Presenting the Julia Fox eye makeup tutorial, from none other than the star herself

The infamous Julia Fox eye makeup look will have you looking like an extra in 'Black Swan'

Julia Fox attends the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 06, 2022. Julia Fox eye makeup, a dark black eye look
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The cat-eye has been replaced: it's all about the Julia Fox eye makeup trend now—at least for those who are willing to venture over to the dark side. 

At the beginning of 2022, we all wondered "Who is Julia Fox?" The actress and Kanye West's short-lived fling caught everyone's attention, particularly thanks to her bold makeup choices. Part Black Swan, part Marilyn Manson, her dramatic winged eyeliner immediately began trending after her Paris Fashion Week premiere. 

Could such an intense style find its way into the mainstream? Well, it looks like Fox is attempting to make it happen. Ladies and gents, feast your eyes on the eye tutorial blowing up social feeds. (Anyone else feeling nostalgic for their high school goth days?)



The Julia Fox eye makeup tutorial:

Though Hailey Beiber's green eyeliner and Rihanna's red eyeliner have also caught our attention as of late, we can't quite compare those looks to the Julia Fox eye. Those beauty looks simply don't have the same gusto. 

It only made sense for the mastermind behind the unique look to show her followers how it's done. In a 16-minute long video, Fox delivers the eyeliner hacks it takes to achieve the moody aesthetic. (Word of advice? Snag some heavy-duty soap and makeup wipes for clean-up!) 

With a short-and-sweet intro and a quick serum application—our beauty editors will guide you towards the best retinol serums—Fox begins. 

Shortly after the five-minute mark, the actress dives into the nitty-gritty deets. She first starts by suggesting those who attempt the eye look follow the shape of their own brow, so be mindful before getting creative. 

Using the darkest shade in one of the best eyeshadow palettes (Subversive + IntensifEYES™ Duo by Pat McGrath), the Uncut Gems actor begins to shape the winged look before tracing her eyelids with the black hue. To get a defined look, she whips out the pencil and traces the shape with even more black.

Pat McGrath Labs, Subversive + IntensifEYES™ Duo ($145, £115)

Pat McGrath Labs, Subversive + IntensifEYES™ Duo (<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=43923&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patmcgrath.com%2Fproducts%2Fsubversive-intensifeyes-duo%3Fvariant%3D39837169254469" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$145, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=43923&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patmcgrath.com%2Fproducts%2Fsubversive-intensifeyes-duo%3Fvariant%3D39837169254469" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">£115)

Pat McGrath Labs, PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil in Xtreme Black ($28,£25)

Pat McGrath Labs, PermaGel Ultra Glide Eye Pencil in Xtreme Black (<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=43923&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patmcgrath.com%2Fproducts%2Fpermagel-ultra-glide-eye-pencil%3Fvariant%3D39458340864069" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" target="_blank">$28,<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=43923&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patmcgrath.com%2Fproducts%2Fpermagel-ultra-glide-eye-pencil%3Fvariant%3D39458340864069" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" target="_blank">£25)

Pat McGrath Labs, Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner ($32,£25)

Pat McGrath Labs, Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner (<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=43923&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patmcgrath.com%2Fproducts%2Fperma-precision-liquid-eyeliner%3Fvariant%3D39477441658949" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" target="_blank">$32,<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=kXQk6%2AivFEQ&mid=43923&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patmcgrath.com%2Fproducts%2Fperma-precision-liquid-eyeliner%3Fvariant%3D39477441658949" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" data-link-merchant="patmcgrath.com"" target="_blank">£25)

Do note you're likely to have a few hiccups along the way. It's a process, but with a little patience, you too can master the Julia Fox eye.

Whether you want to give this look the everyday treatment or save it for a special occasion, we wish you luck on the journey!

Danielle Valente
Digital News Writer

Need a TV show recommendation? Maybe a few decor tips? Danielle, a digital news writer at Future, has you covered. Her work appears throughout the company’s lifestyle brands, including My Imperfect Life, Real Homes, and woman&home. Mainly, her time is spent at My Imperfect Life, where she’s attuned to the latest entertainment trends and dating advice for Gen Z.


Before her time at Future, Danielle was the editor of Time Out New York Kids, where she got to experience the best of the city from the point of view of its littlest residents. Before that, she was a news editor at Elite Daily. Her work has also appeared in Domino, Chowhound, and amNewYork, to name a few. 


When Danielle’s not writing, you can find her testing out a new recipe, reading a book (suggestions always welcome), or rearranging the furniture in her apartment…again.