In fact, we’ve been perfecting this style for more than 2,000 years, dating back to B.C.

in ancient Egypt whereCleopatraruled in a fierce cat-eye.

“Inglot’s AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 is my choice liner for this [style].”

Portrait of a Woman Wearing Mint Green Graphic Winged Eyeliner

Stocksy | Design by Julie Bang.

While gel may be the MUA choice for a classic utility, it’s not the only choice.

“Liquid eyeliners like Charlottes Feline Flick Pen are perfect for creating a classic wing,” says Tilbury.

“I like to tight-line the top outer lash line for even more definition.

Classic wing liner on Hennessy Carolina

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“This also helps the wing show a bit more, rather than being covered by the ‘hood.’

It helps hooded eyes look more uplifted.

Inglot’s AMC Eyeliner Gel 77 is also ideal for this key in of wing.”

Bebe Rexha in winged liner

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Hooded eyes often call for creativity to achieve a lifted wing look.

“I recommend applying liner while looking straight into the mirror, eyes open.

Smoky Winged Liner

MARIO DEDIVANOVIC

Asmoky eyescreams glam, and a smoky liner matches that same energy.

The Batwing liner style

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Dedivanovic notes that the creation of this look is one of his favorite eyeliner combinations.

“I love layering liquid over pencil.

I start by applying my Master Pigment Pro Pencilit has a custom brush that helps create an effortless wing.

The Batwing for hooded eyes

Mario Dedivanovic

The pencil stays emollient which gives me time to perfect the line.

“The smudge shadow liner look was another huge hit this year,” notes Fraioli.

“This is perfect for someone who wants a softer wing.

The actress Shay Mitchell in smokey winged liner

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Its also easier for those who arent so steady-handed with a gel or liquid liner.

You could do this with any color shadow as well, doesnt have to be just black.

I use the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes eyeshadow palette for the shadow wings.”

Sofia Tilbury with inner corner winged eyeliner

SOFIA TILBURY

“My favorite formula for eyeliners is always aclassic pencil,” Tilbury says.

“Charlottes pencils are super easy to use because theyre enriched with emollients that allow for a gliding program.

I wear a feline flick using the berry-brown Pillow Talk eyeliner almost every day.”

The most important thing is to always have a sharpener to hand.”

I also keep pointed cotton swabs dipped inmicellar waterhandy to sharpen and perfect the wing at the end.”

This looks best on eyes that are set further apart.

you could do both top and bottom liner with this if youd like.

A pencil liner or liquid liner is best for this look.”

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