The Ultimate Power Look: Cut Crease Smokey Cat Eye ft. My Dream Collection
If you’re looking for a makeup style that screams "luxury," the Cut Crease Smokey Cat Eye is it. It’s a technique often seen on celebrities and runways because it dramatically alters the eye shape, providing an instant lift while maintaining a sultry, smoked-out vibe.
In this tutorial, Natasha Denona uses her most personal collection to date—My Dream—to show that you don’t need a dozen different products to achieve this high-level look. With one palette and the right placement, you can sculpt, cut, and smoke your way to perfection.
The Palette: Why "My Dream" Works for This Look
The My Dream Eyeshadow Palette is uniquely suited for a cut crease because of its high-pigment matte shades like Risk and Edgy. These shades provide the "grip" and saturation needed to define a sharp line, while the shimmering "topper" shades like Spontaneous provide the light that makes the cut crease truly pop.
Step-by-Step: Recreating the Look
1. Sculpting the Crease
Natasha begins by establishing the "smoky" part of the look.
Shades Used: Risk and Instinct.
The Technique: Apply Risk (a deep, moody plum-maroon) through the crease and into the outer corner. Use Instinct (a dusty rose transition) to diffuse the edges. The goal is to create a soft, gradient "cloud" of color that extends slightly toward the temple to start the cat-eye shape.
2. Defining the "Cut"
This is the technical heart of the look.
Shade Used: Edgy.
The Technique: Using a very precise, small brush and the deep shade Edgy, Natasha "sketches" the cut crease line right in the socket of the eye. By using a dark shadow instead of just concealer, she creates a more dramatic, high-fashion contrast.
3. The Brightened Lid
To make the "cut" visible, the mobile lid needs to be bright and clean.
Shade Used: Spontaneous.
The Technique: Press the light, shimmering nude shade Spontaneous onto the lid, stopping exactly at the dark line you just created. This "carves out" the lid space and makes the eye look significantly larger.
4. The Smoky Cat-Eye Wing
Now, it's time for the "Snatched" finish.
Shade Used: Risk (and potentially a touch of black for intensity).
The Technique: From the outer corner, draw a wing shape that connects to the outer end of your cut crease. Smudge the edges so it’s not a sharp liquid line, but a soft, smoky wing. This creates that "cat-eye" lift without the harshness of a traditional liner.
5. Balancing the Lower Lash Line
To tie it all together, run Risk along the lower lash line, connecting it to the outer wing. Add a pop of Spontaneous to the inner corner to open the eyes and add a final touch of light.
Pro Tips for Success
Clean Your Brushes: For a cut crease, you cannot use the same brush for the dark socket line and the light lid color. Keep a clean, flat brush specifically for the lid sparkle.
Don't Rush the Blend: The "Smokey" part of this look depends on the transition between Risk and Instinct. Take an extra 30 seconds to make sure those edges are seamless.
Are Natasha Denona products vegan?
Many of our products are vegan! Vegan items are indicated by a green "V" on the product page and in the product description.
All Natasha Denona products are certified cruelty-free.
Are Natasha Denona products tested on animals?
All Natasha Denona products are certified cruelty-free.
What do I do if I have an allergic reaction?
If you have any adverse reactions to our products, stop use of the product immediately and contact your health care provider for guidance.
For general questions about our products, please contact our support team for assistance at wecare@natashadenona.com
How do I find the right shade for me?
If you have any questions about shade matching, please contact us at wecare@natashadenona.com and one of our associates will be happy to assist!
