye
A cat eye that gradually fades from the inner corner to the outer corner for a softer, more natural wing. 🌅 -
Nude Shadow + Micro Wing
A nude shadow application with a micro-thin lined wing, a very fresh, minimal vibe. 🌿 -
Tinted Gel Liner Cat Eye
A gel liner which gives a softer finish than liquid, giving subtle definition. 🎯 -
Reverse Cat Eye (only on bottom lash line)
A cat eye is made by putting liner on the lower lash line instead of the top lash line for a unique, inverted look. 🔄 -
No-Liner Cat Eye with Shadow Shape
A softer cat eye shape made exclusively with shadow and no eyeliner for a more diffused look. 🌫️ -
Taupe Flick for Daytime Looks
A soft taupe-colored liner flick, great for a natural daytime look with just the right amount of definition. 🌿 -
Lifted Lash Effect with Clear Liner
Clear or nude gel liner is drawn along the top lash line in a barely-there cat-eye shape that makes lashes look more pronounced. 💕
Different Cat Eye Makeup According to Your Eye Shape 👀
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Cat Eye for Hooded Eyes
A feathery wing that lifts and elongates the eye shape and isn’t swallowed up by the fold of the lid. 👁️ -
Cat Eye for Round Eyes
A winged liner that extends the roundness of the eye, giving it a more almond shape. 🌰 -
Cat Eye for Almond Eyes
The classic cat eye is perfect for almond eyes, as the eye’s natural shape enhances the flick. 🌙 -
Cat Eye for Monolids
A more exaggerated flick at the outer corners of your eye, this cat eye is particularly flattering for monolids, as it builds dimension. 🎨 -
Downturned Eyes: Upward Cat Eye
An upward winged cat eye that creates an upward lift to balance the naturally downturned shape of the eyes. 🦋 -
Cat Eye for Upturned Eyes
The classic cat eye suits, to enhance the already lifted slant of the eyes. 🌟 -
Small Eye Extended Wing
A wing that extends further out to elongate and open small eyes. 👁️🗨️ -
Inner Corner Flick for Wide-Set Eyes
A slight flick at the inner corner creating the illusion of bringing the eyes closer together. 🔄 -
Liner and Lash for Deep-Set Eyes
This cat eye shape combines the liner together with thick lashes to help define and lift deep-set eyes. 🌙 -
Floating Wing For Close-Set Eyes
A floating wing that begins higher up the lid to create the illusion of more space between your peepers. 🔮
Decorative Cat Eye Makeup Shapes ✨
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Rhinestone Cat Eye
A bold cat eye, with rhinestones applied along the upper lash line or at the wing tip for added brilliance. 💎 -
Glitter Flick
An old-fashioned cat eye, but the flick is encrusted in glitter for a darling, party-ready finish. 🎉 -
Chrome Foil Cat Eye
A metallic or chrome foil liner for an edgy, galactic cat eye. 🌠 -
Pearl at Wing Tip
Small pearls or beads added at the tip of the cat eye for a chic, classy twist. 💎 -
Cat Eye with Graphic Dots
Mini dots along the wing or liner as a colorful, modern twist on the classic. 🔵 -
Jewel-Lined Wing
A cat eye with jewel or gem embellishments along the wing for that extra layer of luxury. 💎 -
Glitter Ombre Cat Eye
The cat eye begins with full liner and fades into glitter or shimmer for an ombre look. 🌈 -
Duo-Tone Glitter Cat Eye
A cat eye using two glitter shades that are complementary, for a bold multi-dimensional finish. ✨ -
Multichrome Foil Wing
A cat eye with multichrome foil that makes the liner sparkle with that iridescent, color-changey look. 🌟
Cat Eye Makeup Looks to Steal from the Stars 🌟
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Ariana Grande’s Signature Cat Eye
A thick, bold winged liner, extended dramatically for a modern yet glamorous effect. 🎤 -
Adele’s Winged Flick
A classic, thick black winged liner for the bold, sophisticated look — nothing beats luscious lashes. 👑 -
Zendaya’s Minimalist Cat Eye
A thin, sharp line to accentuate her almond-shaped eyes paired with soft makeup for an effortless chic vibe. 💫 -
Doja Cat’s Graphic Liner Look
Graphic cat eyes, but with exaggerated lines and angles to add a more edgy, artistic vibe to it. 🎨 -
Taylor Swift Classic Red Lip & Cat Eye Combo
A classic, timeless beauty look, Taylor’s signature style — red lips with sharp black cat eye. 💄 - Graphic Cat Eye with Liner and Shadow Combo
A creative mix of sharp eyeliner and diffused eyeshadow, combining geometric shapes for a bold, modern look. Perfect for those wanting an artistic edge! 🎨✨
There’s no single approach to cat eye makeup — and that’s part of what makes it such a potent look. Express a new mood every day with 75+ unique cat eye makeup styles. Whether your goal is minimalist chic, dramatic glam, or creative artistry, the cat eye is a long-established best friend for good reason. 👁️💖
So pick up your favorite eyeliner, use these styles for inspiration, and get creative. You’re one flick away from fierce. 💅✨
Christy Connors is a beauty enthusiast and the creative force behind CharmyChick.com, where she explores the latest in beauty trends, skincare, and self-care. With a background in fashion business and merchandising, Christy brings a unique blend of style, strategy, and storytelling to the beauty space.