A How-To For Smokin Eyes!

by Musleha Munir

“Oh my God, what happened to her eye? Did someone punch her? Oh my God, someone punched both of her eyes! Wait, what…oh. It’s her makeup. Was she trying to do a smokey eye?”

The perfect smokey look is a classic and sultry look, perfect for any night out. But many girls are afraid to try it because they don’t want to look like they rubbed ash on their eyes. However, there is no need to worry any longer, if you follow my steps, you will be well on your way to conquering the smokey eye!

1.       Apply primer or concealer to entire eye area.

2.       Apply a pearl colored highlighter in the area above your crease and below your eyebrow.

3.       Generously apply a dark gray eyeshadow to entire lid.

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4.       Apply black eyeshadow in the crease and in the outer corner of your eye.

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5.       Blend! Blend with a big fluffy eyeshadow brush.

6.       Line your lower inner lashline with a black eye pencil.

7.       Line your eyelid with black liquid eyeliner.

8.       Line your lower lashline with black eyeshadow.

9.       Curl your eyelashes.

10.   Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes. Apply 2-3 coats to get big lashes!

11.   Apply the same pearl eyeshadow from step 2 underneath your brow.

12.   Ta-da! You have achieved smokey-eye greatness!