Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial for Glamorous Looks

The smokey eye makeup look is a classic and timeless technique that adds drama, depth, and allure to any makeup look. Whether you’re heading to a special event, a night out on the town, or simply want to elevate your everyday makeup routine, mastering the art of the smokey eye is essential for achieving glamorous and captivating looks. With the right tools, techniques, and products, anyone can create a sultry and sophisticated smokey eye that enhances their natural beauty and makes a bold statement. In this tutorial, we’ll explore step-by-step instructions for achieving a flawless smokey eye look that’s sure to turn heads and leave a lasting impression.

Prepping the Eyelids

Prepping the eyelids is the first step in creating a flawless smokey eye look, as it helps to ensure smooth application and long-lasting wear. Start by applying an eyeshadow primer or concealer to the eyelids to create a smooth and even base for eyeshadow application. Use a blending brush or your fingertips to blend the primer or concealer evenly across the eyelids, extending from the lash line to the brow bone. This step not only helps to neutralize any discoloration on the eyelids but also helps to prevent eyeshadow from creasing and fading throughout the day or night.

Creating Depth with Transition Shades

Transition shades are essential for creating depth and dimension in a smokey eye look, helping to seamlessly blend darker eyeshadows together for a soft and gradient effect. Choose a matte eyeshadow that is a few shades darker than your natural skin tone to serve as your transition shade. Using a fluffy blending brush, apply the transition shade to the crease of the eyelid, starting from the outer corner and working your way inward. Use windshield wiper motions to blend the transition shade into the crease, gradually building up the intensity until you achieve your desired level of depth and dimension.

Defining the Outer V

Defining the outer V of the eyelid is key to creating a sultry and smoldering smokey eye look. To define the outer V, choose a deeper and more intense eyeshadow shade, such as charcoal, black, or dark brown. Using a smaller blending brush or angled eyeshadow brush, apply the darker eyeshadow to the outer corner of the eyelid, focusing on the crease and outer third of the eyelid. Use small, circular motions to blend the eyeshadow into the crease and outer corner, gradually building up the intensity for a seamless transition between shades.

Intensifying the Lid Color

Intensifying the lid color is the next step in creating a striking and dramatic smokey eye look. Choose a richly pigmented eyeshadow shade in a complementary color to your transition and outer V shades, such as deep bronze, plum, or navy. Using a flat eyeshadow brush or your fingertips, apply the lid color directly to the center of the eyelid, focusing on the area closest to the lash line. Gently pat and press the eyeshadow onto the lid, building up the color to achieve maximum intensity and opacity.

Adding Shimmer and Highlight

Adding shimmer and highlight to the inner corner and brow bone is the final touch that elevates a smokey eye look from sultry to stunning. Choose a shimmery eyeshadow shade in a light, champagne or gold tone to add brightness and luminosity to the inner corner of the eyes. Using a small eyeshadow brush or your fingertips, apply the shimmer shade to the inner corner, blending it slightly onto the inner third of the eyelid for a seamless transition. Then, choose a matte or satin eyeshadow shade that is slightly lighter than your skin tone to highlight the brow bone. Apply the highlight shade to the brow bone using a clean blending brush or eyeshadow brush, blending it downward into the transition shade for a soft and diffused effect.

Mastering the art of the smokey eye is a game-changer for anyone looking to add glamour and allure to their makeup repertoire. By prepping the eyelids, creating depth with transition shades, defining the outer V, intensifying the lid color, and adding shimmer and highlight, you can create a flawless smokey eye look that’s sure to turn heads and make a statement. Whether you’re a makeup enthusiast or a beginner, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process of achieving a sultry and sophisticated smokey eye that enhances your natural beauty and exudes confidence and allure.

Natural Looking Makeup!

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Many summer looks might be packed with bright and crazy colors but there is something to be said for the minimalist. Whether it’s a picnic at the park or a romantic date night, the naked look is the perfect match for the hot summer ahead. This look is soft, sensual, natural, and easy to pull off with the right tools. Follow these steps and go naked tonight! Continue reading

April 2015 Favourites

April 2015 Favourites

I’m back with a vengeance!  Taking some time off last week was good, I’ve managed to kick this nasty flu bug to the kerb, plus the short break has lifted my spirits (even if just a tiny little bit).  As mentioned in this blog post, I wanted to declutter and organise our home this past week but since I was sick for most of the week, I didn’t manage to do a heck of a lot.  I was feeling a lot better on Friday and Saturday, so got to work and managed to clear out my beauty room and our study.  How 2 people can accumulate so much junk is beyond me (well to be honest, probably 80% of the junk is mine).  I’ve made 3 piles – ‘Donate To Momma’, ‘Donate To Housekeeper’ and ‘Donate To Charity’.  There’s still a lot to do (I want to get through the whole house within the next week or 2, especially my overflowing Tupperware drawer) but I’m getting there…  Slowly but surely. Continue reading

Friday Top 5 – Best Mascaras

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1) Dior Diorshow Mascara Black : The original, award-winning Dior mascara that has been a backstage cult-favorite for 10 years. This mascara delivers perfectly plush, everyday glam lashes with an innovative XXL brush for maximum show-stopping volume. Its creamy, buildable, customizable formula allows you to achieve the same dramatic lash volume that can be seen on the Dior runway for a glamorous, false lash effect.  Continue reading

SURVIVING A BAD SKIN DAY

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Everyone suffers from bad skin days – whether it’s a sudden breakout that pops up out of nowhere or a few days of irritation that won’t seem to go away, it’s hard for skin to be perfect all the time. Knowing which products to reach for during these problem times can be tricky. You don’t want to aggravate the situation and makes things worse but it’s hard to sit back and do nothing when your face is misbehaving. In these cases I reach for the tried and tested, I know they won’t cause the problem to progress and I can trust they will work with me to calm down any areas of inflammation whilst returning my skin to a happier state. Continue reading

Review & Swatches – Morgan Taylor Cinderella Collection Mini Set

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Is it just me or has this week just completely flown by?  It was such a busy week for me – and to top it off, it was a frustrating one too.  I planned on loading my final giveaway blog post on Wednesday but ‘technical difficulties’ totally messed with me and I now have to retake some of the blog post photos.  I haven’t had the time to take the photos again, but will make time this weekend.  So, come hell or high water – the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette giveaway WILL be up on Monday. Continue reading