Get Ready to Stand Out: the "Double Wing” Makeup Trend For Summer Is So Easy to Customize

There are quite a few instances in life where two is better than one, but eyeliner is potentially our new favorite example. If adding a straightforward wing to your makeup look can take it from simple to glam, the new "double wing" makeup trend is going to take your look from glam to Instagram photo-ready instantly.

The double wing trend, as featured in MAC Cosmetics's 2021 spring and summer trend report, is exactly what it sounds like: two winged eyeliner designs coexisting on your eyelid simultaneously. The real beauty of the trend is it can look like whatever you want — identical wings stacked on top of each other, wings using complementary colors, wings of completely different textures and shapes — the possibilities are endless.

"The double winged liner trend has become increasingly popular due to the sheer fact eyes have been front and center these days," Keri Blair, senior national artist at MAC, told POPSUGAR. "Creating a double wing at the edge of the eye is such an incredible statement for self-expression."

Because this is a makeup trend that you can make completely your own, any eyeliner that you have on hand will do — gel, liquid, pencil, liquid, or even eyeshadow. "A great application tip is to use the pen to create small dots that come out and up from the lower lash line on both eyes to ensure your symmetry before drawing your lines," said Blair.

We like the MAC Chromaline Gel Liners ($22), Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner ($9), and Bite Beauty Upswing Extreme Longwear Liquid Eyeliner ($25). For an extra special look, mix different finishes like glitter or sparkles with a flat matte liner. Like we said, there's no limit to what you can do.

Ready to take your makeup game to the next level? Check out more inspiration for the double wing eyeliner makeup trend ahead.