AN ONLINE makeup trend has provided admiring celebrities with steps on how to get ‘the eye of the mermaid’.
Fans are flocking to TikTok to learn how to get the sultry mermaid look worn by stars like Bella Hadid, Rihanna and Megan Fox.
What are “mermaid eyes” on TikTok?
“Mermaid eyes” is a term coined by social media users that refers to the winged eyeliner look that gives the wearer a smokeier appearance.
The person donning mermaid eye makeup has a more sultry look thanks to the intentionally soft, smudged method in which the product is applied.
Fans of the trend are drawn to this specific style because of the mysterious and ethereal look created from the darker shade of makeup.
Although mermaid eyes reached a new high in the summer of 2022, Hollywood has been going crazy for it since the 1990s.
From that decade to the present, celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Angelina Jolie, Zendaya, Alexa Demie, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and others are credited with keeping the craze alive in pop culture.
What do you need for mermaid eyes?
To get the mermaid’s eye, fashionistas can shop for supplies at Amazon, Ulta, Sephora, and Sally’s.
Makeup tools needed include:
- Waterproof liquid eyeliner
- Dark eyeshadow palette
- pencil liner
- eye brush
- Blending brush
- bronzer
Gather all these materials and you are good to go.
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How do you do the mermaid’s eye?
The first step is for the applicator to create a V-shape on the outer corner of the eye with the bronzer and the blending brush.
It will be easier if you take a small object with a flat surface to help create the v-shape.
Second, dip the eyeliner brush in black eyeshadow and darken the wing shape created by the V-shape.
During this step, make sure to darken the lid of your eye to the inner corner.
Although the steps mentioned above are intended for beginners, there are options for advanced enthusiasts who want to take the mermaid’s eye one step further.
Other methods include using makeup tape and false eyelashes.