How to Apply Eye Shadow- Smokey Eyes Technique
The smokey eyes technique is very popular
nowadays. This is the hot make up technique used by models and
celebrities all over the globe. The smokey eyes technique adds more
drama to your face and adds a nice glamour effect to your eyes. If you
want to try this technique for yourself, here are the things you need,
instructions and tips on how to apply eye shadow using the smokey eyes
technique.
Here are the things you need for the smokey eyes
look:
- Eye primer- this is what you need to keep
your eye shadow stay on longer. This is an optional tool but is
recommended for use.
- two eye shadows- pick two colors of eye
shadow, one a light shade and the other a dark shade
- Eyeliner- choose a dark shade eyeliner
- Make up brushes- use eye shadow brush, those
that are flat and angled.
- Mascara- choose a waterproof and smudge proof
mascara
Prepare the things you need
Check the list above for the tools that you need.
Have your mirror ready so you can check on every angle of your eyes and
face.
Prepare the lid for make up
Your eye lids should be oil free. This is the
secret in keeping your eye shadow make up stay on for hours and to
prevent your eye shadow from eye crease. You can use an eye primer or an
eye shadow base. You can also use concealer or foundation to even out
your skin and so your eye make up will stick longer on your lids.
Apply eye liner
You can use a regular eye liner pencils to line
your eye. You can choose from the common colours of eyeliners like
brown, black and grey. Today, you can buy various colours of eye liners.
You can also pick a gel liner that can give you a thicker consistency.
If you go for jewelled colour smokey eyes, you can line your eyes with
heavy purple, deep green or blue.
You can actually create good eye liners out of
your eye shadows. Take an eye liner brush, wet it and dip into a dark
eye shadow and apply on your eyes like you will do with an eyeliner.
Bottom Lashes
You should blend in the colour of your eyeliner to
your bottom lashes. Smudge the eye liner so you can achieve a great
effect.
Applying the light eye shadow
Apply your light eye shadow as base for your make
up. Sweep the colour over the lids up until your brow bone. You can use
powder or whipped eye shadows.
Applying the dark eye shadow
Blend in your dark eye shadow with the previous
eye shadow you applied. It should be below the crease. Blend in your
dark colour eye shadow from the lash line and the corner of your eyes.
Blend with an eye shadow brush in an upward motion. Blend into the lash
line concealing the eye liner. Check your eyes and use a Q Tip if it
needs more blending.
Put on your mascara
You can put on several layers of mascara, careful
not to make your lashes stick together and create lumps. Use a water
proof and smudge proof mascara. If you want more volume, pump up your
lashes using a volumizing mascara.
The key to a perfect smokey eyes is to keep your
eye shadows blended well together. For your lips, keep your lipstick in
nude to put the attention to your eyes. You can play with mascara
colours like blue or purple, don’t be afraid to try something new.
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