How to Apply Smokey Eyeshadow

A makeup trend that shows no signs of slowing down is the smokey eye look. If you want to look glamorous and chic, then creating a smokey eye effect is the best way to attain that. Smokey eye technique is notoriously difficult to master, and if you get it wrong you can end up making a mockery of yourself. Once you master the technique of creating smokey eyes, you can look instantly sophisticated and chic for attending any event, date or party. Smokey eyes can be created not just with black and gray eyeshadow, but also with bolder and brighter eyeshadow colors like lilac, cappuccino, purple, gold, copper and plum. So, if you trying out eyeshadow for the first time, here are some instructions on how to apply smokey eyeshadow.

Smokey Eyes Created with Plum Eyeshadow

Although smokey eye makeup created with shades of black, gray and silver look very alluring, but shades of plum and delicate rose can give you a more romantic look. For creating smokey eyes with plum eyeshadow, you need to know how to apply smokey eyeshadow. The first thing you need to do is apply a bit of eyeshadow base or primer over your eyelids. Make sure that you apply the primer with the tip of your middle finger and smear the entire lid. Once the primer has been applied, and it has blended with your skin, you can proceed with the rest of the eye makeup. With a flat eyeshadow brush, line the upper lashes with a pinkish plum cream eyeshadow. Next, smudge the eyeshadow with the flat brush by using soft feathery strokes of the brush. Next, apply a rose pink eyeshadow on the crease of your eyelids and blend it well by using a round eyeshadow brush. Apply the plum eyeshadow on the lower lash line and then smudge it with the brush. Now, apply a light gold shimmer eyeshadow just below the brow bone. Finish by swiping two coats of lengthening mascara on your eye lashes. Your smokey eye look is complete. Pair it with rose pink or sandy pink lip stain.

Smokey Eyes Created with Black Eyeshadow

For purists who want the classic black smokey eye look, here is how you can create it in a matter of minutes. First prep your eyes by applying a primer on your eyelids. Next, apply a shimmery charcoal powder eyeshadow on the crease of your eyelids. Blend the charcoal eyeshadow with a round brush until the eyeshadow is slightly above the crease of your lids. The intensity of the eyeshadow should be less towards the eyebrows. Now, line the upper and lower lash lines with a soft jet black kohl pencil, making sure that the line is thick and not too thin. Smudge the outer corners of your eyes to create a softer look. Next, swipe two coats of volumizing mascara in jet black. To complement such strong eyes, you need to keep the rest of the makeup neutral. This look is best paired with nude lips and a hint of rosy pink blush

Smokey Eyes Created with Copper Eyeshadow

If you want a look that is edgy, and at the same time feminine, then there is nothing better than creating smokey eyes by applying smokey eye shadow in shades of copper. First apply a bit of primer on your eyelids and allow it to dry completely. Next, apply a copper eyeshadow all over your eyelids up to the crease. Smudge the eyeshadow and then apply a dark brown eye shadow on the outer corners of the eyes, blending it seamlessly with the copper eyeshadow. Line your top and bottom lashes with a dark brown eye pencil, making sure that the bottom line is a little thicker. Smudge the bottom line a little bit and swipe on two coats of lengthening mascara. This look is best complemented with peach blusher and pink gold lipstick.

This is how you apply smokey eyeshadow. Remember, the key to creating perfect smokey eyes is blending the eyeshadow. Experiment with different colors like gold, lavender and wine to come up with your own interpretation of the smokey eye look.