how do you get the smokey eye look?

Question

I want to try something different, i have hazel eyes, dark brown hair, and very pale skin. would that look be to bold for my skin tone?

Answer 1

Hi, I actually read this really good article about it, you'll find more useful information there I'm sure:
http://www.carefair.com/Makeup/Eyes-and-Lips/How_to_Create_a_Smokin_Smokey_Eye_368.html

Answer 2

No. i think that everyone can do the smokey eye look. there are different ways to do that and you don't have to use black or grey to pull that look off. I personally use a smokey shade of purple which I think is very flattering for my coloring which is brown eyes/hair with med. Complexion.
Start off by putting a base of a lighter color underneath, ( I would do a very light matte pearl shade) Then, just line the upper lid with a pencil in darker shade of purple (not the elctric color) and smudge it along the lash line with the shadow of similar shade. Line the lower rim lightly and go over it with the shadow by lightly dabbing to prevent smudging. Finish it all off with some mascara. If you want a very dramatic look, then go for the false lashes. Number & from M.A.C. are the best. They will make a HUGE difference without making it obvious you're wearing false lashes

Answer 3

No, it shouldn't be too bold. You could use the traditional balck/and greys.. but since you have hazel eyes and a light skin tone, you could try using color. I can't really tell what's the best color for you by just the description, but you could try using greens/plums as well to enhance your hazel colored eyes. But for an intense, club/party look.. go for the black/grey color.

Use white eyeshadow, under your eyebrows for highlighting. Then use the dark shade on the lid, and smudge it until you reach the crease. Then for the medium/lighter color, use that from the crease to the white eyeshadow.. and voala.

It might take practice though, just start playing with your eyeshadow and you'll find ways that'll be easier for you. But smokey eye, is the easiest for me to do 'cause you basically just need to smudge.

Answer 4

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' in grahite for a black smokey eye on lids before shadow application. For grey use MAC pixel paint, for brown use MAC deep shadow paint as your base.

Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black (MAC Enrgaved Liner), brown (MAC Stubborn Brown Liner) or gray (MAC Phone Number Liner) 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, especially for brown and hazel eyes), line eyes with a purple (MAC Prenuella or Sephora Purple but use MAC 'paint' in Mauvism).

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. For Black use MAC Pigment in Dark Soul, for brown use MAC Pigment in Chocolate Brown, for grey use the eye liner in Silverstroke (which is a Fluidline but when blended on the lid is can be an eyeshadow).

Blend in the eyeshadow color, but keep start below the crease. Now that you have the base & eyeliner on, it's time to get the smoky effect. Blend Blend Blend until you get the desired effect.

You can use a light color under your brow to make you eyes pop more like MAC shroom, Orb, Vanilla, Dazzlelight, etc. Some have shimmer and some are mattte so it depends on the desired effect that you want.

Lastly apply Dior Show mascara for lengthening and curling and add eye lashes.

Done.

Answer 5

You have similar coloring to me and this is what i do for the smokey eyes:
I first start with a neutral all over color. I touch the brow bown with just a hint of hightlighter color. Then, I use a silver/grey color just on the lid. I use a plum for the crease area and under the bottom lash. Then, I line the inside of my eyelids...especially on the bottom lash area. Go back and blend with a translucent powder. It looks really good and I get compliments all the time.

Answer 6

I have the same color of eyes, and I use a light purplish blue on the main eye lid part the in then crease and out a goldish brown and it does an awesome smokey eye. hope that helps.

Answer 7

I don't think so.

I would try using medium to dark earthy tones as opposed to black though.

You should always use two shades of eyeshadow, one for your brow bones and the other for your eye lids. Make sure to blend the two together at the crease of your eye lid.

Try MAC for some awesome earthy tones and if that's a little pricy Cover Girl and Mabeline always have great selections in the eye shadow dept.

Good luck!

Answer 8

no i dont think so

u should put dark grey/black on your very lower eye then a lighter grey then white

hope u find my answer useful thx

Answer 9

use grey tones i think it will work the best

Answer 10

set fire to your hair