Ama Kwarteng from Cosmopolitan is here to be your fairy eyeshadow godmother. She scoured the internet watching all of the tutorials on a cut crease and wrote This Cut-Crease Eyeshadow Tutorial Is Legit So Easy so you can follow her guide at home. Maybe you don't even know what a cut crease is. Well, allow her to enlighten you on this clean eye makeup method that will take your look to "can't believe it's not photoshopped" perfection.
So, what exactly is a cut crease?
Technically speaking, it’s when you define your eyelid crease by cutting across it with makeup (usually concealer or foundation). And the results are unreal, since a cut crease makes your eyes look even more open and adds depth and dimension.
But unless you’re a makeup pro, you might not know where to start when it comes to executing your own cut crease. Don’t stress—I watched YouTuber Chelsea Tresidder perfect a cut crease on her own eyes and then broke her process down for y’all into steps. I know, I’m too kind. If you want all the tips, tricks, and products that’ll help create the eye look of your dreams, keep reading.
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