Siren eyes are all the rage this season. Metro Detroit-based makeup artist Robbin Kujus shows how to achieve the dramatic, yet feminine look.

By Robbin Kujus
Feb 22, 2023

The siren eye is a simple way to add a little flair and drama to your eyes. It’s also easier to pull off than the smokey eye. While the smokey eye features a cloud-like shape that floats around the eye, the siren eye is sharper, with less overall eyeshadow.

Whether you’re a makeup rookie or a professional, this foxy look can be easily achieved in a few steps.

1. Start with Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation for the most stunning skin. Apply with a round-top kabuki brush and use a buffing motion.

2. Place Gucci Radiant Pink Blush high up on the cheekbones and just under the bone, which is a modern approach to contour that pairs perfectly with a dramatic eye.

3. Highlight the top of the cheekbones, brow bone, and cupid’s bow above the lip with Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette. This highlighter is subtle and doesn’t have chunky sparkles. I like to use a big fluffy eye brush for more precise placement.

4. For that perfect siren eye, start in the inner corner of your eye and create a V with a sharp black waterproof pencil. My favorite is Benefit’s BADgal Bang! Next, elongate the outer corner, and softly connect to the lower inner rim and top outer third of the eye. Soften and smudge with the opposite end of the pencil.

5. Brush Mac In the Shadows deep metallic navy eyeshadow across your lids, and finish with Mario Moisture Glow Plumping Lip Serum in Rose.

Photography by Jason Gessert @jasongessert

Makeup and Hair: Robbin Kujus @robbinkujusmakeup

Model: Riley Lonergan @rileyloneran