How to Do a Flawless Cut Crease with Brittany Cosmetics

May 7, 2026

The cut crease is one of the most striking eye makeup techniques in the beauty world — bold, precise, and endlessly flattering. It creates the illusion of a deeper, more defined eye socket and makes eyeshadow colours pop with incredible intensity. The best part? With the right tools and technique, it's more achievable than you think. Here's your step-by-step guide using Brittany Cosmetics.

What Is a Cut Crease?

A cut crease is an eye makeup technique where the crease of the eye is sharply defined — "cut" — using concealer or a light eyeshadow to create a clean, precise line between the lid colour and the crease colour. The result is a dramatic, sculpted eye look with maximum colour payoff on the lid.

What You'll Need

Brittany Cosmetics Eyeshadow Palette — Blitz or Levinna for maximum drama
Eye Shadow Brush — for packing colour onto the lid
Blending Brush — for blending the crease colour
Angled Brush — for cutting the crease with precision
Eye Detail Brush — for inner corner highlight
Concealer or a light matte eyeshadow for cutting the crease

Step-by-Step: How to Do a Cut Crease

Step 1: Prime Your Eyes

Apply an eyeshadow primer or a thin layer of concealer to your lids. This creates a base that makes colours pop and helps everything last longer.

Step 2: Apply a Transition Shade

Using your Blending Brush, apply a medium-toned matte shade from your palette into the crease in windshield-wiper motions. This creates a soft base for the cut crease and adds depth to the eye.

Step 3: Deepen the Outer Corner

Use the Eye Shadow Brush to apply a deeper shade to the outer third of the lid and blend it up into the crease. This creates dimension and frames the eye.

Step 4: Cut the Crease

This is the key step. Dip your Angled Brush into concealer or a light matte eyeshadow and draw a precise line along the crease, following the natural curve of your eye socket. Use small, controlled strokes for the most precise result. Clean up any mistakes with a cotton bud dipped in concealer.

Step 5: Pack Colour onto the Lid

Using the Eye Shadow Brush, pack your chosen lid colour below the cut crease line. Press the colour on firmly for maximum pigment payoff — don't sweep, press. A shimmer or glitter shade from the Levinna or Glossy Glam palette looks stunning for this step.

Step 6: Highlight the Inner Corner and Brow Bone

Use the Eye Detail Brush to apply a shimmery highlight shade to the inner corner of the eye and the brow bone. This opens up the eye and adds a beautiful finishing touch.

Step 7: Line and Finish

Apply eyeliner along the upper lash line using the Angled Brush and a dark eyeshadow, or use a gel or liquid liner for maximum precision. Finish with mascara or false lashes for full drama.

Cut Crease Tips for Different Eye Shapes

Hooded eyes: Place the cut crease slightly above your natural crease so it's visible when your eyes are open.
Monolid eyes: Create the crease line where you want the definition to appear — there are no rules!
Deep-set eyes: Keep the cut crease subtle and focus on brightening the inner corner.