Learn This Monolid Cut-Crease Technique In 5 Minutes

By christinelai on 22 Jul 2018

When you think of sexy single-eyelid makeup, don't just think of smokey eyes or assume you need double eyelid stickers. They are great but when you close your eyes, they can be a tad too obvious and even embarrassing. Instead of trying to create a fake eyelid, spend the time mastering this cut-crease makeup technique.

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It's sexy, it's pretty and it's for all occasions. When the night falls, just add some glittery shimmer and transform yourself into a night swan immediately. You are ready for parties and date nights!

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You will need

A Brown Eyeshadow
An Eyeshadow Brush
A Blending Brush
An Eyeliner
A Flat Brush
A Concealer
A White Eyeshadow/ Other Shimmers

Photo from Youtuber// Brandi.x0

Using an eyeshadow brush, apply brown eyeshadow on your upper eyelid and blend it well. Blending brush will help make it better but it’s optional for beginners.

Photo from Youtuber// Brandi.x0

It should look something like this. Layer it patiently from light to achieve this dark brown shade. Dont go in strong!

Youtuber Brandi.x0 used a gel eyeliner next for the wing. For beginners, we strongly recommend you to try pencil or marker tip eyeliner as it’s easier to manage.

Photo from Youtuber// Brandi.x0

Here's the magic. Cut crease means to define your crease by 'cutting' across your lid with contrasting eyeshadow colours, with minimal or no blending. In this tutorial, she used a concealer to 'cut-crease' starting from the tip of the eye to the tail.