Benefits of a "CUT CREASE"

I've been experimenting with cut crease looks for a while now and I must say that I'm beginning to prefer them over the usual outer corner blended looks. They have many benefits and immediately adds wow factor to a makeup look. I've also realized that they also come in handy when I need some sassy  makeup and only have a short amount of time to get it done. They are also very easy to accomplish, your basically coloring inside the lines! 







The first part of a cut crease is the line. I usually draw this first, it gives me a guideline to where I want my lid color to end. This also allows for a visual of the lid area you have to play with. So spacing, placement, and blending can suit your personality for the day.   The line also allows you to create the illusion of a higher crease, simply drawing the line a bit higher then your natural crease can give the appearance of a larger eye shape if you have squinty eyes, and drawing the line underneath your natural crease can give the appearance of a smaller eye if you have a large eye shape.


The next part of a cut crease is simply coloring inside the line on your lid. This is your opportunity to go all out and experiment with different color combinations and different blending techniques. I tend to use shimmer colors on the lid if I'm cutting the crease with a darker matte color, just just about any finish (ex: matte, shimmer, glitter, frost, pearl) will work on the lid. I would also recommend using a lid color that is lighter than the color you would like to apply on the crease.

The fading effect above the crease is usually what kicks these looks up another level . These are the steps I take to create that effect:

•  After I have drawn my line and applied my lid color I take a a small smudger brush or small flat angled brush and redraw my crease line with the color I want to use in the crease area.
• Using the eyeshadow thats already on the smudger blend upward and evenly toward the brow.the color should be fading and harsh lines should be eliminated.
• Apply a highlight color underneath the brow. Be sure that it meets with the dark shade you have blended upward.
• Apply a transition color. The color is placed right in the area where the dark and light color meet. naturally it should be in the same color family as the rest of your look and should be a few shades lighter that your crease color. (a neutral brown or beige color will also work, for a more toned down look)

I hope this post has helped you with creating your own cut crease looks or inspired you to consider them. Check out a few of my tutorials if you would like to see how I create them:
youtube.com/TMarieTheGreat1

or here on my Blog@

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