The smokey eyes are the classiest makeup look. Sorry red lip and winged eyeliner, but the smokey eyes have been around forever and deserve some credit. According to makeup artists, the most requested makeup look from women around the globe is the classic smokey eye & nude lip makeup look.
You can keep your smokey black and mostly matte just like Demi Lovato. She flaunted one of the most iconic smokey eye makeup looks. The glossy nude lip left all the attention on the statement eye look. If you can’t go without shimmer use complementary colors to keep the smokey eye dark and vampy. Adriana Lima‘s makeup artist used silver shimmery eyeshadow to add life to the classic smokey eye. Another classic smokey eye includes earthy brown tones mixed with black.
Anyway, the smokey eye makeup doesn’t have to be black. As long as you keep your eyes smoked out and seductive, it doesn’t matter what colors you use. Lily Collins’s burgundy smokey eyes and red lip makeup look beats many classic black smokey eyes. Lily is a bold chic who can pull off the most daring makeup looks. If you consider yourself as one, go ahead and copy her burgundy smokey eye.
Another way to do a smokey eye is to start with brighter eyeshadow on the inner corners of the eyes and go gradually darker towards the outer eye corners. To highlight your inner corners and make your eyes pop use shimmery eyeshadow.
In case you don’t want to spend hours in front of the mirror, we have a tutorial on a super-short classic smokey eye makeup. The singer Cassie shared her 10-second smokey eye trick that will save you when you don’t have all the time in the world to doll up.
For more smokey eye makeup inspiration take a look at these gorgeous celebrity makeup looks and get ready to slay your next smokey eye makeover.
Adriana Lima
Photo Credit: Rex
Just like black and white make the most timeless color pair in the fashion world, various shades of blue always look mesmerizing when applied on your lids and matched with the right lipstick color. Check out the beauty trend reports of every single season and you’ll always find a certain style of blue eye makeup that may finally dare you to ditch your favorite neutrals for some time and add a pop of blue to your peepers. We love blue eyeshadows applied in solo or matched with earth tones, especially browns and we want to inspire you to try a similar look when getting ready for your next date. Here we are presenting this pretty blue smoky eye makeup tutorial that will help you give yourself a bombshell makeover in an instant.
It’s not just the color that we love about this certain smoky eye look, but also its functionality and versatility, as it can be easily adapted for daytime wear and will make a fantastic date night look as well. What’s more, such an effortless chic makeup style can easily take your casual and elegant outfits to a whole new level polishing your looks to perfection. It’s easy, it’s fun and always trendy, so what’s not to love?
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What you need to get this look is a little practice in makeup application, as well as the following colors and makeup products:
• Makeup base, foundation, concealer
• Blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eyeshadows in black, dusty rose, shades of blue, matte brown and light gold
• Blue cream eyeshadow
• Brown eye pencil
• Mascara
• Nude lip-gloss
• Makeup brushes
Step 1: While the entire focus is going to be put on your eyes, no less importance should be given to creating a flawless complexion. Not all of us are granted with a healthy and glowing skin, so it’s here that we need to trust on a quality foundation and try some precious makeup hacks. Make sure you start on a clean face, applying the makeup base first and then a lightweight tinted moisturizer or a long-lasting foundation depending on your preferences and the desired outcomes. You may start applying it with a foundation brush and then use a makeup sponge to perfectly set it and make it look more natural. Gently layer concealer on the problem spots and finish it all off with a loose powder to give that velvety texture to your skin. You then want to sculpt your face slightly with the right blush tone and you’re done with the most important step!
Step 2: You may follow this step or just skip it if you are a Cara Delevingne and always have eyebrows on fleek. Otherwise grab your eyebrow pencil and start filling in your brows giving that naturally bushy look to them.
Step 3: Now, start mapping the outer corner of your lid using a brown eye pencil. Gently smudge the line with a flat brush to make it perfectly blended. To intensify the cut apply a black eyeshadow and continue blending it (Noir from ABH).
Step 4: Apply a dark dusty rose color with a satin finish to the edges of the line on the upper lid (Labyrinth from ABH) and an electric blue color on the lower lid (Star Cobalt from ABH). Continue adding a touch of black to your eye makeup on the mobile lid to make the look more dramatic.
Step 5: You now need to apply a blue cream color to the first half of the mobile lid so that it gently touches the flick you have created (Ice Blue Waterproof Cream Color from ABH). Top this color with the same electric blue eyeshadow you used on your lower lid.
Step 6: Apply a metallic blue eyeshadow on the mobile lid (Icy from ABH) and blend all the edges of the eye makeup with a medium matte brown color (Fawn from ABH).
Step 7: To brighten up the look, apply a light gold eyeshadow to the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye close to the tear duct (Peach Sorbet from ABH).
Step 8: Finally apply a few layers of black mascara and finish off your makeup with a nude lip-gloss (Undressed and Pastel Pink lip-glosses from ABH).
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
When you have already played with all the possible color combinations for creating dazzling and fresh eye makeup looks and have no more idea for surprising everyone around with your beauty skills, it’s high time to experiment with various effects, such as watercolor or shimmering eyeshadows or ones with an interesting matte finish. We have previously presented a classic emerald green smokey eye tutorial mixing and matching emerald shades with those timeless browns, as well as taught you to create an equally sizzling emerald eye makeup look injecting a touch of gold into the smokey style for a higher impact. Still, our love for the timelessly chic and universally flattering emerald green shade doesn’t stop here, as here we are to present this emerald green eye makeup tutorial with a matte effect that will take your party looks to a whole new level!
The matte finish of this eyeshadow slightly tones down the dramatic feel of the emerald color, making it look more sophisticated and so harmonious with the brown touches that are combined in the look. It’s a wonderful makeup style to don for various special occasions, including your prom party or a romantic date night with your beloved one. Pair it with a nude lipstick not to distract attention from your beautiful eyes and you’re welcome to coat your lips with a lip-gloss, which will create a subtle contrast with the matte finish of your eyeshadow. Hardly will you pass by your friends without being paid enormous compliments to, so why not fetch your makeup products and tools and start practicing to copy the look? What you’ll need to do this matte effect emerald eye makeup is:
• Makeup base, foundation, concealer
• Blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eye primer
• Brown eye pencil
• Eyeshadows in brown shades and matte emerald green
• Mint green watercolor eyeshadow
• Black eyeliner
• Mascara
• Bronze lipstick and a transparent lip-gloss
• Makeup brushes
Step 1: As always, you should start from the base, that is applying the makeup base and then the foundation, using concealer on problem areas if you have any. Give definition to your beautiful cheeks using a peach blush, which is universally flattering and will go well with your eye and lip makeup.
Step 2: Give a beautiful shape to your eyebrows using an eyebrow kit (Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony), and if you like the natural look of your brows, you are free to skip this step.
Step 3: Prime your lids and define the outer V of you eyes using a brown eye pencil. Gently smudge it and apply a dark brown eyeshadow on top of it (ABH Beauty Mark). Blend this brown tone with a lighter brown color.
Step 4: Apply a mint green watercolor eyeshadow on your mobile lid. Next, apply a matte green tone over this color (Melkior Alien Eyeshadow). Now, you’ll need to gently blend the edges with a brown eyeshadow.
Step 5: Emphasize your lower lid applying the same brown eye pencil and the brown eyeshadow that you have used on your upper lid.
Step 6: Apply black eyeliner on your upper lid and the waterline and then also apply black mascara. You can go for false eyelashes if you want to create a more dramatic look.
Step 7: As for your lips, coat them with a bronze pigment (MAC Tan Pigment), finishing it all off with a transparent lip-gloss.
While the result is utterly bewitching, the steps to creating this makeup look are quite easy, so even beginners can easily copy the look sticking to the steps and blending the colors well.
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
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Purple smokey eye makeup is one of those versatile and timeless looks that can easily go from day to night, from a wedding party to the prom night. We love the feminine look this sophisticated color can create every time being used on our peepers. Blend it well with matching lighter and darker shades of lilac, pink and purple and you’ll get a smoldering makeup look that will make you the queen of the night. With the warm season upon us, some of us are looking for a pretty prom makeup tutorial, while those cutie brides-to-be are on the hunt for a sensual bridal makeup look. This deep purple smokey eye makeup tutorial will help you get ready for any summer party, so get your makeup tools and follow the steps to copy the look!
That’s a well-known makeup rule that you should keep the rest of your face as soft and natural as you can when wearing smokey eye makeup. It helps you create a well-balanced look, putting the focus on your beautiful eyes, which get nicely complemented with the warm accents placed on the rest of your features. In this look as well, we have tried to stick to this rule pairing this deep purple eye makeup with a nude lipstick color and a warm peach blush added to the cheekbones. Keep your hair loose and straight to hit the party of the season or go for a lovely updo when wearing it on your Big day.
What you’ll need to do this makeup is:
• Makeup base, foundation, concealer
• Peach blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eye primer
• Brown eye pencil
• Eyeshadows in purple tones
• Glittery purple pigment
• Black gel eyeliner
• Black mascara
• False eyelashes
• Nude lipstick and a lip-gloss
• Makeup brushes
Step 1: Whether it’s your prom party, wedding day or a date night, your primary goal is to create the illusion of the perfect skin, even if you normally have some small blemishes that irritate you. Wash you face, apply a toner and after a few minutes apply the makeup base. Next, apply a high-coverage foundation blending it well and making your way to the neckline as well to create a uniform look. Use concealer on the problem areas and finally set your makeup applying a loose powder. Define your beautiful facial features using a soft peach blush on your cheekbones and you’re done with the basic and most important step.
Step 2: Defining your eyebrows is the next important step to creating a picture-perfect look. Use the best eyebrow kit for you and fill in your eyebrows giving a nice shape to them. We have used Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade, which is one of the best products in the beauty industry for creating beautiful eyebrows.
Step 3: Prime your lids (Too Faced Shadow Insurance) to prepare them for the eye makeup. Define the outer V of your eye with a brown eye pencil and gently smudge the line for a softer look. Apply different shades of purple eyeshadow over the line your have drawn starting with the darker color and ending with the lightest shade.
Step 4: On the mobile lid apply a purple eyeshadow as a base (ABH Opaline Eyeshadow). Then apply a glitter primer over the purple shade and a glittery purple pigment over this.
Step 5: Accentuate your lower lid applying the same purple eyeshadow you have used on the mobile lid. To add more drama to your purple smokey eye makeup, apply black gel eyeliner to your waterline (Inglot AMC Gel Eyeliner 77).
Step 6: Apply a few coats of black mascara and go for false eyelashes to make your look even more smouldering. Last but not least, finish your makeup with a nude lipstick and a transparent lip-gloss applied over it.
Creating smokey eye looks is quite easy even though this particular look might seem a little complicated at first sight. You simply need to stick to the correct color coordination, blending the shades well for a uniform look. When deciding to copy this makeup for important events, make sure you practice a little in advance to make it perfect when the day arrives!
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
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When a classic neutral makeup look is being spiced up with a special twist, the result is something ultra-memorable, modern and wow-worthy. This neutral smokey eye with a twist makeup tutorial will teach you yet another way of adding a bright and glam vibe to your classic eye looks. Whether you are looking for a new party makeup idea or just want to polish your look to perfection for a romantic date night with your beloved one, this look is sure to make you the beauty queen of the night. So don’t shy away from slight touches of bright colors and take your classic neutral smokey eye makeup to a whole new level!
How to Do Neutral Smokey Eye Makeup With a Twist
We can hardly ever stop having fun experimenting with various styles, colors and looks of the always sultry and cool smokey eye makeup, and this is why various makeup artists occasionally come up with innovative looks and new creative color blends this way reinventing and reshaping the trend of smokey eyes. Still, the classic color blends lead to the unbelievably elegant and sophisticated looks and saying classic hues, we surely mean black and brown combined with lighter tones. Such looks, however, can also be easily modernized by changing the traditional makeup rule that only one part of your face needs to be highlighted and going for bright lipstick hues for the finishing touch. Thus, this neutral brown smokey eye look definitely looks energized when matched with this orange lipstick.
If the idea appeals to you and you want to give this look a try, make sure you have the following makeup products and tools at hand!
• Makeup base, foundation and concealer
• Blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eye primer
• Watercolor eyeshadow in ivory
• Eyeshadows in ivory, burgundy, brown and black
• Black eyeliner
• Black mascara
• False eyelashes
• Orange lipstick
• Makeup brushes
Step 1: Apply the makeup base on your fresh face, blend it well and then go for the foundation. Use a makeup brush or a sponge for applying the foundation for a uniform look that lasts long. Concealer can be used on the problem areas to camouflage any spots. Sculpt your face with a blush.
Step 2: Shape your eyebrows using a brow kit (ABH Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony).
Step 3: Prime your lids (Too Faced Shadow Insurance). Using a wet brush apply an ivory watercolor eyeshadow all over your lid except for the tail (Make-Up Atelier Paris Watercolor). To set the watercolor, apply a matte ivory eyeshadow over this (White Chocolate from Too Faced Chocolate Bar).
Step 4: Starting from the second half of the lid, blend a dark burgundy eyeshadow (Cherry Cordial from the same palette).
Step 5: Apply a dark brown eyeshadow to the outer corner of (Triple Fudge from the same palette). Blend it with lighter brown eyeshadows (Salted Caramel and Semi Sweet from the same palette).
Step 6: Use the same light brown color blend to emphasize your lower lid. Next apply a black eyeshadow as close to the lash line as you can.
Step 7: Apply black eyeliner (Inglot AMC Gel Eyeliner #77).
Step 8: Apply a few coats of black mascara and opt for false eyelashes for a more dramatic outcome (House of Lashes in Pixie Luxe).
Step 9: This step is optional. If you still prefer the neutral style, leave your lips bare or just go for a transparent or a nude lip glass. Otherwise to brighten up your look, apply a bright coral/ orange lipstick (Sephora Rouge 4006A Carnival).
Whether you love a traditional neutral smokey eye makeup look or are looking for ways of spicing it up, this neutral smokey eye with a twist makeup tutorial has a lot to teach you!
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
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On the days when you want to look maximum sophisticated and ladylike, go for a pretty makeup look that mixes dark purple colors with vibrant pinks leading to a pretty pansy purple makeup style that screams playfulness and cuteness. This beautiful color blend will look especially astounding when applied in the smokey style, which is all about mystery and a fancy look. This easy pretty pansy purple smokey eye makeup tutorial can be your guide to creating show-stopping date night looks, as well as party and wedding makeup styles that will make you the beauty goddess of the day. Stick to the easy step-by-step pictorial and the in-detail makeup application tips to instantly copy this charming look!
How to Do Pansy Purple Smokey Eye Makeup
These are all the products and tools that you’ll need to do this makeup:
• Makeup base, foundation, concealer
• Blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eye primer
• Eyeshadows in peach, brown, cranberry, black, pink and a shimmery shade
• Dark purple eye pencil
• Black eyeliner
• Black mascara
• False eyelashes
• Nude lipstick
• Makeup brushes
Step 1: As a rule, the perfect makeup base secures the ideal makeup look. Therefore first wash your face properly and apply a toner. Apply a thin layer of makeup base and then go for the perfect foundation for your skin type and tone. Using a concealer is optional: it’s for camouflaging any skin flaws. Set your makeup with a loose powder and sculpt your face using your favorite blush tone.
Step 2: Give the perfectly beautiful shape and thickness to your eyebrows by filling them in using a matching brow kit for your natural brow tone. We have used ABH Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony and Duo Brow Powder in Ebony.
Step 3: Prime your lids (Too Faced Shadow Insurance). Apply a nude peachy eyeshadow to the crease of your eye (Orange Soda from ABH Lavish Palette). A little bit lower apply a middle warm brown color (Sienna from the same palette).
Step 4: As a base apply a dark purple eye pencil to your mobile lid (Sleek Eau La La Liner in Raisin). Next, apply a satin cranberry eyeshadow to the first part of the lid hardly reaching the middle (Pink Sapphire from the same palette).
Step 5: Apply a dark cranberry eyeshadow to the middle of your upper lid. Highlight the outer V of the eye with a matte black eyeshadow.
Step 6: Apply black eyeliner to your upper lid (Inglot AMC gel eyeliner #77).
Step 7: Passing to your lower lid, apply the same Pink Sapphire eyeshadow that you used on the upper one. Apply a shimmery eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye to brighten up the look.
Step 8: Highlight your waterline with a dark purple eye pencil (Sleek Eau La La Liner in Raisin).
Step 9: Apply a few coats of black mascara. If you are doing this makeup look for party or date nights, then you can go for falsies to enhance the glam effect of your eye makeup (House of Lashes in Iconic).
Step 10: For your lip makeup go for a nude mauve lip pencil (Jordana Lip Pencil in Mauve). Applying on the lip pencil will create a nice matte effect, besides it will last longer than an ordinary lipstick.
As you see, this pansy purple smokey eye makeup tutorial is quite easy and you just have to practice a little to make your look perfect!
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
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Smokey eye makeup ideas are as limitless as the possible eyeshadow color combinations can be! Although the traditional smokey eye makeup comes either in black or brown hues, the modern makeup trends always bring new vibes and innovative ways of wearing this sultry eye makeup, playing with various hues, glittery effects and interesting eye makeup application techniques, like cut-crease or cat eye styles.
And yes, smokey eye makeup is always the best classic makeup option to go for when you want to look maximum mysterious and feminine on any special occasion. There are also wearable minimalistic smokey eye makeup options ideal to be sported every day.
Below we present 10 dramatic smokey eye makeup ideas for those, who are looking for new ways of wearing this timeless makeup trend to add a glam touch to their peepers!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #1: Play Soft and Minimalistic
The first smokey eye makeup look is perfect for everyday wear, since it features mild flesh and light pink hues, applied in the smokey manner. Long false eyelashes play an important role here, so you can surely opt for a pair, if nature hasn’t granted you with naturally thick and long lashes. In case you want to copy this look, check out our simple and chic smokey eye makeup tutorial!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #2: Deep Sapphire Blue Is The Way To Go!
Blue eye makeup never gets old-fashioned and when it’s done in a romantic smokey manner, the result is double bedazzling. For this sapphire blue smokey eye makeup look you need to mix loose green and blue pigments accompanied by shimmery white, black and brown shades. Get the sapphire blue smokey eye tutorial here!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #3: Bold and Sultry
For bold fashionisers we have got this sultry smokey eye option featuring sassy green pigments with purple shades and cat-eye arrows applied to maximize the drama of the look. This bombshell smokey eye makeup look is especially ideal to wear to a romantic date with your beloved one! To copy this look, check out this bombshell smokey eye tutorial!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #4: Sophisticated Gray for Maximum Wearability
Another soft and calm smokey eye option can be created with the help of gray eyeshadow tones, mixed with black and nude tones, as well as a jewel-toned eyeliner applied on the lower lid to brighten up the complexion. Follow the steps of doing this glossy gray smokey eye makeup look and do it like a pro!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #5: Intense Purple Is Cute
All the girly shades including pinks and purples are more than welcome when you want to create a cute smokey eye makeup. This specific purple smokey eye makeup features lovely glittery particles, some slight touches of pink and an intense brown and black tail, which together make it a super-whimsical option for special days! You can easily recreate this look following our pretty purple smokey eye tutorial!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #6: Old but Gold!
Metallic shades are as timeless as the smokey eye makeup itself is, and when two eternal trends meet, the result is just jaw-dropping. This glittery gold smokey eye makeup is composed of versatile browns, blacks and golds, which blend together smoothly turning your peepers into gilded butterfly wings! Any better options for party nights? Don’t forget to check out the glittery gold smokey eye tutorial!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #7: Calming Indigo Blue
Another way of bringing the best out of blue colors is opting for this indigo blue smokey eye makeup, which will look just incredible in combination with a nude lipstick and porcelain skin. Featuring high shine particles this eye makeup will shine bright on that special date night you have been looking forward to so eagerly! Embrace this bluetiful look checking out our indigo blue makeup tutorial!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #8: Patterned Smokey For Artistic Looks
If you want to inject an artistic vibe to your smokey eye makeup, you can draw lovely lace patterns around the eye. This lace patterned smokey eye makeup is surely not the best option to wear every day, however, it can make your special occasion looks super memorable. Embellishing your eyes with such lace patterns is pretty easy, if you stick to our patterned smokey eye tutorial!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #9: Girly + Smokey
Mixing two feminine shades leads to cuteness overload, which many girly fashionisers will give preference to. This pinky purple smokey eye makeup merges peachy-pink, purple and strawberry hues with touches of silver and black, looking awesome in combination with a nude lipstick. Just another lovely option for romantic date nights! Get the steps of this pinky purple smokey eye look here!
Smokey Eye Makeup Idea #10: Romantic Vibes This Way!
Playing with pink and violet watercolor eyeshadows can lead to this romantic smokey eye makeup look, which targets all the brides-to-be, as well as those getting ready for the much-anticipated Valentine’s Day. Hardly will you know any other better option to radiate femininity and sophistication for your special dates! Check out this romantic pink eye makeup tutorial and do it on your own!
Which of the 10 dramatic smokey eye makeup looks is your fave option and which have your already tried?
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
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We can rightly say that blue eye makeup done in a smokey way is simply timeless! Compatible with almost all skin tones and matching makeup hues, blue eyeshadows come in a variety of alluring shades, each time making a specific mood and theme, be that a soothing image, a bolder and brighter makeup style or a go-with-everything light blue look. Today, we are going to discover the bolder and more dramatic side of this lovely shade, presenting a graceful sapphire blue smokey eye makeup tutorial, which will teach you new methods of alluring every guy around you!
How to Do Sapphire Blue Smokey Eye Makeup
For copycatting this wonderful look ideal for parties and various special events, you’ll need to grab the following products and tools:
• Makeup base, foundation, concealer
• Blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eye primer and a white base
• Eyeshadows in brown, black and a white shimmery color
• Green eye pencil
• Loose pigments in green and blue
• Black eyeliner
• Black mascara
• False eyelashes
• Nude brown lip pencil and a nude lipstick
• Makeup brushes
Step 1: Start your makeup on a clean face, applying the makeup base first and then the foundation. Hide any blemishes with the concealer. Set the makeup with a loose powder and then sculpt your face with blush and bronzer.
Step 2: Shape your eyebrows using an eyebrow kit (Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony).
Step 3: Apply eye primer to secure the long-lasting effect of your eye makeup (Too Faced Shadow Insurance). Now, apply a white base all over the lid (NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk).
Step 4: Apply a brown eyeshadow to the crease (Sienna and Truffle from ABH Lavish palette). Next, apply a green eye pencil to the first third part of the lid (Inglot Soft Precision Eyeliner #43).
Step 5: Apply a sparkly green loose pigment all over the green pencil applied (Parisax Star Powder in Copa Cabana). To the rest of the lid, apply a sapphire blue pigment (Inglot AMC Eyeshadow #32).
Step 6: Blend a black eyeshadow to the outer corner of your lid and use a matte brown for the lower lid. Next, blend the same blue eyeshadow to the lower lid.
Step 7: Apply black eyeliner. Highlight the inner corner of the eye with a shimmery white eyeshadow. To brighten up the look, use a bit of a light matte eyeshadow under the brows.
Step 8: Apply black mascara. Opt for eyelashes for the maximum whimsical effect (House of Lashes Pixie Luxe).
Step 9: Contour the lips with a nude brown lip pencil (Lila’lli Lip Pencil in Greed). Fill in the lips using the Sleek True Color Lipstick in Bare All.
This ravishing bold sapphire blue eye makeup looks in a beautiful harmony with the nude lips, making the overall look highly wearable and just perfect for special occasions and romantic dates with your guy! So just practice the steps and make it perfect!
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com
Timeless colors in makeup never fail. Gray is definitely one of those hues that goes from day to night and makes amazing color pairs with absolutely any other shade, creating drop-dead gorgeous, sizzling looks that always make a statement. Gray is especially mysterious and cool when applied in the smokey technique, adorning the looks of the wearers with a high dose of romanticism and elegance. Today, we are playing with the versatility and charm of gray eyeshadows, as a result bringing this glossy gray smokey eye makeup tutorial, which you can turn to when getting ready for special parties, date nights or just when you want to look maximum beautiful and classy!
How to Do Gray Smokey Eye Makeup
So for doing this mind-blowing gray smokey eyes look, you need to have the following makeup products and tools:
• Makeup base, foundation, concealer
• Blush
• Eyebrow kit
• Eye primer and a base
• Eyeshadows in champagne, dark gray, black and nude
• Green loose pigment
• Black and white eye pencils
• Black eyeliner
• Black mascara
• False eyelashes
• Fuchsia lipstick
• Makeup brushes
The steps of the glossy gray smokey eye makeup tutorial go as follows!
Step 1: As a rule, start from the base, camouflaging your face and making it maximum perfect. For this, you need to apply a makeup base on your fresh face (choose it according to your skin type) and then a foundation over it. If you feel the need of using concealer for hiding any problem areas, go for it! Finish the base of your makeup with a loose powder and a soft blush hue.
Step 2: Like your face, your eyebrows should be ideal too. Therefore go for an eyebrow kit to fill in your brows, in case you aren’t granted with thick and beautiful ones.
Step 3: We start our favorite part of the entire makeup application process: eye makeup! Add the primer and the base all over your eyelids. Apply a white pigment with golden reflex to the inner corner of our lid going a bit out to the lid part.
Step 4: Apply a shimmery champagne eyeshadow. Use a dark gray color on the outer part of your lid (Pose from Anastasia Beverly Hills Catwalk Palette). Next, apply a black color to the root of your lashes (LBD from the same palette).
Step 5: Smoothly blend the same dark gray color upper in the crease line, and for a flawless finish use a nude color for blending it (Day Rate from the same palette). Create a sharp wing in the outer part of your lid, using concealer to even out the edges and to clean excessive colors.
Step 6: Highlight the outer part of your lower lash line with a black eye pencil and blend it for a slightly smokey effect. Apply some glitter glue to the inner part of your lower lid, and then use a green loose pigment over it. This will create a beautiful contrast with the monotone gray look.
Step 7: Apply a white eye pencil to your waterline. Line your upper lid with black gel eyeliner. Apply several coats of black mascara and opt for false eyelashes, in case you want to rock this gorgeous smokey eye makeup look to special occasions and parties.
Step 8: Since wholly your eye makeup is kind of neutral, you can match it with bright lips for a totally bewitching effect. In this case we have used a bright fuchsia color (Sleek True Color Lipstick in Amped).
You can wear this gray smokey eye makeup on the daily basis too, when matched it with just a transparent lip-gloss or a nude lipstick. Otherwise nail it down the way it is on special occasions and shine bright like a star!
Makeup by Evelina Paunescu for Fashionisers.com