TECHNIQUES TO LOOK SMOKY EYES

smokey eyesknown as «smokey eyes» is an intense makeup, highlights the size of the eyes, gives depth to the look and is very elegant and is perfect for parties. Well, this amazing eye makeup consists of applying the eye shadow without cuts, blurred around the eye. The technique allows you to apply dark tones integrating them into the face through blurring, although you can use a variety of tones. Learn what the steps are to recreate this impressive makeup.

Before you begin, choose a dark and transition shade, similar to your skin tone, you will also need an eyeliner pencil and mascara to complete the look.

It is advisable do eye makeup first before applying foundation. Use a suitable concealer according to your skin tone, apply it to the entire eye, the eyelid and the lower part of the lashes. Use a concealer that gives you good coverage.

Use translucent loose powder to prevent your face from getting smudged by eyeshadow or liner powder. Once the eye makeup is finished, the translucent powder is removed with a brush.

Proceed to make the outline, tracing a line from the tear duct to the outer tip of the eye the same shade of eyeshadow you will use. It is advisable to use a liquid eyeliner, although you can do it with a pencil. Start by drawing the line as close to your lashes as possible. The line should be fine and on the lower eyelid.

Apply the darkest shadow with a brush on the mobile eyelid and then blend it up, past the crease of the eye. Then apply the product on the lower lash line. Emphasize the dark shadow, without blurring it. Apply white, vanilla, shimmery or pearly shadow, depending on your preference, on the fixed eyelid, that is, on the arch of your eyebrows as well as on the tear duct to achieve illumination in your eyes.

Finally apply mascara, which will make your eyes the center of attention. Apply several coats, letting them dry between coats for a dramatic effect. You can opt for false eyelashes that will highlight the makeup.

Remove excess loose powder and proceed to complement your makeup in light tones. Choose a light pink shade for blush and a nude lipstick, since in this way it leaves the protagonism to your eyes without recharging the face.

Remember that smoky eyes in shades of black or aubergine are for special evening events and should be matched with the outfit and attitude. You can opt for a variant by applying a touch of glitter or choose matte shadows. For daytime you can create a smoky effect using bronze, brown, gray or plum tones for an attractive look.

If you have the small eyes, use ocher or gray tones, you can also experiment with smoky metallic colors, perfect for adding light. If on the contrary his eyes are big and strikingprefer the range of shades of brown for smokingsince they will help to delimit the size of the eye.