Apply Concealer for Smoky Eye Makeup

Series Summary

Makeup and fashionable cosmetics have been used by women for centuries, and are primarily used to enhance the beauty of the human body. Makeup can also be used to hide blemishes and add a dramatic effect to the face. Properly applying the right type and amount of makeup is imperative to the look that is achieved with make-up. The key to makeup is to put on just enough eye shadow, blush, eye liner, etc. to beautify a woman without looking too made up or clownish.

In this free video series, our expert will show you how to apply smoky eye makeup. This dramatic makeup look is perfect for an evening out or a glamorous event. You will learn how to apply a concealer and foundation to set the stage for smoky eyes, and then get tips for applying shimmer makeup, eyeshadow and eyeliner. Get tips on smudging the eyeliner and then learn how to complete the look with blush, lipstick and lip gloss. If you are interested in the smoky eye look, let our expert show you everything you need to know.

Video Transcript

"The first step is trying to use a cream concealer to basically get rid of any darkness or redness, any discoloration in the face. And I am going to do that with a concealer brush. I like these palates because I can sort of mix the right shade. It makes all the difference. So I am going to go ahead and start in the corner of Sheena's eyes and blend the product with my concealer brush. Bridge of the nose that is where most people have a little bit of redness, right around the nostrils. And it is nice to just get rid of any shadow under the eyes with the right color concealer, maybe on the chin. And make sure you blend it well. So as you can see what I have done with Sheena's face. I basically just went in and put a little bit more of a heavier product right in the areas that we don't want to see. I concealed a little bit of a shadow that I saw under her eyes. I mean it was not drastic at all, don't get me wrong, and a little bit of redness around the nostrils."