Never heard of transparent graphic eyeliner? Well, it's likely that the latest makeup trend has popped up on your Insta feed now and again. As we enter the hallowed summer months, people are embracing the oppurtunity to get ~experimental~ with their beauty looks – it is festival season, after all.
If you've been paying any attention to any of the hottest fashion trends of 2022, you'll know that all things sheer/transparent/see-through/etc. are receiving a lot of love, right now. From the sheer dresses worn by the likes of Zoë Kravitz and Kendall Jenner, to the sheer lace bustier favoured by Camila Cabello, we just can't get enough of nearly-naked outerwear.
But why should our beauty routines miss out on all the fun? One content creator is having none of it; @maytahmi took to Instagram to share the lowdown on the transparent graphic eyeliner trend.
Instagram content
In the video, May uses a concealer brush to outline her eyes with concealer, starting at the inner arch of her nose, up to her brow bone, and along her lower lids. Next up, the concealer is blended out with the rest of the makeup, leaving behind a striking, graphic eyeliner look.
Another content creator, @wendysworld_xox, tested the trend on Instagram, aptioning the video, “ 👀 thoughts on transparent graphic liner?? […] I screamed when I saw on this on May so had to try. Very simple to what I usually do but I’m enjoying trying different techniques ✨ [sic]”
Instead of using a concealer brush to create the outline, Wendy opted for a thin, round-tipped brush, enabling her to draw a more fluid shape. You can check out her take on the trend, here:
Instagram content
Wendy's comments soon lit up with approving remarks, with one fan writing, “The subtlety is giving flex…. 😍,” while another noted, “This is so beautiful!!!❤️.” Hard agree.
Ready to give the trend a go? GLAMOUR spoke to Ashleigh Scriven, a makeup artist and content creator, to find out how to achieve the transparent graphic eyeliner look:
What you will need:
- Light concealer (ensure this is lighter than your skin tone as you want it to stand out)
- A thin angled brush
- Eyeshadow primer (optional)
- Nude eyeshadow
- Translucent powder
Step 1) Start by priming your eyelids this is important to ensure you have an even base, next go in with a light bronzer or a nude eyeshadow to create the perfect canvas for your liner.
Step 2) Use your angled brush and coat it in your concealer, start sketching your preferred eyeliner shape on your eyelid and blend the concealer outwards.
Step 3) To finish, set with translucent powder to ensure the product doesn’t move.
For more from Glamour UK's Lucy Morgan, follow her on Instagram @lucyalexxandra.
