Eyes Beauty Tip
How To Create A Smokey Eye
submitted: Nov 18, 2009tip #354
A smokey eye in an unexpected hue, like
Audrina Patridge's brilliant blue, is a trendy take on the classic look.
1). Start with eyeliner. Most people apply their shadow first, but according to Bailey, starting with eyeliner helps the look last longer and makes it easier to build the color. Line the inner rim of your lower lashlines, working the liner into the lashes. Close your eyes and line the upper lashlines, pushing the liner into the lashes so there's no gap between your lashes and the line. "You want the liner to be a part of your lashes, not circling your eye," says Bailey. Use your fingertip to smudge it in.
2). Mix your textures. In general, matte eyeshadows aren't as flattering because they don't reflect light. Metallic formulas create a sheen that hides makeup flaws and opens up your eyes. Bailey suggests using a metallic liner like Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil, then layering a slightly shimmery shadow like CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit over top.
3). Wing out. "Extending your eyeshadow [past your outer corners] creates the illusion of long, almond eyes; it gives you a more exotic look," says Bailey. Sweep the eyeshadow across your lids and up into your creases, then blend outwards and upwards towards (but not to!) your temple to create a smokey halo. If you extend the wing too far, dip a Q-Tip in oil-free makeup remover and clean up the shape of the shadow. "It's best to play with this look first before you do it for real. Do it on a weeknight and master the technique before you decide to use it at a party," says Bailey.
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that was realllly helpful. ive been trying to figure out how to do that since i was allowed to start wearing makeup but it never came out right.
thanks .. it sounds great im definately going to try it and practise it. but im not sure which colours will look good with my skin tone (fair). can anyone help me out? =] x
instead of a black smokey eye try a brown
Pink: If you're a fair skinned redhead, avoid pink at all costs. Brunettes and blondes, stick only with shimmery or icy pinks.
Aqua/Teal: Depending on how fair your skin is, this shade can work
Olive Green: The yellow in this shade of green makes you look sickly and washed out.
Excessive Black: Stick with browns or charcoal greys instead, as too much black can make you look like you got in a fight... and lost.
Hopes this works for you! XD
xxshamzxx: the best smoky eye colors depend on your eye color too. i have green eyes, so i use colors with a plummy base. ( i love the amethyst palette from carmindy's sally hansen line. it has three colors to get a good blend.) my bff has brown eyes so i use deep blues on her. for blue eyes, use bronzes!
Hmm that kind of helped but I always start with the eye shadow and ppl always says it looks awesome :)
Hehe. This realllly helped Thanks!! (:
Hehe. This realllly helped Thanks!! (:
which is better - liquid or pencil eyeliner?
get waterproof liquid because it doesnt smudge and it last longer
also if you have fair skin instead of a black smokey eye try a brown smokey eye
Thanks that helpz alot, also if u r tryin to get a good smokey eye ,try not 2 use to much mascara , because it doesn't giv the same effect and you look like u haf just thrown it on.
Yepp this definitely helped me thank now i can actually get tht smoky eye look i've always wanted:)