Plum Smoky Eye | Easy Fall Makeup Tutorial | Elena Rachitskaya, by Elena Rachitskaya on YouTube. 12 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 12 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Prep the skin with a hydrating serum so foundation sits smoothly over texture. Let it absorb for a minute before makeup.
Apply a light concealer around the eyes with a small brush. Blend it out thin so it brightens without creasing.
Brush brow hairs upward with a clear brow gel, then fill sparse spots with a fine brow pen in short strokes.
Apply foundation with a dense brush, pressing it over textured areas instead of sweeping. Build thin layers where you need more coverage.
Warm a cream blush on the cheeks, then add bronzer around the temples and jaw and a little highlighter on the high points.
Line the lips with a brown lip liner, then blend a rosy lipstick or tint over it for a soft nude-pink finish.
Set the T-zone and under-eye area with a light pressed powder to control shine before the eye makeup.
Draw a plum eyeliner along the upper lash line and extend it into a wing. Smudge the edge with a small brush while it is still creamy.
Press matte purple shadow over the liner and blend upward into the crease. Keep the color below the hood so it stays visible when your eyes are open.
Clean the lower edge of the wing with a tiny brush and a dot of foundation, then add inner-corner liner and two coats of mascara.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep purple shadow on the visible part of the lid, not deep in the crease, or the hood will hide it.
Work the eyeliner in small strokes and blend fast, before the creamy formula sets.
Use a light hand with concealer under the eyes so it does not settle into fine lines.
Clean the wing edge before mascara so mistakes are easier to fix.
Questions
Will purple eyeshadow suit my skin tone?
Plum and burgundy shades flatter most skin tones. Pick a deeper plum for more contrast and a softer mauve for a subtle look.
How do I stop eyeshadow creasing on hooded eyes?
Set the lid with a thin layer of powder first and keep cream products light. Press shadow on rather than sweeping it around.
Can I do this look with drugstore products?
Yes. Any creamy plum eyeliner and a matte purple shadow will work. The technique matters more than the brands.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
