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Nail Erykah Badu's Sultry Reverse Cat-Eye

Ms. Badu makes 'undone' beauty look good, and you can too!
Nail Erykah Badu's Sultry Reverse Cat-Eye
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By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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By now, you’ve already seen the photos of Ms. Badu cuddled up with her new bae, Carl Jones. And, while we’re always down for a sister in love, the beauty girl in us just can’t get over the smoking hot reverse cat-eye she was sporting in the photo. She brought lived-in makeup to a whole new level!

When she’s your love, your best friend, your creative partner, your nigga, your…@fatbellybella pic.twitter.com/4jDImjOEHL

— Carl Jones (@iamcarljones) March 31, 2016

To get the look, start with hydrated skin, apply a natural or nude balm to your lips for a dose of hydration. Using a kohl liner–we love Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($20, at sephora.com) line your lower waterline. If the liner is a little messy, all the better–it will add to that chic ‘undone’ vibe. Hold the skin taught and extend the tip outward and upwards to create a reverse feline flck. Smudge the liner with your ring or index finger to give it a lived-in look, and liner your upper lid with a fine-tip liquid liner like Tarte Rainforest of the Sea So Fine MicroLiner ($22, at sephora.com) Go over the winged kohl liner with the liquid liner and set with a setting powder to prevent smudging.

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