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The animal print eye makeup trend is all about embracing your inner wild thing

A beastly kind of beauty

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / May 24 2021

When it comes to wild makeup trends, nothing comes close to animal print. Makeup artists the world over have been taking inspiration from every species, whether it be the on-trend cow print or classic leopard spots, with outstanding results to say the least.

From the naturally-inspired to the outrageous and avant-garde, there’s a design to cater to almost every critter and we’re very much living for every second of it.

Steady your hands and get your creative juices flowing because the animal print eye makeup trend is all about embracing your inner wild thing.

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Want to switch up a classic black and white cow print? Try dabbling in a monochromatic colour palette.

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Turn your floating liner into prime leopard print-painting real-estate for an unexpected twist that encapsulates two trends.

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When creating a zebra-scape on your lids, try using upwards brush strokes to create an angular and lifted cat-eye that makes a statement but also flatters your natural features.

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Love the OTT look? Then why not try an equally dazzling lower lash line moment to pair with your animal print?

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Want to experiment with a full face of prints? Choose a standout hue like this neon green to really make your eye makeup pop amongst the chaos.

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Create a loose impression of a winged eyeliner using leopard print shapes that follow the natural curve of your eye.

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Utilise the avant garde and surreal prints commonly found in the reptilian family to create something entirely unusual.

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Blocky floating liner is your best friend when it comes to creating a standout animal print moment. Just don’t forget to line your eyes with a classic black to ground the look.

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Take your glam makeup to new heights with a smattering of caramel-coloured leopard print that extends from your lash line to brow bone.

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Scared your lashes are going to hide your animal print handiwork? Why not integrate them into your look using mascara in a complementary colour?

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If you’re a wizard at eyeliner then this intricate design is for you. Get your detailing brush at the ready for those teeny tiny leopard spots (or whatever animal you’re wanting to channel) and wrap the look in a defined line of floating liner.

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Need a subdued nail look to pair with your OTT eye makeup? Kylie Jenner just made black nails trendy again.

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Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).