How to Apply MAC Makeup
MAC Cosmetics is known for its beautiful, vivid eye shadows and its cutting-edge makeup techniques. MAC's smoky-eye technique is seen everywhere from the fashion runway to the office. MAC Cosmetics artist Luc B. offers tips for creating smoky eyes without looking like a raccoon. "Have fun, be adventurous; you can always wash it off," he says. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
- 224 Tapered Blending Brush
- Eye Kohl in Teddy
- Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe
- 266 Small Angle Brush
- Eye Shadow in Smut
- 228 Mini Shader Brush
- 222 Tampered Blending Brush
- Lash Curler
- Mascara X in Black X
- Eye Shadow in Woodwinked
- 219 Pencil Brush
- Brow Set in Clear
Instructions
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The Smoky Eye
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Apply a sheer coat of Mineralized Skinfinish Natural all over the eyelid to even it out with a matte texture.
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Apply Eye Kohl liner generously in the waterline, making sure to go into the lash line and blending it out on the lid (top and bottom).
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Apply a medium-tone eye shadow. Start at the lashes and blend up to the brow bone.
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Use a darker-toned eye shadow as a soft, diffused liner all around the eyes.
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Add definition to your smoky look by applying the dark-toned eye shadow to the inside and outside corners of the eyes.
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Curl lashes and apply mascara.
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Apply a luminescent eye shadow in the center of the lids and the inside corner of the eyes for added dimension.
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Brush brows in place with a clear brow gel.
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Tips & Warnings
The MAC colors used in these instructions are for demonstration purposes only. You can achieve this look using an array of colors that complement your skin tone.
