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Smoky eye makeup tips
Smoky eye makeup techniques : How to apply smoky eye makeup
Follow the tips below to create smoky eye makeup:
Shape eyebrows
For smoky eye look, you should have eyebrows with a nice arch.
Learn how to create the perfect eyebrow shape
Apply eyeliner
Line eyes using black or grey eyeliner to give the eyes desired almond shape.
For a typical smoky eye makeup apply black, brown or gray eyeliner along the upper lash line making line thicker in the outer third of the eye.
Use lighter eyeliner to line your lower lashes. Line the outer third of the lower lid extending the line slightly out. To soften the eyeliner, apply some eyeshadow along your lash line.
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How to apply eyeshadow for smoky eye makeup
Apply foundation from eyelashes to brow bone before applying your eye makeup.
For smoky effect blend darker eyeshadow up to the crease of your eyelid and along the eyelash line with emphasis on the outer corners of your eyes. Choose shades of gray, brown, charcoal or black.
Then apply eyeshadow to the lower lid blending it towards the outer corner with more emphasis on the outer third.
To highlight and open your eyes, use vanilla tones in the inner corners of the eyes and above the brow bone.
Curl lashes and apply mascara
Curl lashes using an eyelash curler and finish your smoky eye make up application with two coats of mascara on both the upper and lower lashes. Concentrate more mascara on the outer third of the lashes.
How to choose eyeshadow colors for smoky eye makeup
The best choice for smoky eye makeup are black and grey. But if you want to use less intense colors, you can try dark green, dark blue, violet, chocolate, copper or purple.
For smoky eye makeup you will need to choose two colors of eyeshadow. A darker color to shape your eyes and a lighter one such as lilac, light peach, champagne, taupe, nude or a sand color to open your eyes.
Eyeshadow colors for smoky eye makeup for blue eyes
Black, grey, violet, purple or dark blue eyeshadow will look great will accentuate your blue eyes.
Eyeshadow colors for smoky eye makeup for green and hazel eyes
In addition to traditional black or grey, try a deep khaki, dark green, brown, purple or plum colors.
Eyeshadow colors for smoky eye makeup for brown eyes
Black, grey, copper, coffee, and brown will give you a great sexy eye effect.
Eyeliner for smoky eye makeup
Line top and bottom eyelids with eyeliner. Typically you may use a black or charcoal eyelinerl but you can also try a dark eyeliner that matches your eyeshadow color.
Start the line in the inner corner of your eye making it thicker in the outer one.
Smoky eye makeup tip:
- Use eyeshadow and eyeliner tones that not only define your eyes but also compliment your eye color.
- When applying smoky eye makeup keep the colors neutral.
- Apply eyeshadow to soften the harsh lines.
- As dark colors could make your eyes visually smaller, you can open your eyes by starting the line from the center of the lower lash line.
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