20 Ridiculously Sexy Eye Makeup Looks

Can't make up your mind between a blacked-out smoky eye and a feline-eyed flick? There's nothing stopping you from combining the two into one majorly dramatic look.

Now that's a cat eye. Pro tip: if you want crazy defined, retro-inspired contrast, use a white or light beige shadow on the rest of the lid to make your black liner pop.

Clumpy-on-purpose lashes, complete with smudges, are actually happening right now. If you're down to experiment, try pairing the look with plenty of blush and bronzer and a pale pink lip.

When a basic cat eye just won't do, give this graphic version the old college try... with plenty of eye makeup remover on hand, to be safe.

If there's one makeup look that works on absolutely everyone, it's a well-groomed brow, a sultry cat eye, full lashes, and a naked or natural lip.

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Gorgeous glimmery gold shadow looks especially pretty on blue eyes paired with lush lashes and a pale pink lip color—it's just this side of innocent.

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Bronze and black shadows are a foolproof combination when blended into a smoky eye, with a clean, polished brow to complete the look.

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Eye makeup doesn't have to be dramatic to be sexy: Try tight lining both the top and bottom waterlines with black or brown, then loading on the lengthening mascara for a simple look that really pops.

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Put a twist on the classic cat eye by extending it way past the outer corners and blending a bit of a metallic beige shadow on top for dimension. A touch of pearly shimmer in the inner corners brightens up the whole look.

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If you're going to go all the way, then go all the way. Don't be afraid to pair a deep ruby red lip with a super-smoky eye—just take care to keep your lines clean and well-defined.

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If your blending skills are up to snuff, try a more advanced, multi-tonal metallic smoky eye like this one.

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A retro graphic eye look with shadow placed above the lid at the crease rather than on it creates depth and creates the illusion of bigger eyes.

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This thick classic cat with a super-fine flick screams "bombshell."

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A deep-toned neutral shadow in the crease of the eye with a lighter shadow placed on the lid helps to contour the eye but doesn't look obviously makeup-y. It's subtle, so go right ahead and pair it with a pop of color on your lips.

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Sexy eye makeup can be as simple as clean groomed brows and a sheer layer of taupe shadow. What makes it especially sexy is what it's worn with—in this case, a deep purple lip stain is crazy flattering.

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This look is definitely dramatic, but you can get a similar effect by placing brown or grey shadow on the upper lid and lining the lower lash line with a similar color, blending as you go along. Be sure to clean up afterward with makeup remover to avoid the dreaded raccoon eye.

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This updated take on a cat eye features a line that extends straight outward rather than up for an unexpected effect.

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Heavy black liner on top doesn't have to look overdone: With defined but clean brows and natural lashes, it's perfectly retro.

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Feeling adventurous? Try blending a smoky dark shadow into your bottom lash line and leaving the top bare, or blending in just a touch of a colored shadow for contrast.

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