The Original Smoky Eye

Achieve this smoky look, and all eyes will be on you! 

You'll need: An 8 Hole Empty Color Palette

The Bone, Honeysuckle, Chamois, Sienna, Espresso, and Onyx Eye Colors

Glow and Bubblegum Cheek Colors

A Black Eye Pencil

And a Travel Brush Kit

First: create a smooth surface for the eye color treatment by applying a Cream Foundation to the top lids and setting with a Loose Powder. Begin by applying a mixture of Bone and Honeysuckle – the perfect demi-matte for highlight – to the brow bone. Use Brush 330s to blend the combo from the base of the eye brow to the crease of the eye. Use Brush 800s to build a soft shadow into the highlight by working the Chamois Eye Color into the crease with a windshield wiper motion.

To reinforce the crease and add warmth, use Brush 800s with the Sienna Eye Color. Start from the outer corner of the crease, making sure to lighten the pressure as you follow to the inner corner. This will allow you to sheer out and taper the eye color. Be sure to lightly blend upward into the Chamois as you do so. At this point, you should have a gradient of color from the crease of the eye into the highlight.

Use Brush 330s with the Espresso Eye Color and stipple on the entire lid. Achieve the smoky effect by using Brush 810 to connect the outer corner and create a deep drop shadow.

For more drama, deepen the outer corner with the Onyx Eye Color. Blend from the outer corner of the top and lower lids. Be careful not to drop the outer corner of the eye. Line the top and lower water line with the Black Eye Pencil and top this smoky look with a generous coat of Crème Mascara.

Don’t forget to dust your cheeks with Glow or Bubblegum Cheek Color.