TUTORIAL: Lorde - "Royals" Inspired Makeup

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Hey everyone! Today I have an eyeliner-based makeup tutorial that I am very much excited to share, mainly because the couple of times I did this look I was completely in love. Ever since I first heard Lorde's "Royals" it has been my favorite pre-Fall jam. There's something about it that is really edgy yet basic, which also reflects this cut-crease winged liner inspired by her look in the music video.


Check out the tutorial and more photos below!


Here is the music video for Lorde - Royals:





And here is my final look. When looking down you can see that I adapted the crease line to fit my own eye shape, which I would recommend if you plan on recreating it. Since I have monolids, I used false eyelashes to push my crease line up first and worked the liner shape into that crease.


The tricky part of the whole effect is getting a simple winged liner look when the eyes are open. It's a very cool effect when you are blinking which I showed in my Instagram video from today.


It may take a few attempts before you get it perfect (I definitely did a test run beforehand and had to work slowly for the tutorial) but the result is more than worth the effort! It helps to keep a makeup wipe on hand as well as a couple of cotton buds to clean up any imperfections as you go.

The good thing is that since there isn't too much shadow with this look, it actually lasts very well throughout the day and has an unexpectedly wearable yet fashion-forward appeal. If you try this out, please send me photos on Twitter and Facebook! I'd love to see how it looks on you. :)

Readers, will you be trying this look? Do you experiment with your eyeliner or keep it the same everyday? Let me know in the comments!

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31 comments

  1. Erica NSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Amazing! I was actually thinking of asking you to do this look!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    So gorgeous girl!

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  3. SusieSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Great tutorial! I love your hair! - how do you get those beautiful curls??

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  4. UnknownSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I love this!!! Can't wait to try it! Thanks so much!

    http://thequeenlifexo.blogspot.com

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  5. Turis CantikSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    lovveeee this look so much!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    This is amazing! It looks like it would work well on hooded lids so I'm going to have to test it out.

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  7. Ali On MarsSeptember 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    This look is so pretty! I just found out about Lorde, and I loooove that you did this look! Great post! :D

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  8. UnknownSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I love this look on you! So pretty! Hope I can recreate it!

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  9. FathimaSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Okay!

    This is a seriously pretty makeup look!

    I am so going to try this!!!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I'm in love with this look-- great job as always Jen!

    p.s. could you do another monolid look?
    biffsquiggled.blogspot.com

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  11. ♥ Tanachi ♥September 22, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    This is great! I love it <3

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  12. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Definitely trying this, thanks Jen! What false eyelashes did you use specifically? :)

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    1. JenSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:16 AM

      I actually layered 2 pairs of lashes (1 thin criss-cross and 1 natural wispy ones) which is what makes it look so natural. You should try it!

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  13. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Beaultifull segui
    http://preparamoda.blogspot.com.br/

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  14. makeupmirrornme September 22, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful liked it very much.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Hi Jen :) I started off this new beauty TAg called "My beauty vise TAG" and I tag you to do it! :D You can find my video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ljjPGf0oM
    Love all your videos! <3

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  16. MinaxiSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Cool video! Hopefully this will be a simple question for you: where did you get the black handheld mirror you use in this video? Thank you!

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    1. JenSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:17 AM

      I bought it while I was in Korea in Myeongdong. :)

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  17. VivianSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Your hair looks fab~

    LIVE.IN.LOVE

    ~

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  18. PinkLeafSeptember 22, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    You look lovely Jenn! Love the curls. Will you do a tutorial on them?

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    1. JenSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:18 AM

      Thank you so much! I'll definitely add that to my list. :)

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  19. Stephanie DongSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    You look so flawless and pretty in this shot and I loved watching this tutorial, which BTW was great! Just look you other tutorials, so great and I love em!

    http://stephaniedong.blogspot.com/

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  20. HelenSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    So beautiful! Looks very sexy and stylish.
    http://www.gossipordie.com

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  21. EmSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    this look is really cool
    like it more than the ombre look to be honest
    great work!

    www.raisedrebeauty.blogspot.com

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  22. meowSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    i am super excited to try this out! it looks tres chic. just need to find an occasion/mood to do this... where would you wear this to?

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  23. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    So glad to see Lorde is doing well in the states! I've been in love with this song since it first came out but thought it was quite 'kiwi' lol and the makeup looks so nice on you xx

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  24. KellySeptember 25, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    I am super stoked and proud of Lorde! The girl lives super close to me and goes to school really close to where I live, its actually super crazy that she's so famous now! I will try show her your blog post and tutorial!

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  25. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Its a little hard work to do as same as you made....any suggest simply tips??

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  26. lauramakeuplyNovember 30, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    it's very original i like , j'adore :)

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  27. WZDecember 26, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    I love Lorde's make-up too - thanks for sharing! :D

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