If you do not get the flick simply proper, do not fret: Even skilled make-up artists depend on touch-ups. “You’d be shocked at how useful tiny [cotton swabs] with micellar water may be!” says French. “If I’ve a consumer in my chair who’s getting their hair carried out on the identical time and their head is being pulled aggressively or they’re busy with one thing, I’ll messily draw on the liner to get it in the precise place after which take the [cotton swab] and simply begin cleansing it up and shaping it to perfection.” 

All it’s essential do is use the tip of the cotton swab to erase any jagged edges and sharpen the wilted wing. Since micellar water can dissolve each oil- and water-based merchandise, the pigment ought to carry proper off. To make the distinction even sharper, French suggests tapping some concealer across the line, particularly proper beneath the wing to outline the form.  

In case your cat-eye is solely unsalvageable, that is OK! Strive, attempt once more. “Do not be afraid to wipe it off and begin over, too! I’ve carried out this many occasions on set,” shares French. “I believe it is vital as an artist to have the ability to edit your self and know when to begin over. It occurs to the perfect of us!”