Graphic Makeup Looks: Graphic Eyeliner & Eye Makeup Ideas

What is graphic makeup?

Graphic makeup is a style of makeup that is bold and artistic. It most commonly refers to graphic eyeliner which involves drawing bold shapes or detailed lines around your eyes. It may involve bright colours, metallic colours or strong themes such as black and white. It is usually worn as a statement to high profile celebrity and fashion events but more people are including it in their everyday aesthetic to boldly express their style.

How to do graphic eyeliner for beginners?

The art of graphic eyeliner takes practice and a steady hand. To start experimenting with graphic eyeliner, draw a winged eyeliner design and then extend the wing and thicken the lines. This is the easiest way to try a graphic eyeliner. Once you are confident with this technique you can start experimenting with your own creative ideas using single lines around the eyelid or bold colours for your graphic eyeliner wing.

Our affiliates have been creating incredible graphic makeup looks and their Instagram feeds look stunning. This aesthetic makeup style allows MUAs to show off their precision and artistic skills in a look that can be worn for special events or as part of a statement outfit.

@margaridamonteiro.mua is looking amazing in bright pink. This gorgeous graphic eye makeup features pink eyeshadow paired with gems around the unusual heart eye makeup shape. The thick black eyeliner and mascara perfectly reflect the bold limbal ring of the Elven Blue Coloured Contact Lenses. She has chosen to contrast the pink colour with these light blue lenses. Our favourite part about Margarida’s makeup is the confidence she exudes while wearing it. The best kind of makeup is a design that brings out your inner feelings and creativity!

@nicolleslooks has chosen a colour theme as the inspiration for her design. She has matched her wine red wig to her eye makeup and lip colour. Her graphic lip makeup design features pink petal details to contrast with the bright red base. She has surrounded her eyes in a dusting of pink and red to contrast the Siren Green Coloured Contact Lenses. This bold pairing of seafoam green with warm red produces stunning results.

@nicolleslooks loved experimenting with pink makeup so much that she tried a different design with this edgy graphic makeup. Her pink eye makeup sweeps around the corner of her eye and over her eyelid giving it the illusion of a brush stroke. She has blended pink tones with a shadowy outline and statement false eyelashes. She has outlined her lips in black to contrast with the bright Barbie pink colour. To complete the pink ensemble, Nicolle has added the Pixie Pink Coloured Contact Lenses.

@rimgaile.ma has also chosen a red and pink theme for this Valentine’s Day look. Her red top and hair are paired with a red lip. She adds a pop of pink to her eyes which are lined with red in this beautiful two tone eye makeup design. To compliment the pink eyeshadow, she has chosen the Pixie Pink Coloured Contact Lenses to add an unusual eye colour to this romantic makeup.

@rimgaile.ma’s graphic eyeliner is a perfect example of underlining the eyes for dramatic effect. This makeup technique is becoming increasingly popular for everyday makeup, especially in gothic subcultures. She has used smoky black eyeliner and eyeshadow to create a dramatic wing that starts under her eyes. This is paired with glitter to create a midnight duskiness to her eye makeup. The sparkle effect helps to further bring out the bright colour of the Elven Blue Coloured Contact Lenses in contrast to the dark elements of this makeup design. For an even more dramatic finish, she has added a detailed black necklace, black feathers on her shoulders and a black corset.

@rimgaile.ma’s next makeup look has a silver theme paired with a cool graphic eye makeup design. The feathered lines around her eyes extend to her eyebrows. Underneath her eyes, she has added a stunning cascade of silver gems to reflect her silver necklace, earrings and outfit. To complete this graphic makeup, she has added the Siren Green Coloured Contact Lenses.

These graphic eyeliner looks are just a taster of the amazing designs you can achieve using makeup. With makeup tools and eyeliner becoming even more precise to apply, you can create works of art around your eyes. The bold direction that makeup trends are heading inspires creativity and allows anyone to try makeup art. We would love to see your graphic makeup ideas so make sure to tag us on Instagram, TikTok and our other social pages. 

To pair with your bold makeup, add coloured contact lenses in enhanced natural or costume designs. Our fantasy coloured contact lenses are a popular choice for pairing with graphic makeup. The bold colours combined with a natural finish are the perfect accompaniment to a creative makeup look.