Smokey eyes can add sophisticated elegance and glamor to any outfit. You can easily create this popular trend with just few shades of powder eye shadow, black mascara and a deep grey eye pencil. The basics is to make the smokey eye look more attainable. You will only require few minutes in order to get those trendy smokey eyes, just follow the simple steps given below.
Complexity level: Moderate
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Resources required:
- Makeup primer
- Silver eye shadow
- Neutral tone eye shadow
- Dark charcoal eye shadows
- Deep plum eye shadows
- Eye shadow brushes
- Charcoal eyeliner brushes
- Black mascara
Instructions:
1. Apply a thin layer of makeup primer
The shadow which you will apply later can settle into the creases of the eye making your eye makeup look awkward, besides this, it is quite uncomfortable. To avoid such thing from happening, you can take the help of makeup primer. A thin layer of this makeup primer is applied to the eyelids. The delicate skin near the eyes become smooth, thus preventing the settling of the shadow into the creases of the eye.
2. Apply a layer of charcoal eyeliner
The first thing that you have to do in order to get smokey eyes is to use the charcoal eyeliner. Apply a layer of this charcoal eyeliner along the line of each eye. You must begin with the inner corner of the eye followed by the outward corner. You have to blend the liner, smudge the liner with your fingers for this.
3. Create the backdrop for the smokey look
Next, you have to create the backdrop for your smokey look, this is done with the help of silver shadow. Use an eye shadow brush in order to sweep the silver shadow over entire lid. Blend the charcoal tone shadow along the line of your eyelashes. This adds a further dimension to your smokey eyes.
4. Highlight the brow bone
Once you have successfully created the backdrop for your smokey look, then you have to concentrate on achieving that brightening effect, this could be done by highlighting the brow bone. Use your neutral color eye shadow with your eye shadow brush in order to highlight the brow bone. While doing this, you need to focus on the upper arch of the brow.
Finally, you have to give that finishing touch to your smokey eyes makeup. Apply two thick coats of black mascara to each line of the lashes and you are finished with your smokey look.
Frequently asked questions:
Q. How can I remove eye makeup and mascara?
A. You can easily remove your eye makeup and mascara by following the simple steps given below:
- Choose the eye makeup remover which suits your skin. For instance, you have go for the makeup remover made for sensitive skin types if you have a sensitive skin, or choose and oil free makeup remover if you are prone to oiliness.
- Before applying the makeup remover, you have to cleanse your eyes. Wash your entire face rather than just cleansing eyes, this way you can make sure that your mascara does not run into your eyes. Use the recommended amount of eye makeup remover on the mascara to moisten the eye area.
- Applying very light pressure, wipe the mascara from top to bottom of the eye lids. However, a small amount of remover will be left on the eye lids which can be removed with the help of cotton balls moistened with water. If some traces of remover are still left on the eye lids, then repeat the above steps. Follow the same process for the second eye.
- Add small amount of makeup remover to the q tip and then roll it over the eyelashes in the downward direction, make sure your eyes are closed while doing this. Remove the traces of remover with the help of cotton ball or another q tip moistened with water. Depending upon the type of mascara and the number of coats that you have applied, you have to use a couple of cotton balls. Some mascara may have even ended up in your eye, remove it with the help of cotton balls moistened with water.
Quick tips:
While applying eye makeup, use only a small amount of eye shadow on the brush. Not only it will be sufficient, but also it will be easier to remove.
Things to watch out for:
While selecting the remover for your eye makeup, look for the one which does not contain alcohol or has very small amount of it.