How to Do Quick Smoky Eyes

Use dark eye shadow for a smoky eye.

Smoky eyes are a glamorous makeup technique that is well worth perfecting. It can seem difficult but the smoky eye actually just takes a few simple steps. Once you master the smoky eye, you'll be using it as often as possible. Many makeup artists suggest using a black or gray eye liner to emphasize the smokiness. When using eye shadow colors, don't use blues. Blue eye shadow tends to give the appearance of dark shadows. Use dark and neutral colors or dark green eye shadows.

Things You'll Need

• Cream concealer
• Eye liner
• Eye liner brush
• 2 eye shadow brushes
• Dark eye shadow
• Light eye shadow
• Mascara

Instructions

1. Add cream concealer to your eyelid first. This will help make a base so that the eye shadow doesn't rub off during the night.

2. Line your top and lower lashes with eye liner and use an eye liner brush to smudge the liner.

3. Choose a powder shadow (such as brown or dark green) and sweep the color across your eyelid, blending into the crease. You want to continue to blend the shadow upward and outward on your eyelids.

4. Use a neutral eye shadow in a lighter color and brush the shadow over your brow bone. Ivory or a very light gray are good choices for a shadow here.

5. Add two coats of mascara to your lashes.

References

• "Sephora: The Ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin, and Hair from the Beauty Authority"; Melissa Schweiger; 2008
• "The Art of Makeup"; Kevyn Aucoin; 1996
• "Style Eyes"; Taylor Chang-Babaian; 2010
• "Jemma Kidd Make-up Masterclass: Beauty Bible of Professional Techniques and Wearable Looks"; Jemma Kidd; 2009