Smoky Eye Makeup
 Smoky eye makeup tips is one of
our most requested beauty tips, and it's no wonder.
Smokey eyes are dramatic, beautiful, and sexy.
To
create dreamy smoky eyes that are elegant and powerfully hot, it is important
to keep in mind that when wearing your smoky eye-makeup that it is all about
the eyes.
Tone
down the lipstick and blush, curl your beautiful lashes, and then dramatize
your eyes by adding a few faux individual
lashes for sexiest eyes in the room. A pulled back sleek hair style is fashionable
for evening; after-all, who wants to hide those lovely smokey eyes when they
are all dolled-up for a special occasion.
Let's
Begin ... (always start with a clean face)
Eye
Primer
Even
out the skin tone of the eyes with an application of eye
primer over the entire eye area. If you don't have eye primer in your makeup
bag, see our recipe at the bottom of this page for homemade eye primer.
Eyelid
The colors of Granite and Kohl are popular
for creating a smokey eye look for evening. Use matte eyeshadow in either Granite or Kohl on the lid of the eye up to the crease.
Crease
of the Eye
Next
apply dark brown, plum, or dark violet eyeshadow
into the crease of the eye, and slightly above.
Brow
Area - Brush light gray above the
crease line to the eyebrow. Blend the edge of the grey with the crease line. You want these colors to mix together where
they meet for a smooth flow.
Upper
Lash Line - Line the lashes with black gel eyeliner to define the shape of
the eyes. Be sure your eyeliner reaches
between the roots of the lashes. If you
find it is difficult to manipulate the liner between the lash roots, put small
dots between the root of your lashes, and then run your eyeliner over the lash
line.
Eyelashes
- After curling the lashes, use a
maximum volume, lash lengthening black or very dark brown mascara. To add more
pop to the lashes, apply a few false lashes to
your top outer lash line for a beautiful doe look.
If
you don't care to wear false eyelashes, sweep your lashes with one of the many
new long-lash micro-fiber mascaras.
Lower
Lash - Some women like to line the
lower lash with eyeshadow when creating
their smokey eye look. This can be extremely difficult to do without looking
like a raccoon. However, practice makes
perfect. A little goes a long way in
this area.
To
apply color below the lower lash line, use the same brush that you used when you
applied color to your lid, but without adding more product. Sweep the color that remains on the brush
lightly across the lower lash line until you get the look you want. Finish your smokey eye makeup by lining the lower lash with the same
color of eyeliner that you used on your upper lashes.
Lipstick
and Blush - When wearing the smoky
eye look, lipstick and blush usually
should take backstage. Use tan or neutral
lipstick, with soft brown blush. But if you want to really stand out in a
crowd, wear daring red lipstick topped with clear lip gloss.
More Beauty Tips
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For sheer and even eyeshadow
coverage, don't overload your eyeshadow brush. Wipe off any excess shadow with
a tissue. It's always best to build-up your makeup, than it is to over apply on
the first sweep.
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Never use the same brush for
different colors. Each color needs its own brush, or you end up with the color
of mud.
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An eye crease brush is a good
investment for applying color in the crease of the eyelid; it will allow you to
move color inside the crease with more precision than an eyeshadow brush. Use
this brush in a back and forth sweeping motion, like a windshield wiper.
Homemade Eye Primer
An important beauty secret of vibrant,
long lasting, true to color eyeshadow is eye primer. It can be purchased, or
you can make your own.
1. Mix 2 parts concealer to 1 part oil-free
moisturizer. This can be blended on your
hand for single use, or mixed and stored
in a small jar for multiple uses.
2. Apply a thin coat to your clean, bare skin,
and let dry. Now your eyes are ready for eyeshadow.
Don't
let yourself get frustrated if your first few attempts at creating a smokey eye
look fail. Smokey eye makeup tips are easy to read, but the technique takes a
bit of practice.
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