Puppy eyeliner is a makeup technique that creates a downward curve at the outer edge of the eye, giving the eyes a more rounded, "puppy dog" appearance. It is essentially an inverted cat-eye look, where the eyeliner goes down instead of up and out. This technique is particularly useful for people with hooded eyes or a fold over their lid, as it can help avoid distortion caused by a winged eyeliner interfering with the fold.
To achieve the puppy eyeliner look, one can follow these general steps:
- Tight-line the upper waterlines with a creamy brown liner to define the eyes.
- Starting at the center of the lids by the lashes, draw a thin line downward following the natural slope of the eyes.
- Fill in the eyeliner towards the center of the eyes with the same brown pencil along the lower lashes.
- Use a small brush to smooth out the edges.
Puppy eyeliner is a popular makeup trend that originated in K-Beauty and has gained popularity worldwide. It is a sweet and cute alternative to a traditional sexy cat-eye, and can make the eyes appear larger and rounder by following the natural downward slope of the eyes.