Step-by-Step Guide To Achieving A Classic Smokey Eye Makeup Look
Step-by-Step Guide To Achieving A Classic Smokey Eye Makeup Look
Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you're going for a bold evening look or want to make a statement during the day, mastering the art of the smokey eye is a must.
Prep Your Eyelids
Apply an eyeshadow primer or concealer to create a smooth base and help the eyeshadow stay in place.
Apply an eyeshadow primer or concealer to create a smooth base and help the eyeshadow stay in place.
Choose Your Eyeshadow
Select a dark eyeshadow shade (like black, charcoal, or dark brown) for the smokey effect, and a lighter shade for blending (like taupe, beige, or light brown).
Apply The Base
Sweep the lighter eyeshadow shade all over your eyelid, from lash line to brow bone, using a flat eyeshadow brush.
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Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply the darker shade to the crease of your eyelid, starting from the outer corner and blending inward.
Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply the darker shade to the crease of your eyelid, starting from the outer corner and blending inward.
Define The Crease
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Concentrate a bit more on the dark eyeshadow on the outer corner of your eye, blending it into the crease for a seamless transition.
Concentrate a bit more on the dark eyeshadow on the outer corner of your eye, blending it into the crease for a seamless transition.
Highlight Outer Corner
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Using a black or dark brown eyeliner, line your upper lash line, getting as close to the lashes as possible.
Using a black or dark brown eyeliner, line your upper lash line, getting as close to the lashes as possible.
Line The Upper Lash Line
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Using a smudge brush or a small eyeshadow brush, gently smudge and blend the eyeliner to soften the line and create a more diffused look.
Using a smudge brush or a small eyeshadow brush, gently smudge and blend the eyeliner to soften the line and create a more diffused look.
Blend The Eyeliner
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Use a pencil brush to apply the darker eyeshadow shade along your lower lash line, connecting it to the outer corner of your upper lid for a cohesive look.
Use a pencil brush to apply the darker eyeshadow shade along your lower lash line, connecting it to the outer corner of your upper lid for a cohesive look.
Apply Eyeshadow
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Apply a shimmery or light eyeshadow shade to the inner corner of your eye to brighten and open up the eyes.
Apply a shimmery or light eyeshadow shade to the inner corner of your eye to brighten and open up the eyes.
Highlight The Inner Corner
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Curl your lashes and apply mascara to both the upper and lower lashes to complete the smokey eye look.
Curl your lashes and apply mascara to both the upper and lower lashes to complete the smokey eye look.
Finish With Mascara
If you want to intensify the look further, you can add false lashes for extra drama.
If you want to intensify the look further, you can add false lashes for extra drama.