Smokey eyeshadow tips...?

Question

I want my eye make-up to look like the models you see, with their eye makeup all black & smokey...any tips on how to achieve this look?

Answer 1

i am perfectly sure you are going to look hot here! perfect makeup for stripping =)

Answer 2

Eyeliners are a must for this. Also, purchase the shadow and eyeliner from MAC as the selection and quality is superior. That said, do not fill in the back of your eyes with dark shadow. Just create a shape of "<" and ">" on the outer upper corner of your eyes. Apply a very thin line on your lower rim with the shadow and then apply your eyeliner.

Answer 3

Well I am a Makeup artist and just to let you know the Smoky Eye look is IN right now. I love doing the smoky eye look and the best way instead of wearing all black is to do the same preperartion just use color from pink to blue, just make sure you cordinate with the outfit. Try that and I will bet you will try it again and again. I just dont like using black alot.

If you do this look make sure, you with use eye liner in pencil or liquid you can get that in color also.

If you eyes are: Blue

Try: Brown and rose. Warm shades contrast the coolness of blue eyes, making them stand out. Apply from lashlines to creases and top with black mascara.

If you eyes are: Brown

Try: Green and gold. Both shades will pick up the colored flecks found in brown eyes. Choose a slightly shimmer texture, and apply from lashlines to browbones, blending well.

If you eyes are: Green

Try: Lavender and mocha. Purple shades contrast your color, making eyes look dramatic; warmer shades of mocha complement green, giving a natural effect. Wear mocha for day, lavender for night, and top both with brown mascara.

If you eyes are: Hazel

Try: Deep green and pale yellow. Depending on your mood, choose a shadow shade that matches different flecks in your eyes. For a twist, apply shadow, then line eyes with the same color, using a liner brush dipped in water.

Anyone-Can-Wear-'Em-Shades: Charcoal, chocolate, black. (Tip: Since they can look heavy on the lid, use these colors as liners to complement any shadow hue.)

To apply pencil liner precisely, gently pull the outer corner of your eyes so your lashes make a straight line. Angle the tip of the pencil toward your lashes and lightly draw from inner to outer corner.

I hope that works.

Answer 4

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They have a web based makeover program where you can select a model similiar to your facial structure and skin tones, and get tips on what colors to use and how to apply them.

Answer 5

http://beauty.expertvillage.com/videos/smokey-eye-makeup-tip.htm

Answer 6

apply the eyeshadow with your finger and then smoothe it out everywhere with a brush

Answer 7

smudge with your finger, a q-tip or a shadow brush like this...
http://kevynaucoin.com/lessons/?vanessa