How to Apply Smokey Eye Makeup

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The Smokey Eye

The smokey eye look has become a staple within the makeup and fashion industries as apparent since the dramatic look has been on the runways for several years.

There’s nothing pretentious about the smokey eye look either, as it can be incorporate in your makeup regime for day time as well as evening.

To create the look of the smoky eye, it only takes a few easy steps.

The following steps of creating that smokey eye look will show you just how simple it is to fit in with the trend.

Pick your Pencil

Step 1

 

Begin with brown or black creamy pencil eyeliner to outline your eye. If you are fair-skined, opt for the brown pencil.

Think of outlining the eye similar to an artist sketching on their canvas. Lightly outline the upper and lower eye. Depending on your preference, you can be more heavy handed for a dramatic night look.

Sketch the Rest

Step 2

 

Fill in the crease above your lash line and join the upper and lower lines to meet the outer edges of the crease. You should then blend the crease and outline with either you finger or the rubber tip that is included on some eyeliner pencils.

 

Start off Light

Step 3


Brush on the lighter shade of shadow as a highlighter over the entire upper eye socket. That is from the eyelid to the brow. It will actually soften the crease you created with your pencil, thus giving a more natural appearance.

Dark is Next

Step 4

 

Take the darker contour shade and apply it starting from the outer corner the lower eyelid and continue to the crease. Keep the intense color on the outside and have it fade gradually towards your nose. Accent the crease with the dark shade. By doing so, your smokey eyes will have a longer life span, appearing fresh the whole day.

Blend with Medium

Step 5

 

At first, the appearance may seem too unnatural or stark between the light and dark shades on your eyes. This is where the third shade makes its entrance. Take the remaining medium shade and use it as blending agent between the highlighter and contour, beginning at the at the crease line. Blend, blend and blend until yo have the perfect smokey eyes.

Finishing Touches

Step 6

Curl your lashes with a lash curler and add your favorite mascara. You now have the look of the season that is sure to become a classic in your makeup routine.

Experiment

Try different eyeshadow colors and discover your own style with the smokey eye look.

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Nan Keltie
Posted on: May 04, 09 at 02:40 PM
Great-looking zone, Veronica!

Things You Need

Not much is needed to create this dramtic and eye catching look. You most likely have these products already. The trick is the application of the products.

- Brown or Black creamy pencil eyeliner

- 3 palette eye shadow consisting of a dark, medium and light shades

- Eye Shadow Applicators

- Eyelash Curler

- Mascara

Extra Tips and Hints

-  Add a smudge of the contour shadow over the creamy eye pencil to help avoid running, especially if you have oily skin.

- By using powder shadow, this will help set your eyeliner. An added bonus is that it can hide any imperfections when applying the liner with a shaky hand.

- Apply your smokey eye makeup in layers taking your time. It is better to have it too light than extremely dark and heavy.

- Superior shadow brushes can make a real difference in the quality of your smoky eye. They are worth the investment and last for years with proper care.

- For a higher concentration of color application, choose shorter fiber bristle brushes to create that dramatic definition.

- Change your smokey eye look from day to night easily by using a liquid liner instead. Add some sparkle on the outer edges of your eyes with liquid metallic or powder, blending lightly towards the nose.

 

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