How to Create a Smokey Eye With Makeup
Nothing is considered more sophisticated and sexier than the smokey eye look. You will find many celebrities and models in magazines sporting a smokey eye. It's often seen on the top fashion runways of the world. You can create a smokey eye with the right make up and simple steps.
Apply concealer over the top lid and under the eye. Concealer not only covers up any dark circles or redness under your eyes, but also creates a smooth foundation for the rest of the make-up to stick too to help prevent smudging.
Apply eyeliner to the bottom and top rims of the eye. Apply the liner from the middle of the eye to the outside of the eye if you have small eyes. Line the eyes from corner to corner if you have large eyes. Smudge the eyeliner with a smudge brush or a Q-tip, taking care not to smudge so much that it looks like you've been crying.
Use a sponge-tip applicator to apply a dark eye shadow directly over the eyeliner. You can also use your fingertips, but a sponge applicator will apply the eye make shadow more smoothly and lead to less chance of that smudged or cried look.
Use a larger eye shadow brush to apply a light eye shadow. Encircle the whole eye area. Brush outwards to create a blended look.
Apply mascara to the eyelashes, taking care not to allow the mascara to clump. One way to do this is to wipe your mascara brush clean with a tissue and then apply to your lashes. Dip your wand in your mascara a second time, wipe clean, and apply the second layer. Keep doing this until you are satisfied with the length of your eyelashes.