Is a cut crease hard to do?

According to Viktoria @vioda.makeup, It takes practice. Start with a soft cut crease (less contrast); a sharp cut crease requires precise placement and blending.

What products do you need for a cut crease?

According to Viktoria @vioda.makeup, Eyeshadow primer, concealer or light base for the cut, transition shade, lid shade, and blending and packing brushes.

What brush creates a sharp cut crease?

According to Viktoria @vioda.makeup, A flat, stiff brush or a small concealer brush works well to carve the line. Set with powder before applying the lid shade.

Cut Crease Eyeshadow Tutorial

Advanced25 min

Cut Crease Eyeshadow Tutorial

By Viktoria @vioda.makeup · Updated June 11, 2026

The cut crease is one of the most dramatic and skill-intensive eye makeup techniques — a sharp, defined line between the crease color and the lid color that creates the illusion of deeper, more dimensional eyes. This tutorial breaks down the technique into clear, manageable steps using concealer to carve out the crease line and contrasting shadow shades to maximize the graphic effect. It takes practice, but once you master the cut crease, it becomes a powerful tool for transforming your eye shape for photos, events, and editorial looks.

Step-by-step

1
Prime & set
Step 1 of 4
Prime lids and set with powder.
2
Crease definition
Step 2 of 4
Carve out crease with concealer and set.
3
Lid color
Step 3 of 4
Apply bold shade on lid up to cut.
4
Blend & highlight
Step 4 of 4Almost done!
Blend crease and add inner corner highlight.

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Pro tips

A flat concealer brush gives the sharpest cut. Round or fluffy brushes create a soft cut crease; a small, flat, stiff brush creates the dramatic, sharp line that defines the technique.
Work in thin layers when cutting the crease — apply a thin line of concealer, blend the bottom edge upward into the lid, and repeat if needed. One thick application is harder to control.
Hooded eyes can absolutely do a cut crease — place the 'cut' above your natural crease so the sharp line is visible when your eyes are open. It takes practice to find the right placement.

Skin type notes

Oily lids: the concealer cut can break down on oily lids, causing the clean line to blur by midday. Use a long-wear concealer, set it immediately with setting powder, then apply your lid shade. An eyeshadow primer underneath is non-negotiable.