Like some of you I love smokey eyes too. They have been a big style for quite awhile and I think that this trend is here to stay. They say that the key to the perfect smokey eye is proper blending.
So, I always make sure that colors are blended together flawlessly. It’s also very important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors.
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
What to do:
- Prep the lid and keep eyelids oil-free. This is to keep keep your eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on. Start with applying an eyeshadow base. I prefer to dab at bit on lids before shadow application.
- Apply eyeliner. If you are 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. And If yua are going for a jewel-toned eye, line eyes with a purple, blue or deep green liner.
- Blend in color on bottom lashes for color on the bottom (this is a key smokey eye look!) you will want a lighter eyeliner. And “smudge” it perfectly. You can also apply a bit of shadow to get full smudge effect.
- Apply light base color again, remember that 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.
- 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 smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush 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.
- Always doublecheck your work and make sure that eyes match and blend color with a Q-tip if it’s necessary.
- And finish it with several coats of volumizing mascara. I love L’Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara.
