Smokey eyes have been a big style for quite awhile and there's no sign this particular trend is dying. Here we show you step-by-step instructions on HOW TO get the perfect smokey eye.
The key to the perfect smokey eye is proper blending. You want to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly. Also, it's important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on top, champagne base with bright blue and peach base with green hue.
The key to the perfect smokey eye is proper blending. You want to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly. Also, it's important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on top, champagne base with bright blue and peach base with green hue.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How To:
- Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base (also called "primer"). Simply swipe the primer across the eye and let it dry before you continue to the next step.
and Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
2. Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of
those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye. If you're opting for a
jewel-toned eye (violet makes a gorgeous smokey eye), line eyes with a purple, blue or deep green
liner.
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I include several that work great for the smokey eye.
3. Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom (a key smokey eye look) you'll want to
use a eyeliner pencil because they're easiest to smudge. Once the line is drawn, run your finger over it
to smudge the line. You can also apply a bit of shadow to get full smudge effect.
4. Apply light base color Again, the key to a smokey eye is pairing a lighter base with the darker hue. I
prefer a nice cream shade for my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your
browbone. I love M.A.C. eyeshadow, click the link
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Eye shadow pigments is a highly concentrated loose powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere
to the skin. You can use it to create either a subtle or an intense effect. This eye shadow does not
streak, is easy to blend, and is long lasting.
5. Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease. Now that you have the base and
eyeliner on, it's time to get the smokey effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an
eyeshadow brush, click the link http://astore.amazon.com/makeupbrush-20 , blend in color starting at
your lash line, blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop
deep color at crease. The key here is to blend, blend, blend.
6. Doublecheck your work Make sure eyes match and blend color with a Q-tip if need be.
7. Finish with several coats of mascara. You'll want to apply a few coats of mascara so lashes are
thick and dark. If you don't have naturally long, curled lashes, curl them with a lash curler first.
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What You Need:
- Eye primer (you don't need it, but it's great for keeping shadow in place)
- 2 Shadows: One light, one darker
- Eyeliner
- Makeup brushes
- Mascara
View this video for Smolder Chocolate Smokey Eyes
