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Great Beauty: Winged Eyeshadow

The barely-there face definitely has its place, but sometimes a girl just feels like cranking up the drama. Nothing says over-the-top glamour like winged eyeshadow! Now, this look is a bit bolder than the traditional cat-eye liquid liner moment (you know, with the little swoop at the outer corners). Winged eyeshadow involves a dark shadow shade blended from the lashes to the crease, and then curved up and outwards, towards the temples. Not for the timid, to be sure, but everyone should try this look at least once! From Keri Hilson to Iman, here are our favorite winged celebs.
Great Beauty: Winged Eyeshadow
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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The barely-there face definitely has its place, but sometimes a girl just feels like cranking up the drama. Nothing says over-the-top glamour like winged eyeshadow!

Now, this look is a bit bolder than the traditional cat-eye liquid liner moment (you know, with the little swoop at the outer corners). Winged eyeshadow involves a dark shadow shade blended from the lashes to the crease, and then curved up and outwards, towards the temples. Not for the timid, to be sure, but everyone should try this look at least once!

From Keri Hilson to Iman, here are our favorite winged celebs.