I really like the look of eyeshadow looking smoky. I use browns, greys and blacks. What is the best way to create the best look?
2006-12-09 04:56:43 · 11 answers · asked by x--becki--x 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base. I prefer to dab at bit of MAC's 'paint' on lids before shadow application. Or try Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.
Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye. If your opting for a jewel-toned eye (violet makes a gorgeous smoky eye), line eyes with a purple, blue or deep green liner.
Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom (a key smokey eye look) you'll want a lighter eyeliner & the key is to 'smudge it'. You can also apply a bit of shadow to get full smudge effect.
Apply light base color Again, the key to a smoky eye is pairing a lighter base with the darker hue. I prefer a nice cream shade for my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your browbone. I love Stila's whipped eye shadows $20. The moist 'mousse' consistency seems to stay on forever. My favorite colors are taupe & pearl.
Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease. Now that you have the base & eyeliner on, it's time to get the smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush blend in color starting at your lash line & blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease.
Doublecheck your work Make sure eyes match & blend color with a Q-tip if need be.
Finish with several coats of volumizing mascara. Tried & true mascaras (featured in 'Elle' magazine's March 2006 issue) include DiorShow Mascara & L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara. 'Elle's writer says they are the best volumnizers she's tried.
2006-12-09 05:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Kristy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there are two options.
which one you use depends on wether you have eyes which are close together, or eyes which are far apart.
If your eyes are close together, like mine are, then this is what you need to do:
get some black eyeliner (khol pencil) and gently smudge it along your bottom lash line (NOT ON THE INSIDE OF YOU EYELID! it makes you look like your eyes are tiny!). Next use a light grey colour and close your eye. start in the corner of your eye nearest to your nose and cover half on your top lid with the light grey colour (also to get a more dramatic effect you can put some eyeshadow on the bottom lid abou a quarter of the way along) Then use a dark shade of grey and smudge it on the outer half of you eyelid, then smudge the two colours together in the middle. Then put a large amount of black mascara on and your eyes will look wide and open and UTTERLY IRRESISTABLE!
If you eyes are far apart have the darker colour on the iside of your eyes.
hope that wasnt a waste of time typing all that out ...
2006-12-10 01:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an eyeshadow person, so I bought Covergirl pencil eyeliner with a smudger on one end and I smudged the black so it was smoky instead of harsh. It's simple but it looks so good.
2006-12-09 05:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This Is A Smokey Eyes Tutorial.. Good Luck!
2006-12-09 19:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok. darker colors near the bottom of the eyelid. a litltle lighter at the top ( smoky eyes really dont work that well if you have brown eyes.
2006-12-09 05:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by Breezy3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to give you some advice but when I tried this look I looked like I had been beat up!!
Go see a professional for a consultation so that you can recreate the look without any problems.
2006-12-09 05:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by KnOwLeDgE_iS_PoWeR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a fade almost. Use the black on the inside then use the grey after it the mix together.
2006-12-09 04:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by hottierecy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tried this and looked like a goth. go to a beauty counter in a dept store for advise
2006-12-11 22:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by Yehh Mate..X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grey, with balck at the end and smudge them together.
2006-12-09 21:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by taxi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ihave been trying to work this one out for ages ... i always end up lookin like a tranny.
2006-12-11 09:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by masny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋