Smokey eyes have been a
large style for quite awhile and there's no sign this specific trend is dying.
Ideas show you step-by-step instructions on how to obtain the perfect smokey
eye.
The important thing to the perfect smokey eye is proper blending. You need to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly. Also, you need to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on the top, champagne base with bright blue and peach base with green hue.
Prep the lid. The important thing to keeping eye shadow from melting to your eyelid crease as the day continues is to kept eyelids oil-free. To get this done start with an eye shadow base (also known as "primer"). Simply swipe the primer over the eye and let it dry before you decide to continue to the next step.
Apply eyeliner. If you are going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in a single of those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the center of eye. If you're opting for a jewel-toned eye (violet constitutes a gorgeous smokey eye), line eyes having a purple, blue or deep green liner.
For additional intricate directions on lining for any smoky eye see How to use eyeliner. Also see my listing of the best eyeliners. I include several that actually work great for the smokey eye.
Merge color on bottom lashes For color at the base (a key smokey eye look) you will want to use a eyeliner pencil since they are easiest to smudge. When the line is drawn, run your finger regarding this to smudge the line. You may also apply a bit of shadow to obtain full smudge effect.
Apply light base color Again, the important thing to a smokey eye is pairing a lighter base using the darker hue. I prefer a pleasant cream shade for my base. Sweep an easy, shimmery shadow over the lids for your brow bone. I love Stila's whipped eye shadows. The moist "mousse" consistency appears to stay on forever. My favorite colors are taupe and pearl.
Merge darker color, but keep dark color underneath the crease. Now that you have the base and eyeliner on, you're ready to get the smokey effect. You'll need a darker eyeshadow shade. Utilizing an eye shadow brush blend in color starting at the lash line, blending up. Be sure to blend color into the lash line therefore the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease. The important thing here is to blend, blend, blend.
Double check your projects Make sure eyes match and blend color having a Q-tip if need be.
Finish with several coats of mascara. You will want to apply a few coats of mascara so lashes are thick and dark. Without having naturally long, curled lashes, curl all of them with a lash curler first. See my listing of best mascaras if you don't have one you like.
Tips:
The important thing to the perfect smokey eye is proper blending. You need to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly. Also, you need to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on the top, champagne base with bright blue and peach base with green hue.
Prep the lid. The important thing to keeping eye shadow from melting to your eyelid crease as the day continues is to kept eyelids oil-free. To get this done start with an eye shadow base (also known as "primer"). Simply swipe the primer over the eye and let it dry before you decide to continue to the next step.
Apply eyeliner. If you are going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in a single of those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the center of eye. If you're opting for a jewel-toned eye (violet constitutes a gorgeous smokey eye), line eyes having a purple, blue or deep green liner.
For additional intricate directions on lining for any smoky eye see How to use eyeliner. Also see my listing of the best eyeliners. I include several that actually work great for the smokey eye.
Merge color on bottom lashes For color at the base (a key smokey eye look) you will want to use a eyeliner pencil since they are easiest to smudge. When the line is drawn, run your finger regarding this to smudge the line. You may also apply a bit of shadow to obtain full smudge effect.
Apply light base color Again, the important thing to a smokey eye is pairing a lighter base using the darker hue. I prefer a pleasant cream shade for my base. Sweep an easy, shimmery shadow over the lids for your brow bone. I love Stila's whipped eye shadows. The moist "mousse" consistency appears to stay on forever. My favorite colors are taupe and pearl.
Merge darker color, but keep dark color underneath the crease. Now that you have the base and eyeliner on, you're ready to get the smokey effect. You'll need a darker eyeshadow shade. Utilizing an eye shadow brush blend in color starting at the lash line, blending up. Be sure to blend color into the lash line therefore the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease. The important thing here is to blend, blend, blend.
Double check your projects Make sure eyes match and blend color having a Q-tip if need be.
Finish with several coats of mascara. You will want to apply a few coats of mascara so lashes are thick and dark. Without having naturally long, curled lashes, curl all of them with a lash curler first. See my listing of best mascaras if you don't have one you like.
Tips:
- Remember to keep lips nude. When applying strong makeup (like smokey eyes or red lips) place the focus on either eyes or lips, never both. (Think Julia roberts: She either plays up her huge eyes or her huge lips, never both. If she did, she'd seem like a clown).
- For a bit of fun, consider using a blue or purple mascara. It'll make blue eyes "pop."
- Liner does not have to come in pencil form. Makeup experts know eyeshadows have of the best eyeliners. To do this take an eyeliner brush (offered at Sephora, MAC or any dept store), wet it, then dab wet brush in to the dark shadow. This allows for any deep, precise line. You may also use the dark shadows without wetting brush first. In either case, eyeliner is necessary for smoky eye.
- This year go jewel-toned (blue is great for you blue-eyed girls) and your eyes smoky but avoid dark browns and black. Instead, choose a deep purple, a gold-brown or the many vibrant colors within this year.
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