How $2 Tape Gives Me a Flawless Cat Eye Every Single Time

Over the years, I’ve tried more than a few ways to create a flawless cat eye. I took a stab at freehanding it (which works approximately never for me), used a stencil, tried a specifically designed tool, or even broke out the trusty credit card trick, which became my go-to. Lining up the edges of the card with the tail of my brow and the outer corner of my eye makes it relatively easy to trace a clean cat eye line, but it’s also inconvenient. I mean, who wants to keep their credit card at the ready when doing makeup?

I have dreamed of a product that was designed for this purpose and could fit right in my makeup bag. When I got my hands on the e.l.f. Line & Define Eye Tape ($2), I realized that my dreams were answered and became pretty quickly obsessed after the first use. I’d tried the tape hack before — and it works — but removing the tape was always painful and required an immediate touchup. This tape, however, was created to hack the cat eye and peel off gently without any irritation.

The pre-sized tape works best, in my opinion, when used with a liquid eyeliner (versus a gel) because it’s easier to line up against the tape. After aligning it with the outer corner of my eye and the end of my brow, I draw a short line, tapering the tip so it thins out at the end. I let it dry as I repeat on the other eye. As promised, I was able to peel off the tape without any uncomfortable tugging or pulling. I’m left with the cat eye of my dreams: a sharp, smooth, defined line that’s perfectly even on both sides. Finally.

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