The cat eye

Synonymous with Cleopatra, Eyeliner was first used in Ancient Egypt to protect the skin from the sun, but it wasn’t until the ‘20s that eyeliner was introduced to the western world after Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered. Fast forward some 90 years and the trend is still going strong - from '50s icon Sophia Loren to modern beauty Lana Del Rey, the iconic look will never go out of fashion. Don’t worry if you haven’t perfected the flick though, this season rounded edge, fingerprint style eyeliner a la Tom Ford and Jason Wu is taking charge.

WHICH SHOULD YOU USE?

With so many eyeliners to choose from, how do you know which is the best for you? Pencil eyeliner is easy to apply, but sometimes doesn't glide as smoothly or thickly as gel or liquid liners. They are easy to use and great if you’re after soft definition. Gel liners are matte and glide on easily, perfect for creating everything from smoky eyes to precise graphic lines. Liquid liners are used for their precision, and usually come in a tube with a small brush, or "pen-style" with a brush tip. This is the eyeliner you want if you’re aiming for a delicate, crisp line. If you don’t have a steady hand, draw dots or dashes along the lash line first and then join the dots together with a pencil. You can then go over this line with your gel or liquid eyeliner for intensity.