You are practically Ariana Grande if you have perfected the skill of doing a smoky eye. Alright, maybe not; but you are really near. The ideal smoky eye look should inspire you to post a filter-less Instagram picture, wear those shoes you haven't worn in a while, and leave him on read — maybe even all in the same evening with confidence. This is a detailed guide on how to create a dramatic smoky eye that will make you feel exactly 100% that b*tch.
What You Need for a Smokey Eye
To apply a perfect smoky eye, you will need several VIP equipment. Our list consists of the following:
Concealer
You most likely question why you need concealer for a smoky eye. Well, this one is extra bonus. Before applying eyeshadow, we want to have our eyelids free of clutter. To hide any redness or discolouration, mix your preferred concealer on your eyelids with a moist Beautyblender or Blusher. This offers your starting smoky eye effect on top of a smooth and equal natural color.
Palette of Eye Shades
The most fun aspect is probably choosing your smoky eyehadow colors. Choose your favorite colors for your smoky eye from dark greys and Blacks, a smokey purple, or a deep blue tone. You will need three major colors: something in between, one akin to your skin tone, and a really dark and dramatic one.
Brushes for Makeup
Makeup brushes are no exception; you really must have all the tools to bring your smoky eye to life. Every eyehadow tool required for perfect blending is included in our brush line. To apply your basic eyehadow layer, definitely grab our Shady Lady Eyeshadow Brush. Use our High Roller Crease Brush in follow-up to aid in flawless blending.
Bonus: Highlight
We'll let you in on a little secret... Actually, your friend with a smoky eye is a highlighter. For more sparkle and contrast, apply a tiny bit right below your brow line if you use a powder highlighter. Alternatively, when you're done, top your whole lid with a clear balm highlighter such as our Glass Glow ShinelighterTM. This will provide the glossy, dewy look seen all over the runway.
Bonus: Tool for Liner Design
Our Liner.Designer tool comes in great use when you're ready for eyeliner to help you obtain the ideal winged eyeliner look. If you have been late (raises hand) attempting to make your wings even, don’s fret; this small silicone tool guarantees an even flick every time.
Read Also: Smokey Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes Techniques
Techniques for Doing a Smokey Eye
Alright, so you have everything you need to launch your smokey eye look. This is the approach used here.
Read Your Lids
To create an even basis for the remainder of the look, dab your preferred concealer or primer on your eyelids.
Begin With Your Foundation Hue
Apply your foundation color with a basic tapered brush—such as our Shady Lady. Choose something either neutral or like your skin tone. Once you start adding more dramatic hues, this will enable your shadow mix more organically.
Paint Your Lids' Corners Your Darkest Color
Start gently putting the darkest color in your makeup collection on the outside corners of your eyelids. Starting with a tiny bit of eyeshadow on your brush, remember to build it up as you go; it's simpler to add more color than it is to remove. Until your lids naturally seem ombre-effectually, blend that color into your eyelid and into the crease.
Blends Your Medium Color In Your Crease
Start mixing your in-between color in the crease of your eyelid using a crease brush. Here the secret is to mix, mix, mix. You will have a dramatic yet flawless appearing smoky appearance by the time you finish.
Under Your Lower Lash Line, Add Your Shadow, Either Dark Or Medium
Take an angled brush—our Wing Man curved eyeliner brush—and sweep either your darkest or medium colored eyeshadow beneath your lower lash line for a more dramatic appearance. Clearly, if you want something more dramatic, go for the darker hue; otherwise, feel free to combine them!
Add Eyeliner And Mascara To Round Out It
We now find ourselves at the finish line, people. Around the edge of your eyes, surround with your preferred black or dark brown eyeliner. As many layers as you choose, pack on; your smoky eye will seem more dramatic with additional eyeliner. Our Liner.Designer tool guides you for an even application if you wish perfect winged eyeliner for that cat-eye effect. Finally but just as importantly, add mascara to your top and bottom lashes. And as every cosmetic enthusiast is aware, mascara cannot be used too crazily.
Add your preferred powder highlighter or glossy, mildly-colored eyeshadow just below your brow line if you like to go over and beyond. Alternatively use our Glass Glow ShinelighterTM to shine top of your lids with fingertips.
Tag us in your smoky eye pictures so we may see your work! And see our blogs on how to do eye makeup for an everyday appearance and our greatest advice for beautiful eyebrows if you want some more ideas for eye makeup.
Kari Pettersen
You are practically Ariana Grande if you have perfected the skill of doing a smoky eye. Alright, maybe not; but you are really near. The ideal smoky eye look should inspire you to post a filter-less Instagram picture, wear those shoes you haven't worn in a while, and leave him on read — maybe even all in the same evening with confidence. This is a detailed guide on how to create a dramatic smoky eye that will make you feel exactly 100% that b*tch.
What You Need for a Smokey Eye
To apply a perfect smoky eye, you will need several VIP equipment. Our list consists of the following:
Concealer
You most likely question why you need concealer for a smoky eye. Well, this one is extra bonus. Before applying eyeshadow, we want to have our eyelids free of clutter. To hide any redness or discolouration, mix your preferred concealer on your eyelids with a moist Beautyblender or Blusher. This offers your starting smoky eye effect on top of a smooth and equal natural color.
Palette of Eye Shades
The most fun aspect is probably choosing your smoky eyehadow colors. Choose your favorite colors for your smoky eye from dark greys and Blacks, a smokey purple, or a deep blue tone. You will need three major colors: something in between, one akin to your skin tone, and a really dark and dramatic one.
Brushes for Makeup
Makeup brushes are no exception; you really must have all the tools to bring your smoky eye to life. Every eyehadow tool required for perfect blending is included in our brush line. To apply your basic eyehadow layer, definitely grab our Shady Lady Eyeshadow Brush. Use our High Roller Crease Brush in follow-up to aid in flawless blending.
Bonus: Highlight
We'll let you in on a little secret... Actually, your friend with a smoky eye is a highlighter. For more sparkle and contrast, apply a tiny bit right below your brow line if you use a powder highlighter. Alternatively, when you're done, top your whole lid with a clear balm highlighter such as our Glass Glow ShinelighterTM. This will provide the glossy, dewy look seen all over the runway.
Bonus: Tool for Liner Design
Our Liner.Designer tool comes in great use when you're ready for eyeliner to help you obtain the ideal winged eyeliner look. If you have been late (raises hand) attempting to make your wings even, don’s fret; this small silicone tool guarantees an even flick every time.
Read Also: Smokey Eyeshadow for Hazel Eyes Techniques
Techniques for Doing a Smokey Eye
Alright, so you have everything you need to launch your smokey eye look. This is the approach used here.
Read Your Lids
To create an even basis for the remainder of the look, dab your preferred concealer or primer on your eyelids.
Begin With Your Foundation Hue
Apply your foundation color with a basic tapered brush—such as our Shady Lady. Choose something either neutral or like your skin tone. Once you start adding more dramatic hues, this will enable your shadow mix more organically.
Paint Your Lids' Corners Your Darkest Color
Start gently putting the darkest color in your makeup collection on the outside corners of your eyelids. Starting with a tiny bit of eyeshadow on your brush, remember to build it up as you go; it's simpler to add more color than it is to remove. Until your lids naturally seem ombre-effectually, blend that color into your eyelid and into the crease.
Blends Your Medium Color In Your Crease
Start mixing your in-between color in the crease of your eyelid using a crease brush. Here the secret is to mix, mix, mix. You will have a dramatic yet flawless appearing smoky appearance by the time you finish.
Under Your Lower Lash Line, Add Your Shadow, Either Dark Or Medium
Take an angled brush—our Wing Man curved eyeliner brush—and sweep either your darkest or medium colored eyeshadow beneath your lower lash line for a more dramatic appearance. Clearly, if you want something more dramatic, go for the darker hue; otherwise, feel free to combine them!
Add Eyeliner And Mascara To Round Out It
We now find ourselves at the finish line, people. Around the edge of your eyes, surround with your preferred black or dark brown eyeliner. As many layers as you choose, pack on; your smoky eye will seem more dramatic with additional eyeliner. Our Liner.Designer tool guides you for an even application if you wish perfect winged eyeliner for that cat-eye effect. Finally but just as importantly, add mascara to your top and bottom lashes. And as every cosmetic enthusiast is aware, mascara cannot be used too crazily.
Add your preferred powder highlighter or glossy, mildly-colored eyeshadow just below your brow line if you like to go over and beyond. Alternatively use our Glass Glow ShinelighterTM to shine top of your lids with fingertips.
Tag us in your smoky eye pictures so we may see your work! And see our blogs on how to do eye makeup for an everyday appearance and our greatest advice for beautiful eyebrows if you want some more ideas for eye makeup.