Smokey Eye Makeup

A smokey grey can make add an illusion of youth to ones face. A smokey purple can make brown eyes pop. A smokey black eye can be sexy but sweet. Basically, if your looking for attention, smokey eyes is the way to go. Read the following tips to achieve a brilliant Smokey Eye Makeup:

-1. Always make sure you start out with a clean, moisturized , primed eye. This means wiping off all excessive make up, taking a skin cream and applying it, and when your eye is dry apply a little bit of concealer, or Urban Decay Primer Potion (16$ ulta.com). We Prime the eye so the shadow has something to stick to, and it stays in place.
-2. Start with a light base coat, if your doing a smokey black, perhaps start with a light grey, and blend up ward. In the crease, add a dark black and brush and lightly stroke the black shadow up into the white. After this is done dip your brush back into the black very lightly and go back over the black, barely buffing it up into the white. This creates the dramatic smoke.
-3. Finish your eye off with liquid liner on the lash line and a bold mascara that will really make your eyes pop. Apply a few coats of mascara to the top lashes, and do the same for the bottom lashes. Adding a bit of gel liner on the water line will really make eyes stand out. Also, adding a shimmery white to the inner corner of your eyes will add definition.
-4. Lastly, go around your eyes with a small angled brush dipped in powdered concealer, and touch up the eye to make it look perfect.

Other tips when wearing Smokey Eye Makeup:

-Keep lips natural, and sweet.
-Keep cheeks fair, stay away from bold blushes , go with light pinks and peaches.
-Do not be afraid to get attention! These eyes are going to practically beg for it!

Now with all these helpful hints and tips your ready to hit the street and try out your new Smokey Eye Makup Look!