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Why The Reverse Cut Crease Trend Is Taking Over The Internet
If you love makeup, you have probably heard of the beauty term “cut crease,” and though it is not a new trend, it is extremely popular right now. Allure calls cut creases “probably one of the most repeated eye looks in the makeup world,” so much so that it is considered a classic. Even if you didn’t know what it was called, you have probably tried it while applying eyeshadow to give your eyes some depth. The beauty of the trend lies in the fact that you can go as subtle as you would like or go full-on dramatic with the same technique.
According to Byrdie, it is considered “one of the most popular eyeshadow application techniques,” where you use a light eyeshadow (or concealer) to make a cut (or a line) along the crease of the eye to give your eyes more definition to make it look bigger. Makeup artist Hayley Noel told the outlet, “I always like to start a cut crease with a layer of concealer on the lid and up to the brow bone. I prefer using a shade or two lighter than my skin tone.” This way you can accentuate the center of the lid, making your eyes look brighter because a bold eyeshadow will look brighter against your skin. Makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts are always coming up with new and innovative ways to update classic looks, which gave birth to the reverse cut crease trend.
