As well as having an incredible voice, a wicked sense of humour and an infectious laugh – Adele is the queen of the feline flick. Whether it’s on the red carpet, going ‘out out’ or on her social media feed – we can’t help but be drawn to that perfectly applied cat-eye liner.
Thankfully for us, make-up artist and beauty blogger Lisa Eldridge invited Adele’s make-up artist of 12 years, Michael Ashton, to her YouTube channelto show the world exactly how he applies the Hello singer's war-paint.
The New-Zealand born make-up whizz swears by the Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink, £18.50 and the MAC Eyeliner Brush 209, £16.50 for achieving that enviable eye liner. Apply the ink to the back of your hand and let the product dry out slightly to make it 'more workable.' Next, don't worry about the shape too much and just focus on getting enough inky black product on the lash line, right into the root of the lashes.
For Adele's signature feline flick, Ashton recommends applying pressure with the eyeliner brush to drag the gel upwards at a 45-degree angle towards your temple. He uses the brush to sharpen the line, whilst taking the pressure off so you get ‘a softer line’.
'If you have made a mistake or it needs to be sharper, I always have Bioderma water handy and cotton tips,' he says (try Muji Thin Cotton Buds, £3.50 for 200, made from 100% cotton and zero plastic). To complete the cat eye, Ashton applies false eyelashes and a touch of mascara.
Top trick? Use a reflective copper coloured eye shadow to add depth to your liner.
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1 of 8Glossier Pro TIp Liner, £15
Glossier's Pro Tip Liner took the internet by storm - and for good reason too. The paint brush tip glides on and stays put for 12 hours straight.
2 of 8Stilla Cosmetics Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, £16
Impressive staying power, water resistant, and totally foolproof. This eyeliner is one of the best in the beauty business.
3 of 8Benefit Roller Liner, £18.50
If you love Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara, then you'll love the new Roller Liner. It's flexible tip creates a smooth line and dries completely matte.
4 of 8NYX Professional Makeup Super Skinny Eye Marker, £9
For a dainty, thin line opt for this small felt tip pen from NYX cosmetics.
5 of 8Chantecaille Le Stylo Ultra Slim Eyeliner, £30
This calligraphy-style pen will not drag or pull and is available in both black and brown.
6 of 8Urban Decay Perversion Waterproof Fine-Point Eye Pen, £18
The ultra-thin tip glides on seamlessly for a perfectly smooth line.
7 of 8Charlotte Tilbury The Feline Flick Liner, £22
Start at the inner corner of your eye and sweep a thin line across the lash line before flicking it up diagonally at the end.
8 of 8Nars Eyeliner Stylo, £22
This eyeliner will stay put all day long. The inky formula is packed with black pigments and delivers a flawless feline flick in one fell sweep.
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