Smoky Eye Makeup

Get a smoky eye look with this simple step-by-step.

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When it comes to creating a smoky eye makeup look that'll "wow", the trick is to blend, blend, blend!

1. First step to a smoky eye makeup is ensuring your undereye concealer is in place.
2. Now's the time to sharpen your black eyeliner if the point looks dull. Using a freshly sharpened eyeliner pencil, line the top and bottom lashes as close as possible to the lash lines. If you prefer using liquid liner, stick to using this on the top lashes only, and use pencil on the bottom lashes.
3. Next take a light silver or grey eyeshadow and blend from the top lash line up to the brow bone. The color should be sheer.
4. Now it's time to build color on your eyelid. Brush a mid-toned grey from your lash line to just above your eye crease and blend upwards.
5. Apply a dark grey eyeshadow over your eyelids only (avoid the crease), making sure to blend any hard edges. You'll see the "smokey" eye makeup effect starting to take place.
6. Now using the eyeshadow applicator or a small flat brush, use the dark grey eyeshadow to create a soft line below your lower lashes.
7. Finish your smoky eye makeup with 2 coats of volumizing mascara.
8. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal. Try a nude-colored lip shade and skip the blush.