Smoky eye makeup can instantly make your appearance stand out at a special occasion or event. Even the red carpets, and runways are renowned for this eye makeup. It will give you an amazing and dramatic look if you wear it correctly.
What is a smokey-eye? A smokey eye is a diffused and blended version of three to four shadows, where the darkest shadow is used as the main colour. This dark shadow adds depth and dimension to the eye and creates a smokey effect. You can tone down the rest of your makeup if you want to go for smokey eyes. You can create the smokey look with colors like pink, blue, green and red.
Smoky Eye Makeup: How To Apply It
1. Smoky Black Eye Classic
To make the smokey eye last longer, prime your lids first with eye primer or concealer. Apply a neutral base shade and then use a gel eyeliner to cover your upper lashline. The fun part is to use your pencil brush to blend the liner inwards. This will help soften the lines and create an effect of smoke. Then, add a darker tone of black eyeshadow and blend it along the lower lashline.
Use a metallic gold eyeshadow in the inner corners to take this look up a level. As a final touch, apply 3-4 coats mascara to your lashes.
2. The Brown Smokey Eye Is The Go-to.
Choose an eyeshadow palette that has brown shades. Apply the lightest shade of brown all over your lids after priming them. Then, sweep a lighter shade across the lids. It will add depth to your look. Choose a dark brown shade and apply it to the outer eyelids. Use a shimmery color to highlight your inner corners and a liner for a finished look.
3. Dreamy Blue Smokey Eyes
This look is simple and elegant. Use a shimmery, blue shadow to cover the inner two thirds of your lid, and a navy shade for the outer corners. Blend everything with a blending tool to soften the transition. Then, repeat the process for your lower lashline. Finally, add a few coats or falsies of mascara to help your eyes pop.
4. Green Smokey Eye Intense
Fill the crease of your eye with a light-green eyeshadow. Apply a dark emerald that will be the main colour of your look in the middle of the lid. Blend it back and forward to create a blurred effect. Use a shimmery shade of green for the inner eyelids. Line your upper and lower eyelashes with black gel liner to finish this smokey eyeshadow. Create a cat-eye with it.
5. Smoky Pink And Black Eye
This look is perfect for those who love a dark and dramatic smokey eye that’s not black. Apply a dark pink shade as a base, and then blend until the edges are softened. Apply a shimmery color to the lower lid, closer to the lashline. The same shade can be used to highlight the browbone. Use a black eyeshadow on the outer crease to get that smokey look. Blend it well.
6. The Smokey Gold Bronzy Eye
Use a fluffy blending tool to apply a rich, bronze shade, and then blend it backwards until you have a uniform layer. You can then use a dark shade of brown to blend outwards on the outer crease, depending on how dramatic the look you want to achieve. Apply some shimmery golden shadow to the inner two thirds of your eyes using your fingertips.
7. Glittery Red Smokey Eye
Use a lighter shade on the crease to act as a transition. Then, use a beautiful red shadow in the middle of the lid. Blend it outwards towards the outer edges of the lid. Apply whatever is left on the brush to the beginning of the crease. Choose a red shimmery shadow to apply over the top.
8. Matte Neutral Smokey Eye
If you are tired of all the shimmery, glittery eye looks, choose a palette that has a lot of matte shades. Create a smokey eye using the same technique.
Smokey Eye Makeup Tips
It is essential to use a primer prior to creating your smokey eye. This will give you a great colour payoff, and it will last a long time. It also creates an even base that makes the blending easier.
Blending is the key to a smokey eye. Blend until the lines are smoothed out.
If you are a makeup novice or in a hurry, the best way to create smokey eyelids is with kajal. It is simple and saves time.
When creating the smokey effect, make sure that your shadows do not extend too far below the lower lashline. You’ll look ghoulish if you don’t.
