A cut crease is a makeup technique that creates a sharp, defined line between your eye shadow and the crease of your eyelid. This look can enhance and add depth to your eyes, making them appear larger and more dramatic. Follow these 12 steps to achieve the perfect cut crease:

1. Choose your colors: Select an eye shadow palette that compliments your skin tone and features. Aim for two to three shades (a light base color, a darker crease color, and a shimmer for highlighting).

2. Prep your eyelids: Cleanse and moisturize your eyelids to remove any dirt, oil, or makeup residue. Apply an eye primer to ensure longevity and prevent creasing.

3. Apply a base color: Using a flat brush, apply the lightest eye shadow shade across the entire lid up to the brow bone.

4. Find your natural crease: Tilt your head back slightly and look straight ahead into a mirror. The point where your eyelid folds will be the guide for applying the darker shade.

5. Pencil in the cut crease: With a thin eye pencil or angled brush dipped in dark shadow, create a line above your natural crease by following its curve from the inner corner outward.

6. Blend it out: Soften the line by blending it upward with a fluffy blending brush. For added depth, add another layer of the darker shade just below the blended-out line.

7- Pack on the darker shade: Choose an even darker shade from the same palette or use your pencil liner to intensify the cut crease line, starting at the outer corner of your eye and working inward.

8. Clean up the edge: Dip a concealer brush in liquid concealer and carve out a crisp edge by applying it directly underneath the dark cut crease.

9. Fill-in with concealer or base color: Apply concealer or your base shade over the entire lid below the carved-out cut crease, creating a sharp contrast.

10. Apply shimmer (optional): Use a flat brush to gently pat a shimmery eye shadow on the center of your eyelid for added dimension.

11. Complete the eye look: Apply eyeliner and mascara to finish off your eye makeup.

12. Add final touches: Highlight your brow bone and inner corner with a light shimmer. Then, apply blush and your favorite lip color to complete your glamorous look.

Now that you’ve mastered these 12 steps, you can confidently create stunning cut crease makeup looks for any occasion. Remember to practice and adapt these techniques to suit your personal style and preferences.