Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial like a Pro MUA! #smokeyeye #makeuptips #eyemakeup, by Aditya Madiraju on YouTube. 2 min 39 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 39 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry eyelids. Apply a thin layer of concealer over the lid and blend it out with your finger or a small brush to create an even base.
Take the black pencil and draw a thick line along your upper lash line. Extend it slightly past the outer corner and smudge it upward with your fingertip.
Draw a thinner line along the lower lash line, keeping it close to the lashes. Blend it softly with a cotton swab so it does not look harsh.
Pick a mid-tone brown from the matte palette on a flat shader brush. Pat it over the smudged pencil to set it and deepen the colour.
Use a small blending brush to sweep a lighter brown through the crease. Move in small circles so the edges fade into the skin.
Apply a matte cream or light shade on the inner corner and brow bone. This brightens the eye and makes the dark shadow look cleaner.
Blend the outer edge with a clean brush until no hard lines remain. Check both eyes in a mirror under good light.
Finish with mascara on the top and bottom lashes. Clean up any fallen shadow under the eye with a cotton swab and a little remover.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the darkest colour closest to the lash line and blend lighter shades upward for a smooth gradient.
Build the pencil in thin layers instead of one heavy line so you can control the intensity.
Hold a tissue under the eye while applying dark shadow to catch fallout.
Questions
Can I do a smoky eye without a black pencil?
Yes. A dark brown or charcoal eyeshadow applied with a damp brush along the lash line gives a similar smudged base.
How do I stop the smoky eye from smudging during the day?
Set the pencil with a matching matte shadow and use a thin layer of concealer under the eye to block transfer.
What if I have hooded eyes?
Keep the dark shadow lower and blend it slightly above the crease so it stays visible when your eyes are open.
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