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TRICKS OF THE TRADE

TUTORIAL + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN

If you want a foolproof method to defining your cut crease, you have to try this! I love it because an eyeliner is more intense than a shadow AND you can be really precise as to where you apply it. Not to mention, you can blend and smooth it however much or little you wish. Here’s how:

TOOLS:

• Your Favorite Kohl Pencil — I love this classic powder pencil ($$) because it’s super blend-able and this kohl pencil ($) used on Simone in this tutorial in Rich Cocoa.
• A Blending Crease Brush — try this one ($$) or this mini one ($$).
• A Classic Base Shadow — I love the off-white shade from this matte palette ($$) but you can also use this one ($).
• Your Favorite Mascara — Right now I’m obsessed with this Tightlining Mascara!

You can play with different shapes, shades and intensities. You can go back over the crease with a shadow in a similar shade to smoke it out even more!