How to Master Graphic Eyeliner, According to Makeup Artists

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and . Featured on shows like and most notably , the experimental aesthetic has since skyrocketed to mainstream fame and TikTok stardom.

Hashtags #graphicliner and #graphiclinertutorial have amassed 5 billion views on the platform, while spin-off siren eyes has 3.6 billion.

Clearly, people are ready to dive head-first into their own takes on the style, especially now that social media has made it easier than ever to find looks for inspiration.“Euphoria has inspired a lot of makeup trends recently with its use of color, glitter, and graphic eye shapes, but the beauty TikTok community has also made graphic eyeliner a big trend allowing people to have fun with eyeliner,” , global makeup artist for Urban Decay Cosmetics, tells Glamour, adding that he's noticed graphic eyeliner's prevalence in fashion, on runways, and on celebrities including , Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, and .This content can also be viewed on the site it from.As for what makes a ? , makeup artist and director of artistry and education at , tells Glamour that the style uses striking geometric shapes and pops of color to draw attention to the eye. "The graphic eyeliner is the focal point of the makeup and everything else takes a back seat, [and] is more subdued,” Lujan explains, noting that due to its avant-garde nature, graphic eyeliner is considered one of the highest forms of self-expression in makeup. “Graphic eyeliner has made many appearances through the decades, traced all the way back to Ancient Egypt.”Another graphic eyeliner pioneer, according to , global makeup artist and brand trainer at , is none other than timeless beauty icon Twiggy.