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What to wear instead
One way to rejuvenate your style is by swapping your liquid liner for something softer, as pro MUA Sarah Kuhl told Real Simple. A jet-black wing can feel so harsh, so she suggests trading your liquid liner for a smudged-out shadow that offers a lovely definition without the stark effect.
A black shade doesn’t necessarily do everyone the most favors. That’s where color theory can come in. Certain shades enhance your natural eye color by bouncing off its undertones. Opposites attract, so if you have blue eyes, opt for warm coppers, bronzes, or soft oranges. For green eyes: deep purples, burgundies, and warm browns will bring out their vibrancy. Most shades work well with brown eyes, but taupes, golds, and delicate charcoals can add depth without overpowering your features.
There’s also been a real shift in geometry. Instead of flicking liner outward from the upper lid, Gen Z has found extending it subtly from the lower lash line equally as flattering. This creates a lifted, modern effect without appearing overdone. If you go bold with it, congratulations! You’ve just mastered the reverse cat eye — a socially acceptable alternative to its sorry predecessor. As Bobbi Brown’s Warren Dowdall told Elle, this “creates and openness and elongation of the eye that flatters every eye shape” — great news for those looking for a makeup idea to try on hooded eyes. If you must wing it, we get it: old habits die hard. But keep your wing shorter and softer, stopping just past the outer corner of your eye for a refreshed, intentional tweak.
