As Taylor Swift’s Eras tour comes to the UK, here’s how to copy the star’s trademark winged eyeliner look by using the exact £30 liquid liner that she loves herself
Taylor Swift mania hits a peak this week as the singer arrives for the UK leg of her sell-out Eras tour. One way to get in the spirit – whether you managed to score tickets or not – is to copy the star’s trademark make-up look – and we’ve got all the details.
Whether on stage or off, Taylor usually wears the same make-up: subtle sparkly eyeshadow, a bold red lip and a flick of black liquid eyeliner – and one liner that the 34 year old is known to have worn regularly is Pat McGrath Labs Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Xtreme Black.
This felt tip pen-style liner draws on a smooth, defined line in a blacker-than-black shade that stays smudge-proof for up to 12 hours. It costs £30 and is available to buy from retailers such as LookFantastic, Cult Beauty and Sephora.
Taylor’s love for Pat McGrath Labs products began when the legendary MUA did her make-up for her Bejeweled music video, using this liquid liner – plus a full face of other Pat McGrath Labs products – to create her statement sparkly make-up look.
Since then, it’s reportedly been the star’s go-to for stage make-up, making headlines for staying in place even during torrential downpours.
To recreate Taylor’s feline flick, start by drawing the tip of the eyeliner across the upper lid near the base of lashes, creating a smooth line, the Pat McGrath Labs website advises. Then draw your wing up at a diagonal angle, following the upward curve of the upper lashline and extending outwards for an eye-lifting effect.
For a cheaper alternative, try NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner in Black, priced at £9.99 and available to buy from LookFantastic.
Finish off by copying the singer’s trademark red lips with a coat of Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur in Ruby Blur, £28, a great alternative for Taylor’s reported favourite Pat McGrath LiquiLust in the shade Elson, which is currently sold out.
