Smokey Eyes - Makeup Tutorial

Are your eyes bored of the same old colors and shades and want to try something new? Read this makeup tutorial on smokey eyes, and give them that to-die-for smokey look that will make anyone look twice at your eyes. Smokey look is the most commonly used eye makeup technique nowadays. You don't need a dozen cosmetics to get this look or even a lot of time. 7 quick steps and you have your smokey eyes ready to flaunt. Go through the following smokey eyes tutorial and learn how to do smokey eyes in no time.

Cosmetics You'll Need

• 1 Matte Black Base (Blacktrack fluidline)
• 1 Matte Black Powder Eyeshadow (Carbon eyeshadow)
• 1 Matte Highlight that's similar to your skin tone (Performance eyeshadow)
• One more Matte Highlight that's similar to your skin tone but darker than the one before (Malt eyeshadow)
• 1 black eye kohl (Graphblack technakohl, Blacktrack fluidline)
• A shimmery silver or black eyeshadow (Silver Ring eyeshadow) - Optional

Make-Up Tools You'll Need

• 1 Separate Brush
• 1 Blending Brush for Black Shadow
• 1 Blending Brush for Highlight Colors
• 1 Cosmetic Remover for Fall Out

Smokey Eyes MakeUp Tutorial Procedure

Step # 1
The first step to get those black smokey eyes is to use the flat, firm brush to apply the Blacktrack Fluidline on the inner portion of your lid. This will work as the base, so just pick up a dab of it and this will be enough for one entire eye's inner lid. Always remember to take as less as possible, so that you can add later. Reduction on the other hand is not possible. Color this part of your lid in an upwards and outwards fashion. Don't apply any eyeliner before your entire look is ready.

Step #2
Apply the Blacktrack Fluidline in the center of your inner lid and then start to apply it in the upwards outwards fashion. Make sure you have equally spread the color and that the shade doesn't look uneven anywhere. Initially, the color might look faded but just pull in downwards after you are done coloring the outer lid as well. Make sure your movements are light and that you don't apply much pressure.

Step #3
As mentioned in the step before this, pull the brush downwards so that you get an equally flattened surface. Don't apply pressure, do it as lightly as you can. After every few strokes, check the look again and see where you need to redo it a little. Once you are completely done applying and brushing the Blacktrack Fluidline, and are satisfied with the outcome, you can proceed with the next step.

Step #4
The next step in the smokey eyes tutorial is to use a separate brush and pick up some carbon eyeshadow. Initially, just pick a little, as you need to add more in the process. So, don't start off with a lot of eyeshadow on the brush. Apply this on the already black portion of your lid in the same fashion as the Blacktrack Fluidline. Make sure you cover the black portion completely and also a little above the edges, to where you think it appropriate. If you wish to apply even more than that, it's completely your choice, but start off with applying less.

Step #5
Now, be careful when you perform the following action, as it is going to help you soften the edges of your black shading. For this step, the smokey eye shadow you are using, should be of a very good quality.Take the same brush you used for the carbon eyeshadow and place it on the border of your inner eyelid and outer eyelid. Gently, without applying any pressure, giving backward and forward strokes on the border itself, on the edges. Do it only twice or thrice so that you soften the edges and the look till here looks complete.

Step #6
Now, use the third brush that you have and take some performance eyeshadow on it. This smokey eye technique too, is very important so do it with utmost care. Apply this eyeshadow exactly under your eyebrow and above the black portion of your eyelid. Apply it in the outward fashion till the outer part of the eyebrow and make sure you maintain the same curve that you have given to the black part. Remember, you have to completely fill in the part between your eyebrow and the black part of the lid.

Step #7
While applying the performance shade you must have dropped a little of it on your lower black part. You don't need to worry about this as you can remove it clearly from there without harming the texture of the black part of the eye makeup that you are already done with. The last step of the smokey eyes tutorial is to push this fallen part of the performance shade upwards and brush it off lightly on the edges. This will also give the edges the grayish shade that looks superb with any color of eyes.

Purple too is a very contemporary shade that people use. You can use this shade too, if you want purple smokey eyes. If you want smokey eyes for brown eyes, then you can apply a little bit of brown to your performance shade or use a slightly lighter shade of brown below your eyebrow. This will enhance the color of your eyes and you'll have those beautiful smokey eyes. You can do the same if you want smokey eyes for hazel eyes and even smokey eyes for green eyes. Instead of the lighter brown, use light golden and light green respectively. These eye makeup tips will help you to enhance the entire smokey eye look and also the color of your eyes. Don't forget to use the kohl in the end and the malt shadow just for applying the final touches.

Remember, that smokey eyes don't look great when you have dark circles under eyes. This kind of eye makeup will make those dark circles even more prominent. If you want a shimmering look, which is mostly done for parties, you can add a little bit of that shimmering black shadow. Always use the best cosmetics during eye makeup, duplicate or low quality ones might cause harm. I hope this smokey eyes tutorial helped with getting those smokey eyes just the way you wanted.