Ariana Grande is not only famous for her vocal skills and international hits, but also for her flawless makeup. This is the so-called cat eyes, an iconic and natural look enhanced by an elongated line of eyeliner. To get it, the singer of Problem is helped by a makeup artist. By doing a little practice and following the suggestions of her make-up artist, you too can recreate the soap and water look that sets her apart.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Creating a Base
Step 1. Clean and moisturize the skin
To get the look that sets Ariana apart, you need to start with a fresh and hydrated base. Wash your face with a mild cleanser to remove oil and dirt, then pat it dry with a towel. Instead of the classic moisturizer, dab some natural oil, such as argan oil, but in very small doses.
If your face is clean and hydrated, your makeup will look more natural, without risking it being fake and heavy
Step 2. Apply the primer to your face and eyelids
This product is essential for lasting and perfect makeup. After moisturizing your skin, apply a thin layer of liquid primer to your face. To prevent creases in the eyeshadow, apply eye primer to the lid.
Step 3. Apply eyeshadow
Ariana's makeup artist prioritizes eye makeup, so she does it before applying foundation and concealer. In this way, there is no risk that the eyeshadow stains the cheeks or the eye contour, ruining the base.
- Get a neutral eyeshadow palette with shades ranging from ivory to dark brown.
- Apply a bronze-colored eyeshadow to the entire mobile eyelid.
- Blend a light brown eyeshadow into the crease of the eye.
- On the browbone, apply an ivory white eyeshadow.
- To prepare for the eyeliner, which is Ariana's signature trait, apply a dark brown eyeshadow to the lower outer corner of the eye.
Step 4. Apply foundation and concealer
For a flawless complexion, use a foundation that hides imperfections. Brighten your eyes with the concealer.
- Apply some liquid foundation with a damp sponge. The sponge ensures that the result is homogeneous, without streaks, because it allows the product to blend well on the skin.
- Choose a silicone-based concealer one or two shades lighter than your complexion. Apply it directly on dark circles to soften them and brighten your eyes.
Step 5. Secure the base
After applying the foundation and concealer, take the powder. If these products are not fixed, they tend to smear and peel off. Powder, on the other hand, makes liquid products last longer. Use a flat brush to pick up some loose fixing powder. Don't rub it on your face - you have to tap it. This method allows you to apply it directly on the areas you want.
Part 2 of 3: Perfecting the Cat Eyes Makeup
Step 1. Outline the upper lashline with a pencil
You can use a classic or a kajal. Place the tip in the center of the eyelid, as close to the lashline as possible. Draw short strokes to the outer corner of the eye. Repeat the process on the other eyelid.
Step 2. Draw the tail with a pencil
Place the tip of the pencil on the outer corner of the eye. To get a tail, draw a short stroke towards the base of the eyebrow starting from the outer corner of the eye. Repeat with the other eye. Create the outline of a triangle by drawing a line from the tip of the tail to the mobile eyelid.
Step 3. Go over the triangle with liquid eyeliner and color it inside
Use a black liquid eyeliner. Use it to slowly go over the lines you drew. Color the inside of the triangle.
Step 4. Outline the lower lashline with a pencil or kajal
Rest the tip in the lower inner corner of the eye. Draw a line up to the outer corner of the eye. Repeat with the other.
Step 5. Apply mascara generously
Move the zigzag brush from the roots to the tips of the lashes. Take several passes.
Part 3 of 3: Final touches
Step 1. Aim for a healthy and radiant complexion
Apply bronzer, blush and highlighter to cheeks for a natural-looking glowing complexion.
- Contour lightly by applying a thin layer of bronzer directly into the hollow of the cheeks.
- For an even healthier complexion, apply a little blush to your cheeks. This product should be blended in order to cover the bronzer.
- Apply a veil of highlighter on the cheekbones.
Step 2. Thicken and define your brows
Ariana has thick, natural brows. If yours are thin, you can fill them in with a pencil or colored powder of the right shade. Draw short strokes with a light hand: you should get an effect similar to that of real hair. Pick up a colored powder with an angled brush and outline the edges of the eyebrows. Soften the result by passing it a special comb.
If you have thick eyebrows, fill the sparse parts with a colored powder. You can also use it to define the outline by picking it up with an angled brush. Apply it from the outside to the inside. Use a comb to soften the result
Step 3. Apply a nude lipstick
Lips should be left natural.
- You can give your lips a fuller and more refined look by tracing the edge of the lips and then filling them with a flesh-colored liner. Complete the look with a lip gloss.
- You can use a lipstick or lip gloss of a soft color.
Advice
- Ariana's brows are always clear and slightly arched. Line yours with some light brown brow powder.
- Apply black eyeliner and mascara.
- You can choose any makeup you want for your lips, but better keep them natural.
- To learn more, search for tutorials on YouTube by typing "Ariana Grande make-up" in the search bar, or visit the web pages of Ariana G. Style, Ariana Grande Style or Grande Style Source.
