Stop What You're Doing and Try the Under Cat-Eye Liner!

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We've totally mastered the run-of-the-mill cat-eye liner look, but this under-eye version from the Nicholas K runway is next on our makeup mastery list. Avon global celebrity makeup artist Lauren Anderson created this eyeliner to complement the Saharan theme of the Spring 2015 clothing collection. We're planning to wear this look to our next mod-inspired party.

With the help of Francesca Roman at the Butterfly Studio Salon in NYC, we re-created this graphic shape in slow motion (literally, every brush stroke). She taught us the dos and don'ts of layering eyeliner and why moisturizer makes the best eraser for intricate eye makeup looks like this one.

Prime Lids

Prime Lids

With such a dramatic eyeliner look, Roman prepped lids with a matte, nude eye shadow. You can also use concealer at home to mask any veins or discoloration.

Line Lower Lashes

Line Lower Lashes

Dip an angled eyeliner brush in dark black powder or gel liner. "A brush controls how much powder you're applying, and you can diffuse the look," Roman said. "But crayon you have to smudge, which will give you a smoky eye effect." Start by outlining the tear duct, then follow the lower lash line until you hit the outer edge of the iris. Don't take it all the way to the corner.

Line Upper Lashes

Line Upper Lashes

On the upper lash line, add liner from the inner corner to the middle of the lid.

Extend the Wing

Extend the Wing

Moving back to the lower lid, draw the wing from the outside in, keeping the line straighter than the average cat-eye flick. Think of it more like an extension of the lower lash line rather than an angular shape.

Return to the Upper Lid

Return to the Upper Lid

Bring the wing back in on the upper lid, too, leaving a small space liner-free in the center of the upper lash line.

Repeat on the Other Side

Repeat on the Other Side

You can really vamp up the look by layering liner. "Use liquid liner for full blast," Roman said. "You can do powder with liquid on top or liquid with powder." But she does warn that using a felt-tip product will require extrafast motions, so a brush is your best bet.

Clean Up With Moisturizer

Clean Up With Moisturizer

Roman used a moisturizer and cotton swabs to clean up any mistakes and give the liner a straight, sharp edge. The lotion (versus makeup remover) reduces redness if you have to do a lot of rubbing.

Conceal Under-Eye Circles

Conceal Under-Eye Circles

Hide any under-eye circles with concealer. For this look, it's best to save your foundation for after the eye makeup.

Contour Cheeks

Contour Cheeks

With such a strong eye look, the rest of your makeup should remain neutral. Roman used Kevyn Aucoin Natura Blush ($37) and Nerinese Lip Gloss ($30).

The Finished Look

The Finished Look