Siren Eyes Makeup: Tips and Tricks for a Dazzling and Alluring Look
Alyssia Chang
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You’ve seen them everywhere—those mesmerizing, elongated eyes that are everywhere on social media.
So, what exactly are Siren Eyes?
This hot makeup trend combines smoky, sharp cat-eye liner to create a look that’s universally flattering and surprisingly easy to achieve.
In this guide, we’ll break down the Siren Eyes trend to its core, offering clear, step-by-step instructions so you can master this sultry style with ease. Prepare to unveil your most captivating gaze yet!
Key Takeaways
Siren eyes makeup trend emphasizes on creating two different sized “wings’ with a smoky blend, enhancing any eye shape with a dramatic illusion.
Mastering siren eyes involves a step-by-step process from prepping the eyelids, mapping out the shape with eyeshadow, to creating the signature ‘siren sweep’ wing with precise eyeliner placements.
Siren eyes differ from traditional winged eyeliner with a softer, smudgier wing that extends at a straight angle from the outer corners and inner corners, tailored to enhance various eye shapes for both everyday and special occasion wear.
The Allure of Siren Eyes: What is this Look?
The siren eyes makeup trend, one that is here to stay, is inspired by the captivating folklore of the mythical and enchanting sirens.
With an aim to encapsulate their essence in a makeup look that’s as captivating as it is mesmerizing. This viral look is characterized by a soft, smudgy liner that creates a narrow, elongated wide-eye shape, complete with a subtle flick and a smoky blend to lift the eyes.
Siren eyes have been recognized by beauty experts for their depth and drama, marking them as a smokier evolution of the doe eyes trend and distinct from the sharpness of traditional winged eyeliner. This sultry effect is created by applying a darker shade around the top lashline, concentrating the shadow outwards and making a point at the inner tear ducts.
But the magic of siren eyes isn’t solely in the smoky eye or the dramatic eyeliner. It’s in the way these elements come together to create a look that’s as entrancing as it is timeless.
Crafting Your Siren Eyes: Step-by-Step Guide
Forming this siren eyeliner makeup technique may seem intimidating, but with some pro tips and tricks and easy to follow steps, it becomes less intimidating and more exciting!
Prepare yourself to follow this step-by-step guide to mastering seductive eyes, just like a skilled makeup artist! Let’s make it happen!
Prepping Your Canvas
Before starting to apply your eye makeup, it’s always good to properly prep and prime your eyelids.
Cleanse your eyelids with micellar water or a non-oil-based eye makeup remover to create a dry surface. Any excess oil or residue can interfere with the makeup application.
Apply a small amount of eyeshadow primer to the top and bottom of the eyes.
Set with a skin matching eyeshadow or a translucent powder. This will help the shadow and eyeliners blend easier!
Mapping Out the Shape
Once your canvas is prepped, it’s time to gently map out the shape of your siren eyes.
Begin by using a small fluffy eyeshadow brush and a lighter neutral taupe shade of eyeshadow, which serves as the initial guideline for the desired elongated shape.
Apply this along the whole lower lash line and bring the brush outwards, in almost a straight line. Stopping at the same distance where the eyebrow tail ends. This is where the end of the winged tip will be.
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For more precision, you can use a business card or any straight edge (like scotch tape) that is aligned with the bottom lash line. Angled SLGHTLY upwards to mark a subtle V shape on the outer corner of the eye. Trace over the edge with eyeshadow to create a wing outline before applying liquid eyeliner.
The Siren Eyeliner
The two pointed tips are the heart of the siren eyes look, the defining feature that makes this trend so unique! Make sure to tightline with a dark pencil eyeliner to create that thick lash line base.
Drawing a precise and elongated wing beyond the outer corner of the eye is essential to achieve the characteristic siren look:
Take your angled eyeliner brush and dampen it with a makeup wipe or setting spray, make sure it’s not dripping wet.
Tap a couple times in your chosen eyeshadow or pencil, whether it’s black, brown, taupe, or grey, any color or shade will do!
Press on the back of the hand, then swipe a thin eyeliner line on the top lid, either covering the whole lash line or just the outer halves.
Take that same liner brush and apply more shadow on your lower lash line, either changing the color to be lighter or the same shade.
Use a smudge pencil brush to blend the color on the lower lash line.
Then create the inner corner “tips” by using the angled brush and creating a small “>”.
Join the outer corner and lower lash lines together to form the longer wing, following the outline you did previously with the taupe eyeshadow in: Mapping Out The Shape.
Finish off the look with mascara, fake lashes, and/or eyeshadow on the lids!
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Feel free to express yourself and use liquid eyeliner alone or on top of the powdered base. But the Tiktok trend for 2024 is more of a softer shadow smudge look!
The Siren vs. The Wing: What’s the Difference
While siren eyes may seem similar to classic winged eyeliner, they’re distinctly different with their outward extended liner creating a lengthened eye effect. Less curve, more straighter of a wing.
This smudgier, ultra fine wing blends with eyeshadows and has a unique “v” tip at the inner corners. This modern makeup trend forges a dramatic and hypnotic look, setting it apart from the simple precision of a traditional winged eyeliner.
Recommended Eyeliners for the Siren Eye Makeup Look
Using the right eyeliners are essential in creating the perfect siren eye.
For achieving the perfect Siren Eyes, opt for a smudge-proof liquid liner or a soft kohl pencil. These options are ideal as they can be initially smudged for blending and then set for long-lasting wear.
A versatile liquid liner or creamy pencil will provide the sharp lines needed, while allowing for easy blending to achieve the sultry, smoky effect. Choose products that offer high pigmentation and smooth application for the best results.
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Start in the middle of the eye and build the liner with small, little pressure, left-to-right movements so it creates a thin to thick line. Use a small flick outwards with a
Eyeshadow Play
Eyeshadow has a significant role in shaping and elongating the eyes, offering a smoky or nude effect that enhances the depth of the siren eyes. Stick with neutral shades so that the liner and lashes are the main focus.
To create a visually alluring shadow blend that complements the siren shape:
Create a light to dark shadow look. Start with applying a lighter base and brighter shade to the inner corners. Line the outer sides of the upper lash line with a darker matte eyeshadow using a small blending brush.
Carefully extend and curve the eyeshadow beyond the outer corner.
Then blend with a blending brush.
Feel free to leave the bottom eye area empty or lightly smoke out the lower lash line with an eyeshadow brush to complement the effect of the upper eyelid.
Finishing Off Your Siren Eyes
The siren eyes look isn’t complete without the right complimentary makeup techniques!
Defined brows, contouring the face, lifting the cheeks with cheek tint and highlight, paired with plump lips will make your siren eyes stand out perfectly.
Optionally, using false lashes that accentuate the upper eyelids will really bring this look to the next level.
Adapting the Siren Eyes for Every Occasion
Siren eyes doesn’t have to be super bold or smokey. With a few tweaks, you can adapt the siren eyes look for different situations, from a day at the office to going out for coffee.
For a toned-down makeup look, you can:
Use a dark brown eyeliner pencil to draw a thin line from the outer corner of the eye, stopping just before the brow tip line, to create a subtle elongated wing shape. Smudging out the wings so it’s softer.
Keep the eyeliner above the pupil area minimal to maintain a professional appearance suitable for the workplace or day outing.
Use an angled brush in dry shadow for a light coverage siren eye makeup application.
Summary
Your eyes are beautiful! So no matter what eye shape you have, there is a siren eyeliner makeup look for you.
The beauty of this trend lies in its versatility and adaptability. So, let’s all be sultry and alluring together!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have siren eyes?
Having siren eyes means creating an elongated take on winged eyeliner. With a subtle flick in a straighter direction on the outer corners and a small inner corner “v”, as well as some smoky eyeshadow blended to widen your eye shape.
Are siren eyes attractive?
Yes, siren eyes are sharp, elevated, and dramatic to make you look confident and sultry. Making this makeup technique incredibly attractive.
How do I know if I have siren eyes?
You can determine if you have siren eyes by looking for a sharp wing that extends farther out both ways, with the inner corners accentuated by a sharp point and a darkly-lined tightline.
What is the siren eyes makeup trend?
The current Tiktok siren eyes makeup trend is all about creating a smudged and softened, elongated eye shape. Use blendable smudgy liner, extending outwards in more of a straighter curve to elongate the eyes!
How is the siren eyes look different from the classic winged eyeliner?
Siren eyes have an elongated liner that subtly pulls upwards and extends beyond the outer corner and inner corners, giving a dramatic and mesmerizing finish. While classic winged eyeliner has one wing outwards with a precise point and a more of a traditional look.
