SMOKEY EYES HOW TO PLEASE? Help/tips appreciated!!:)?

Question

Hi I just recently decided that I should start experimenting in makeup, I bought a gel-based eyeliner off AVON (color: dark brown.. my eyes are green) And I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to do smokey eyes..like what shadow to buy, do i curl my eyelashes whats the best mascara how do I apply makeup for this eye effect what are the best colors etc.

THANKYOU!

Answer 1

Best eyelash curler: Shu uemura

Best mascaras: DiorShow Mascara & L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara, or Maybelline's old faithful, the pink and green tube.

Best eyeshadow colours: Try different browns, especially chocolate tones. Browns and dark greens with copper or gold highlights are also a great choice.

Apricots and taupes are good choices for highlighters.

Dark purples, plums and metallics work too. Coppers and golds will make a really glamorous evening look for makeup tips for green eyes. I personally really like the way deep purples look with dark green eyes.

Best eyeshadows: Mineral eyeshadows, or the ones from MAC are insanely good. You need highly pigmented shadows, and I think the HIP line from L'Oreal has them too. Also physician's formula, or QUO

STEPS:

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 (or brush).

Finish with several coats of volumizing mascara AFTER you curl your lashes (mascara is like hairspray. You do NOT want to mess with it once it's dried, you can pull out your lashes and damage). Tried & true mascaras (featured in 'Elle' magazine's March 2006 issue) include DiorShow Mascara & L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara.

Answer 2

i love smokey eyes! i have bourgeouis noir precieux and its a sparkly dark purple which would go really nicely with the green in your eyes. wear your eyeliner on the bottom and top of the lid. then outline the socket of your eyes and near your lashes to. put some eye shadow on the bottom of your eye to give a more dramatic look. then fill in the rest of the lid with the shadow. to give more of a contrast get some pale eyeshadow and put on your brow bone. good luck.
also pencil eyeliner works best for smoky eyes because its easier to blend

Answer 3

Eyeliner on top and bottom, get a dark Matte brown eyeshadow and apply it heavily to the crease in your eyes and on the corners (farthest corner from nose). Get a lighter eyeshadow (light silver or white) apply it to the other corner of your eyes and under your eyebrows. Curl eyelashes and use lots of mascara...black( panoramic is amazing by loreal). Get to eye flirting ;)

Answer 4

I know im not really answering your question but i have green eyes and when ever i tried to do smokey eyes...it turned out really retarded but i got new eyeliner from almay...the color exact ones but my mom got blue instead of green so it was like a drak brown w/ sparkles and i did it on the top and bottom w/ black mascara and it made my eyes look really smokey!!!!!! i was so happy cuz it looked really great on me!!! i hope i helped you!!!!

Answer 5

Here's How:
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
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Mascara

Answer 6

Go to QVC.com and look up Mally beauty there is a video online from a makeup artist and step by step how to, also you don't need to buy her line I didn't and I can do this as well also your walked through it and shown verse reading how to which doesn't always work.

Answer 7

This website will show you a video of how to achieve the smoky eyed look and tips to go with it. Done by professionals.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-create-a-smoky-eye-effect

Hope it helps, it helped me loads now I'm an expert!

Answer 8

You should try going to the Mac department in your local mall and see if they can give you any tips. they do free make -overs too!!! and they should be a great help. they helped me out alot.