Beauty

BEAUTY

by: allyson mattingly

There is no eyeshadow trend as classic as the beloved smokey eye. Though achieving this sultry, sexy nighttime look can be quite intimidating at fi rst, the steps are not as complex as they may seem. With a few helpful tips and tricks, you can be an expert in rocking smokey eye glam in no time.

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prime your lids ch se your co rs blend baby blend

Though not absolutely necessary for a rockin’ smokey eye, primer will help the rest of your eye makeup stay put. Priming, especially if you tend to get a little oily, allows you to create a good foundation for the rest of your eye products and build beautiful colors that last throughout the night. Smokey eyes require blending, re-blending, and even more blending, so having a proper base makes the process that much easier.

our favorite:

Hourglass Veil Eye Primer

Just because you’re creating a beautiful smokey eye doesn’t mean you have to use black eyeshadow. Try playing around with dark shades of browns, purples, or any color you prefer! You should, though, have at least several shades on hand to complete your look, such as a light, medium, and dark shade. Begin with your lightest shade and apply this from your lower lid to your crease. Next, take your medium shade and layer it on top of your light shade, following the natural shape of your eye. Then, take your darkest shade and apply in your crease to create depth and a bombshell look.

our favorite:

NARS Narsissist Eyeshadow Palette

Always have a highlighter or lighter base shade on hand for highlighting your brow bone and inner crease of your eye.

Blending is by far the most important step of getting that classic smokey eye look. Without blending, your colors can look harsh instead of seamlessly gradient. To blend your shades, take a fl uffy eyeshadow brush and create small circles until all the colors are blended together without any harsh lines. Either clean the brush after each shade or switch to a different brush to ensure you aren’t blending unwanted colors together. In your crease, simply swipe your brush back and forth in a “windshield wiper” fashion to blend the color.

our favorite:

EcoTools Duo Eyeshadow Makeup Brush Set

Set your primer with mattifying powder to create a smooth base and lock in the product.

Treat yourself to quality makeup brushes! Good quality brushes will help you achieve professional results.

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apply your liner

After applying and blending your gradient of colors, use a black eyeliner to get the full smokey eye glam look. Make sure to use an eye pencil or a gel eyeliner, rather than liquid eyeliner, as you’re going for the smudgy, sexy, smokey look! We recommend using a kohl eyeliner as it can be easily smudged. Apply your liner along your upper and lower lash line and smudge it with an eyeshadow brush. Smudging your eyeliner will ensure you get that smoldering eye look that we know and love.

Don’t forget to line your waterline as well. This step can make a big difference in your smokey eye and make your eyes look whiter and more open. Depending on the colors you’ve chosen for your eyelids, you don’t necessarily need to use a black eyeliner. Shades such as teal, violet, or white can be used for a fun pop of color on your waterline.

our favorite:

Jillian Dempsey Natural Khol Eyeliner

If you have small eyes, using a black eyeliner may make your eyes look even smaller. Try switching your black liner out for a lighter shade, such as brown or beige.

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must do mascara

The last step in a perfect smokey eye, or any eye makeup look, is mascara. Curl your lashes then apply several coats of a volumizing mascara. For the most volume, start at the base of your lashes and wiggle your wand upwards. Stay lighthanded on your bottom lashes as you don’t want them to come out clumpy or spidery, ruining all your hard work! If you want some extra va-va-voom, you can apply false lashes as well.

our favorite:

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara

If you apply mascara to your bottom lashes, use a waterproof mascara as our under eyes tend to smudge throughout the day.

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