Most of us have our makeup routines simply because our techniques work so well for us, so why change them?

You know you think you'd be better off with a bronzer and sun-kissed look under your cheekbones. You've got a lipstick strategy, too, and might prefer a Kylie Jenner-esque matte lip, or a shimmering bubblegum pink, "legally blonde"-inspired gloss. You might love rosy lipstick for everyday wear, a dewy highlighter on cheekbones, inner corners and Cupid's bow, and a quick swipe of brown mascara to complete the look. No matter what unique beauty routine you have, we can all agree that using eyeliner is the most difficult makeup step. Thankfully, TikTok makes it a lot easier than it used to be.


Even if you do consider yourself an eyeliner queen, using it is a lot trickier than other processes, like brushing your brows with gel and spoolie, or using some lip gloss as a midday refresher. Whether dealing with liquid eyeliner or pencil eyeliner, it goes south and is fast. For one thing, eyeliners are usually darker in color, so mistakes are easier to spot than simply smearing highlighter in the wrong places. Also, applying eyeliner the right way to fit your eye shape can be tricky, like getting the infamous cat eye thin enough while still making your eyes stand out. Luckily, four TikTok eyeliner tricks have captured our hearts for making cat eyes look easier.