Nail the smokey eye look

If you think the smokey eye makeup is difficult, then we will make it easier than you think. It gives extra charm to your eye makeup. This fashion never gets old and is always in trend. It blends different light shades with dark shades and shimmers to provide a cozy and classic look to your makeup style. The smokey eye look is the best choice whether you are going to a party, night function, special occasion, wedding, or any type of gathering. 

Have you ever created this look before? If not, this is the perfect time to recreate this stunning look with the easy and simple steps described in this blog. Even if you are a beginner you can do it easily. Follow these steps to achieve your magical look in no time. In this tutorial, we will learn everything about creating a smokey eye look.

Choosing shades also depends on the type of your eyelid. There will be different techniques for different types of eyelids. For example for moneylids, you need to blend darker shades near the lashline. For hooded eyes, you have to apply shades above the crease. If you have almond eyes shadows will be blended on the entire lid. From choosing a shade to giving a final look, everything will be described in detail. You need to follow everything carefully. Let’s get started.

Tools and Products You’ll Need to Create Smokey Eye Look

You will need different tools and products as described below:

Essential Eyeshadow Palettes for a Smokey Eye Look

How to choose the right eye shadow platter is a bit confusing. Don’t get confused in this tutorial. To create this dazzling look you must have eyeshadow platters. You can take an eyeshadow platter in which shades are blendable and pigmented. There should be a palette with dark tones of color and light to complement the image that will be built. You are advised to have both matte and shimmer in your palette to be in a position to achieve the best look by blending them. 

Must-Have Brushes and Applicators

To achieve this look you must have the right brushes and applicators. With the help of the right brush, you can easily apply eye makeup and blend shades.

• Blending brush: Blending brush is very important, it is the one which will help us to attain gradient texture.

1. flat shader brush: It will help us to apply shades perfectly.
2. pencil brush: A pencil brush is used to apply shades on the lower lash line. It gives our eyes a smashy smoky look.

Eyeliner and Mascara Recommendations for smokey eye look

Right eyeliner and mascara can enhance our striking look. You can choose gel or pencil eyeliner. Make sure it is waterproof and long-lasting and gives rich color. Mascara gives the final touch to your smokey eye look. It adds extra beauty and glamour to our eye makeup. It highlights your lashes and makes them prominent.

Step 1: Prepare Your Eyes

First of all clean your eyes before you begin to start your makeup. You can clean your skin with moisturiser which will help for glowing skin. Remove dirt, oil, or previous makeup, and prepare your eyes. When your eyes are clean, eye makeup stickers for long and shades provide a smooth look. Then apply primer gently on your eyes which will help shades to stay gently without fading. It will create a smooth surface for the shades.

After cleaning and applying primer, conceal your eyes. Apply a small quantity of concealer. It will make a base for your eye makeup. Choose concealer according to your skin color to avoid mismatch of the makeup. Tap with a finger, brush, or blender, and then set it with light translucent powder.

Step 2: Apply the Base Shade

Then apply base shade. Choose a lighter base shade than your skin. A lighter base shade will match your skin color and look elegant. Choose natural shades like light brown, brown, skin, etc. This will help you create a perfect startup for your smoky eye look. Apply the base shade gently with the right brush. And apply to all your upper eye portions.  Do it in such a way that it is blended appropriately and the next shade can be mixed to give a smoky appearance. Sweep the shade across your entire lid, from the lash line to just above the crease. 

Step 3: Build the Depth with Darker Shades

Now we have to build the depth of our eye look. Use dark shades such as grey, black, charcoal, plum, and brown for a smokey-eye look. These shades will create a shadow effect. It will add intensity to your look. To make your look smooth and polished, blend these dark shades with brushes. Choose a soft brush to mix up the shades over the eyelid. Choose colors wisely. Colors must be dark in shade. Blend until the shade is mixed into the base and it gets darker.

Step 4: Add the Glamour with Shimmer

Now take on shimmers. It will create a glittery look. Apply shimmers such as gold, and silver in the center of the eyelid. Apply until it gets dispersed with the darker shade. To create a great shimmering, first of all, one can use a flat brush, or, just a fingertip to take the shimmery color. 

With a pat, apply the shimmer on the inner corner of the eyelid area, where light falls on your eyes. But if you desire to make things a little more shiny, dip your brush into a little setting spray before applying the glitter. Taper it off a little so the shimmer works more seamlessly than the other shades applied on the eyelid. To make eyes even more bright, one can add glitter in the inner corner of the eyes.

Step 5: Define with Eyeliner and Mascara

Highlighting the Brow Bone and Inner Corners. To add some depth to your eyes, highlight using the highlighter on the brow bone and the inner corners of the eyes. Choose something lighter, something that has that shiny feeling like gold or pearl silver. Swipe some highlighter below your brows to elevate your eyes, and apply a bit at the corners of your mouth to avoid a washed-out look. Next, it’s time to highlight and place a little bit of highlighter in the inner corner of each eye. This makes your eyes appear as though they are ‘slow’ or have that newly woken-up look. 

When applying the eyeshadow makeup  you may find some colors on the cheek or even under the eye region. To clean this up, therefore, one should use a soft brush or a Q-tip in washing the extra eyeshadow. Lastly, depending on the necessity, apply a tiny amount of concealer or foundation just to cover up the imperfections and make you look as good as new.

Step 6: Finishing Touches 

Finally, to finish off your eye makeup, draw a thin line along your lash line for that sharp look, and if you want a winged liner then go ahead. Next, place mascara on both the upper and the lower eyelashes, from the root, with a zigzag motion to achieve more volume. Make sure both eyes look symmetrical and smoothen any marks if they are off-center. Finally, spray the setting spray over the makeup to help secure it for the rest of the day and make you look flawless.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

There are some common mistakes we make while doing a smokey eye look makeup. Avoid these common mistakes to get excellent final results for your makeup.

Over Blending or Under Blending

Aviod Overblending or underblending.If you do this your makeup will mess up and all appearance will be spoiled. Your smokey eye look will get rushed without a definite ending and look.

Choosing the Wrong Colours

Most of us choose the wrong color combination. Either the color does not match with the base shade. So choose the color contrast wisely.

Tips for creating smokey eye look like professionals

• Deep colors: Using plum, navy, or burgundy intensifies the drama of your smokey eye.
• Adding shimmer: One dot of shimmer adds instant illumination to the center or inner corners of the eyes.
• Line and smudge: Smudge dark eyeliner into lash lines for a smoky eye’s full, dramatic effect.
• Metallic pigment: Apply metallic shades like silver or bronze above the crease for major high-shine effects.
• Strategically Highlight: A tiny highlighter on the brow bone and inner corners helps lift and open up.
• Add Full Lashes: Bonus points with false lashes or volumizing mascara.
• Set with Spray: Let it all hang out with a setting spray to keep that smokey eye looking fresh and fabulous.

It’s this easy, so get bolder and more glamorous with that smokey eye!

Conclusion

A glamorous smokey eye look that is easier to accomplish than you think. Thus, step-by-step instructions, starting from the preparation of the eyes up to the final touches will help the women achieve that perfect and enchanting smokey eye that will perfectly fit any event. Regardless of whether you are aiming to attend a party, a function, or just a night out, you must learn how to pull off this look as you wish.

You should not be afraid to try various shades and ways and mix them to achieve the best smokey eye look for you. Be very at liberty to modify these steps based on the eye shape and style that is unique to each individual. It also depends on the type of eyelids. Different techniques are used for different types of eyelids. Try this beautiful smokey eye look to slay at your event.

FAQ’s

How to make a smokey eye look step by step?

You can make a smokey eye look step by step easily. First, apply based on your eyelid that matches your skin tone. The blend dark shade.After that blend with shimmer and lighter color. Add mascara and liner and your smokey eyes are ready.

How to choose shades for a smokey eye look?

You have to mix light shades with dark ones. Apply black, brown, and dark colors and add shimmer.

What common mistakes to avoid?

Don’t do underblening or overblending and create messs. Don’t choose unmatched colors. Choose colors wisely.

Can a beginner achieve a smokey-eye look?

Yes absolutely! Beginners can take help from this step-by-step guide to achieve a smokey eye look.