Eyeliner is back, but it doesn’t look the same as you may remember.

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Skinny jeans.

What do all of these things have in common?

woman with eyeliner

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(Lauren Conrad inThe Hills,need we say more?)

Gen Z isn’t interested in the high-maintenance, hyper-precise blackcat eyethat millennials swore by for years, i.e.

“Gen Z trends tend to favor more natural makeup styles that enhance features without heavy program.

Winged eyeliner can sometimes appear too dramatic, which contrasts the minimalistic, effortless vibe many prefer.”

So, how is this current generation wearing eyeliner today?

Sotomayor says there’s a lot of different variations when it comes to liner looksi.e.

it’s no longer one single style that everyone is copying.

However, there are some patterns.

Here, a few different ways to wear liner, just like the youths are.

How to Wear Eyeliner in 2025