BY JULIA BENITO
We need answers, STAT.
There are many terms in the world of beauty that may boggle the minds of unsuspecting beginners — a cut crease being one of them. But what happens when we pull a Missy Elliot, flip it, and reverse it?
What is a Cut Crease?
To understand the reverse cut crease, we must first understand its predecessor. A cut crease, for those unfamiliar, is an eyeshadow technique that typically uses a lighter eyeshadow (atop or just using concealer) to “cut the crease”, which basically means creating a stark contrast between your lids and the eyeshadow above it.
Now, with the imaginative minds of beauty creatives and makeup experts constantly reinventing looks, we see a new transformation of this already trendy, bold look taken to even bolder heights. Makeup artist Ana Takahashi was the brain behind this fascinating new makeup experiment, later spurring on other makeup artists, influencers, and beauty lovers to hop on this train.
Okay, But How Do You Do The Reverse Cut Crease?
As the edgier older sister of the cut crease, the reverse cut crease requires a twinge more handiwork, precision, and stability to achieve. In this look, the lighter shade of eyeshadow is not only taken on the lid but on the outer brow bone as well — above the original cut and right under the eyebrows. Think of it as a contrasting eyeshadow sandwich if you will. Whereas the original cut crease would leave the brow bone bare, the reverse would feature the same color as the lid in a gorgeous swoop.
Makeup We Recommend
If you’re anything like the thousands of beauty lovers on Instagram — ourselves included — that are dying to try this technique, then you’ll need an arsenal of great palettes to give you all the strength you’ll need for this daring look.
Wild, Wild West
As its name suggests, this eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay features 12 shades reminiscent of the wild west, from desert tans to shimmering golds to warm oranges to oasis blues. With such a beautiful array of hues, you can choose to stay simple with neutrals or go bolder with high-impact teals.
Daydreamin’
For lovers of all things neutral and every day, this set from blk cosmetics will be your best friend. Featuring an eyeshadow quad in stunning warm hues, an eyebrow pencil, and eyeliner, you’ll be all set to nail your first reverse cut crease.
Lime Dreams
This eyeshadow technique dares you to be bold. What’s bolder than bright lime green? This mini eyeshadow palette from Fenty Beauty brings you six highly pigmented colors in a range of yellowish-green hues that are sure to make a statement. Find matte, shimmer, and glitter finishes to play with for limitless eye looks that we know will look good.
Pumpkin Spice
For those not necessarily looking for a palette but still want a new standout hue, this multi-use eye color stick from Make Up For Ever is a good option. Be in awe at the gorgeous, vibrant orange hue with beautiful reflective properties that truly make eyes pop. Plus, you can use it for your lash line or as a kohl liner.
Peacock Dance
Warm tones aren’t for everyone — we understand. Luckily, Revlon makes eyeshadow sticks in stunning tones such as this one. In a dazzling aqua shade that delivers extreme color payoff in a single swipe, you won’t need to look anywhere else for your next favorite eccentric eyeshadow. Its creamy formula is easy to apply and blend, making it perfect for quick application and touch-ups.
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