How to Create a Smokey Eye Makeup
In this article I’ll explain how to do the trendiest makeup: smokey eyes.
Let’s start at the very beginning
Before applying any makeup you should always cleanse the skin and moisturize it, allowing a few minutes for it to penetrate the skin before starting. This will make your makeup last longer. Then correct whatever you need to, such as red or blue areas. Use concealer not only under the eyes, but also over the moving eyelid. This will allow the shadow to slide easier over the eyelid and keeps it from becoming patchy.
Foundation
Apply the foundation chosen for each type of skin. If you want to achieve a natural result, the foundation must be the same tone as the skin or a tone higher in winter and up to two in summer. If necessary, and depending on the effect you’re trying to achieve, you can apply face powder.
The eyes
Once you’ve finished making up the skin, it’s time to pass on to the eyes. To achieve smoky eyes, we’ll choose the color black. It’s important to start by applying the shadow bit by bit over the moving part of the eyelid. Pick a brush with tight, close bristles and extend it from the inside out and then from the center in. That way you are applying the biggest quantity of shadow in the center of the eyelid and then bringing the biggest intensity to the outer part of the eyelid instead of towards the lachrymal.
Once you’ve shaped the smoky eyes and checked both eyes look the same, you can start intensifying the outer part of the moving eyelid. Then with a looser-bristled brush, start expanding the shade in circular upward movements. Be careful not to reach the eyebrows, since you must leave a space there to apply a lighter shadow that will brighten up the gaze. You will apply that after the mascara. Choose a black mascara that adds volume and thickens the eyelashes, making the eyes look more intense. It’s important to apply mascara first to the lower eyelids and then to the upper ones. That way you won’t dirty the shadow. Then comb the eyelashes outwards, curving them with an eyebrush (this is the same as a mascara brush but without any product on it). And now apply the lighter shadow to the space left under the eyebrow. The tones can be gold, champagne, or pearl white. This will brighten the gaze.
Pencils
Using a pencil, then draw a line across the lower eyelid and paint over that line with a shadow, continuing it to the lachrymal. This will make the line last longer, and make it look more intense.
The cheeks
For the cheeks choose a pink tone, which will make the face look fresher and brighter. Extend this up to the temple and blur it out over the cheekbone.
For the lips use a natural lipliner only to draw their shape. You can choose either a tea-colored or beige lipstick and, if you like, you can apply a touch of lipgloss to the center of the lower lip as well as the upper one to add volume.
I hope this advice is useful to you. If you follow all the steps I’m sure you will be able to do this trendy make up successfully.