The most go-to however difficult to master make up look ever! Smokey Eyes are the most coveted mysteries of the beauty world. Everyone wants to do one for that hot date or a crazy girls night out but doesn’t know how to pull one off! There is such a thin line between smokey mysterious beauty and flat out Panda eyes, a line we are sure has been crossed many times! After years of rigorous training and trying out different methods I am proud to say I have finally mastered the famous, sough-after ‘smokey eyes’. Keep reading for a step-by-step tutorial of this look.
Step 1
Use an eye primer all over your lid. Opt for a flesh toned or a light-colored primer so as to neutralize the color of your lids. This step is essential to make sure your make up lasts longer, doesn’t smudge or crease and even out any discoloration. Here, I have used the NYX Professional Makeup Eye Shadow Base in the color ‘White’ for the price of Rs. 725 only.
Other good options are:
Faces Metaliglow Eye Primer (Rs. 699)
Deborah Milano 24 Ore Perfect Eye Primer (Rs. 495)
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo (Rs. 350)
Step 2
Use a nice bright color like maroon or brick orange or purple and place it all over the crease of your eyelid. This will serve as the transition color and give an overall nice finish to the look. Here I used this purple shade in the Makeup Revolution London Mermaids Vs Unicorns Redemption Palette for the price of Rs. 1050 only.
Other options are:
Freedom Pro Decadence Palette – Clubbed to Death (Rs. 1500)
L.A. Girl Beauty Brick Eyeshadow – Neons (Rs. 950)
NYX Professional Makeup Avant Pop! Shadow Palette – Surreal My Heart
Step 3
Use a fat Kajal stick and color your top lid. No need to be perfect as we will smudge this out to create the base for the smokey look. Here, I have use the Lakme Black Satin Kajal for the price of Rs. 150 only.
Other good options are:
Coloressence Bridal Kajal (Rs. 125)
NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil (Rs. 550)
Elle 18 Kajal (Rs. 65)
Step 4
Blend the Kajal nicely to create a smokey effect. Use a medium sized fluffy brush for this step. Be patient when doing this it could take some time to look good. So, BLEND BLEND BLEND and Blend some more…
Step 5
Pat some dark colored eyeshadow on top of the smudged-out eyeliner. I used this black eyeshadow from the NYX Champagne and Caviar Eyeshadow Palette for the price of Rs. 995. I don’t think they make these anymore but you can use any dark charcoal shade.
Some options are:
Maybelline New York The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette (Rs. 899)
Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette (Rs. 840)
Natio Natural Shades Eyeshadow Palette – Golden (Rs. 1500)
Step 6
Some more Blending please with the same brush we used the Step 3.
Step 7
Line your eyes with a super black eyeliner. You can use gel, pencil or my personal favorite liquid eyeliner. Here, I used my all-time favorite Lakme Insta Liner for the price of Rs. 104.
Other options are:
Lakme Absolute Precision Liquid Liner (Rs. 475)
Maybelline New York Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner – Black (Rs. 525)
Maybelline New York Hyper Glossy Liquid Liner (Rs. 300)
Step 8
Put on 2-3 coats of mascara on your eyelashes for that full lash effect. Here I used the L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes in the shade Extra Black for the price of Rs. 895 only.
Other options are:
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Mascara (Rs. 500)
Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara (Rs.375)
Colorbar Lash Illusion Mascara Duo (Rs. 450)
Step 9
Line your waterline with a thin kohl pencil and smoke it out by smudging it with angular brush. Here, I used L’Oreal Paris Kajal Magique for the price of Rs. 285 only. Other options are:
Maybelline New York Colossal Kajal (Rs. 180)
Lakme Eyeconic Kajal, Deep Black (Rs.180)
SUGAR Stroke of Genuis Heavy Duty Kajal (Rs. 499)
Step 10
In the final step, use a light shimmery highlight shade and dot in the centre of your top lid, inner corner of your eyes and the highest point of your browbone. Here, I used the shimmery light champagne shade in the NYX Champagne and Caviar Eyeshadow Palette.
And that’s it! You’re done. Use wet wipes or a fan brush to clear any fall out.
Here’s my finished look:
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