Warning: Graphic Content, Editorial liners

Creating interesting, out-of-the-box makeup looks is a terrific way to express yourself and experiment with your tools and palettes. Fortunately, even the most elaborate patterns, such as a popular butterfly eye, don't necessarily necessitate the expert hands of a makeup artist.

so here are some DO'S and DON'TS

Don't

• Don't do your liner with your eyes closed

• Don't use short brush strokes

• Don't free-hand to create circles and dots

Do

• Do keep eyes open when applying to avoid any creases

• Do use a long and thin brush to save time and create smoother lines

• Do use the back of your brush to create circles and dots

"First and foremost, you'll need expert brushes and good product for this one – you don't want anything too runny or too dry when you're creating super sharp lines; nothing that'll smudge or drag," I also recommend having small, pointed cotton buds and plenty of micellar water on hand to easily clean up any mistakes.

Make like the pros when it comes to drawing lines." Look down into a mirror rather than dragging the skin outwards - if you do, the skin will just return to its natural form when you release go – but gazing downwards ensures your eyelids are taut, which is quite beneficial for guaranteeing a straight line. Simply keep coming back to an eye-level mirror to ensure that both sides are equal.

Then, when you're ready, simply dive in — the key is to not be frightened and to remember that you can fix any mistakes." Begin by softly drawing a guide straight from the inner corner of the eye, across the crease, and along the lash line.

When it comes to amplifying the colour, I prefer to break the lead of the pencil onto a flat surface and then massage the pigment into a cream product using a pointed liner brush to allow me to sharpen the original design – I occasionally add a little bit of setting spray, too, just to aid with longevity.

If you wish to add another colour or aspect to the graphic cat eye, do so after you've generated the desired liner form." To achieve a more romantic look, I prefer to use a metallic eyeshadow and paint it over the gap between the graphic liner - there's no need to add other shadow colours because the graphic liner provides enough dimension. Then, for additional drama, apply lashings of mascara. Finally, keep

in mind that all of the films you see on the internet are manipulated to appear as if they were completed in a single shot, which, as Pallari points out, is not the truth. "There's nothing wrong with breaking up the look into sections.

Finally, liner is all about starting light and gradually building up the colour. You can always fix any faults — don't be frightened.