EOTD: Gilded Gradient

I’ve been working on technique for creating ombre/gradient cat eyes in order to construct a straightforward, easy-to-follow tutorial. I experimented by using tape yesterday, inspired by the suggestion of others, in order to ensure sharp, clean edges. The teal look from earlier this week was very dramatic, so I sought to do something a little earthier and opted for gold.

Haha, I found that the “wing” was a little more squared off and less fluid than when I did the design free-hand. But it still turned out pretty cool. I’m not accustomed to using tape to shape my shadow/liner, so I’m afraid I didn’t angle it quite right. It probably would have looked better had I flared it outward a little more.

Again, this looked nice while my eyes were closed or downcast, however, due to my lack of lid-space, the full effect wasn’t as apparent when I opened them.

Product list:

• UD Primer Potion in Eden
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream in Bold Gold and Bad To The Bronze
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Pigment in Wild Gold
• UD eyeshadows in Smog, Darkhorse, and Creep (original Naked palette)
• Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner
• Maybelline Full N Soft Waterproof mascara
• Andrea #53 eyelashes

Alrighty, back to work for me. TGIF, everyone, and thanks for reading! ^_^

Hugs,
Cat