Double-Winged Eyeliner Is the Overachieving Look Even Novices Can Get Behind

Just when you thought you’d mastered the art of applying eyeliner, a new beauty trend is born: double-winged eyeliner. Although it made its debut in the ’60s, floating eyeliner, as it is also called, is alive and well today thanks to a vintage makeup revival and the beauty muses of Euphoria. Not only does it look impressive but it also can enhance your eye shape by elongating and opening it up. Best of all, it’s fairly straightforward to recreate.

In its most simple form, double-winged eyeliner involves first applying liner to the top lash, extending it outward, and ending in a winged tip. Then, a second wing is applied along the bottom lash line that echoes the top. The trick is using the right products and the outer corner of your eye to guide you. Of course, there are a number of variations you can play with, which is why we think you’ll love the gallery of double-winged eyeliner looks we’ve curated, just as much as we do. 

Ahead, learn what the double-winged eyeliner trend is all about, including which products create the most professional-looking results.

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A double winged liner look with multiple colors is fun and highly customizable. Simply start with a black liner, such as Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel ($22), then choose two accent colors of choice to add dimension, color, and personality. And if you’re wanting to amp up your eyelashes, try the short cat-eye Lucky Magnetic Lashes from Glamnetic ($30).

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