Fox Eye Makeup Tutorial: How to Get the Lifted Eye Look - Brittany Cosmetics

Fox Eye Makeup Tutorial: How to Get the Lifted Eye Look

The fox eye is one of the most coveted eye makeup looks of recent years — a sultry, elongated, upward-lifted eye shape that creates an intensely alluring, feline appearance. Here's your complete step-by-step guide.

What Is the Fox Eye Look?

  • An elongated eye shape that extends outward and slightly upward at the outer corner
  • A lifted, upswept appearance that makes the eyes look more angular and defined
  • A clean, precise liner application with a sharp, upward-angled tail
  • Minimal inner corner emphasis — the focus is entirely on the outer corner

What You'll Need

  • A dark eyeshadow (deep brown, charcoal, or black)
  • A precise eyeliner (gel or liquid for the sharpest lines)
  • A small, angled brush
  • A fluffy blending brush
  • Mascara
  • Concealer for clean-up

Step-by-Step: How to Create the Fox Eye Look

Step 1: Prep and Prime

Apply eye primer across the entire lid to ensure your eyeshadow and liner stay crisp and in place throughout the day.

Step 2: Apply a Neutral Base Shade

Apply a light to medium matte shade across the entire lid and into the crease. Keep this shade neutral — the fox eye look is defined by its liner and outer corner work.

Step 3: Deepen the Outer Corner

Apply a dark matte shade to the outer third of the eyelid and blend it upward and outward toward the tail of the brow. This creates the elongated, angular appearance.

Step 4: Extend the Shadow Upward and Outward

Using a small, precise brush, extend the dark shadow beyond the outer corner of the eye — drawing it upward at an angle toward the tail of the brow. The angle should be upward, not straight out.

Step 5: Apply Liner Along the Upper Lash Line

Draw a thin line along the upper lash line starting from the inner corner. Keep the line thin and close to the lashes for the first two-thirds of the eye, then gradually thicken it as you approach the outer corner.

Step 6: Create the Fox Eye Wing

At the outer corner, extend the liner upward and outward at a sharp, upward angle — following the same direction as your extended eyeshadow. The wing should be longer and more dramatic than a standard cat eye wing.

Step 7: Smudge Dark Shadow Along the Lower Lash Line

Apply the dark eyeshadow along the outer half of the lower lash line and extend it slightly beyond the outer corner, connecting with the upper wing. Keep the inner half of the lower lash line clean.

Step 8: Clean Up the Edges

Use a small concealer brush to sharpen and clean up the wing. A crisp, clean outer edge is essential for the fox eye look.

Step 9: Apply Mascara

Focus mascara on the outer lashes, applying extra coats to the outer corner to enhance the elongated, lifted shape.

Common Fox Eye Mistakes to Avoid

  • Angling the wing straight out rather than upward — the upward angle is what creates the lifted fox eye shape
  • Applying too much product to the inner corner — the fox eye is all about the outer corner
  • Making the wing too short — the fox eye wing is longer and more dramatic than a standard cat eye

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