smoky eyes?

Question

i want to know how to get the "smoky eye" look. i have black, white, silver, and opal eyeshadow. thanks! :)

Answer 1

I could go on and on, writing almost an essay. Though it's not the best way to find out how to do it. I personally don't like reading paragraphs about it, and then try to attempt it. Only to find out, that I messed up. Here's a video clip to help. It also has some recommended cosmetics to do it.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/tt/index.jhtml;jsessionid=KKYZZCKX0OFKLLAUCJABXCQ?categoryId=C14721&tt=school

Answer 2

Well, you have the right eyeshadow, but you will need some eyeliner. First you must apply the eyeliner (black, gray) to the bottom lid and top lid. Then apply your darkest eyeshadow (which would be black) closest to the eyeliner, don't cover your whole eyelid yet. Use your silver eyeshadow for the rest of the eyelid. Make sure you blend the lines. Next, apply the white eyeshadow all the way up to your brow. Make sure you blend the lines. Apply mascara and your done. For a little more touch, use a brow pencil. I think your gonna look great!

Answer 3

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.


Tips:
Remember to keep lips nude. When applying strong makeup (like smoky eyes or red lips) put the focus on either eyes or lips, never both. (Think Angelina Jolie: She either plays up her huge eyes or her huge lips, never both. If she did, she'd look like a clown).

For a bit of fun, try a blue or purple mascara. It will make blue eyes 'pop.'

Liner doesn't have to come in pencil form. Makeup experts know eyeshadows make some of the best eyeliners. To do this take an eyeliner brush (available at Sephora, MAC or any dept store), wet it, then dab wet brush into the dark shadow. This allows for a deep, precise line. You can also use the dark shadows without wetting brush first. Either way, eyeliner is necessary for smoky eye.

This season go jewel-toned (blue is great for you blue-eyed girls) & keep your eyes smoky but stay away from dark browns & black & go for a deep purple, a gold-brown or any of the many vibrant colors in for 2006.

What You Need:
Eye primer (you don't need it, but it's great for keeping shadow in place)
2 Shadows: One light, one darker
Eyeliner
Mascara

Answer 4

put your eyeshadow on before you get in the shower, but be careful not to get your face wet. the steam somehow gives it that smokey look.

Answer 5

youtube thats how i found out how to do it it works really well