The Celeb-Fave ‘Underliner’ Makeup Hack That Can Instantly Open Up Your Eyes And Highlight Your Best Features, According To MUAs

The ‘underliner’ makeup look is currently taking social media platforms by storm, particularly TikTok!

This stunning trend, previously sported by celebrities like Zendaya, Maisie Williams, Adriana Lima, Tessa Thompson and Joey King on red carpets and during events like Fashion Week, involves the application of eyeliner on the outer corner of the lower lash line.

Some beauty influencers have been experimenting with a twist on the trend by beginning the line from the inner corner instead, in a nod to the reverse eyeliner trend. This unconventional style is popular due to its ability to brighten up a look and add an element of playfulness, while also giving the impression of larger eyes.

Seeking to learn more about this phenomenon and how to create the look yourself for holiday parties and nights out, we did some research on the trend and also sought the expertise of professional makeup artists and specialists.

In a recent interview with Popsugar, Jillian Dempsey, a celebrity makeup artist and the founder of Jillian Dempsey Beauty, recently discussed the makeup trend. She was also notably the mastermind behind Kristen Stewart‘s stunning Oscars underliner look earlier this year.

“This look is another fun way to wear a cat eye or smoky-eye look, depending on the shades used or how heavy the eyeliner is applied,” she told the outlet. Dempsey noted that the look, according to her observation, possesses versatility, offering the freedom to opt for either a dramatic or a subdued rendition.