Adele Uses This Black Eyeliner to Get Her Signature Dramatic Cat Eye

Adele's makeup artist Michael Ashton uses this exact eyeliner when doing the "Rolling in the Deep" artist's makeup.

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Adele‘s makeup artist Michael Ashton shared his tips and tricks behind Adele’s iconic beauty looks — and we want to know it all because she is always looking fabulous. Through her different looks and aesthetics, her go-to eyeliner has always stayed on trend and we found out the history behind it. Michael shared with Who What Wear, “I popped over to [Adele’s] house to trim her fringe, and she asked if I could do a quick bit of eyeliner for her before she went to meet friends—the eyeliner obviously got the seal of approval and the rest, as they say, is history.” We found out the exact eyeliner Michael used and what techniques he uses on Adele. The MAC Liquidlast Liner is waterproof, 24-hour-lasting, and should definitely become your new favorite liner. Even better, it’s on sale!

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Adele’s eyeliner is 16% off, so you better run to your Amazon cart before it’s too late. As for technique, Michael shared that he “Uses a waterproof liquid liner with a precision tip to intensify and refine the line, finishing by winging the end of the liner last upwards at a 45-degree angle. I love the MAC Liquidlast Liner!”

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Applying eyeliner can be frustrating — it can turn out crooked or smudged, but this liner is the perfect tool to give you a precise and defined line without the difficulty you can often face. It’s transfer-resistant as well, so you don’t have to worry about smearing. Whether you’re looking for a dramatic look like Adele or just looking for a dainty and natural-looking eye, it’s the perfect eyeliner for all the different styles — the opportunities are endless.